Having Bible lessons centered on mythical creatures is always interesting because many Christians are unaware that some of their fondest imaginary figures are actually alluded to in the Bible. In my last class, we discussed unicorns. I knew it would be a thought-provoking discussion because unicorns are not easy to find in the Bible. As … Read more
After last Sunday’s church service, one of our congregation members approached me with an intriguing question. He had come across many verses that spoke about the tongue and did not understand how a small and fleshly organ could be mentioned so many times in the Bible. From my vast knowledge, I was able to explain … Read more
As a Christian who has been in the ministry for long, I love reading the Bible every chance I get. Last evening, while reading the book of Psalms through the New King James Version (NKJV), I noted that the word rock had appeared twenty-nine times. The author of this book used this word to refer … Read more
In my last Bible Studies class, I asked the attendees to bring items that reminded them of God. Some brought cross necklaces, others brought prayer books, and one even came with her Baptism dress. When I told them these were all Ebenezers, they were shocked since this term refers to a stone in the Bible. … Read more
Two weeks before Easter, one of my Bible Study Students showed concern about Easter not being as Biblical as he used to think. I was not shocked because many people debate Easter not being mentioned in the Bible and suggest it is not Biblical. So I had to put my student back on track by … Read more
As a born-again Christian raised in a family of pastors, obedience has always been instilled in me from a young age. Apart from obeying my parents, obedience to God was important. Even as I continue to follow God’s word, I can’t help but wonder what the Bible says about obedience. I suggested that we look … Read more
Growing up in a Christian family, we could sing beautiful hymns that referenced the beauty of Beulah Land. Now that I am grown, I understand Beulah Land to be a symbolic representation of a state of blessedness and joy that God promises to His people. In a recent youth meeting in church, we began an … Read more
Last Sunday, I preached about the goodness of God in my church. I took examples and teachings from the scripture which encourage goodness. During my research, I realized the Bible mentions goodness in various verses. This made me wonder, “How many times is goodness mentioned in the Bible?” After my preaching, I felt I should … Read more
Though I have always enjoyed preaching God’s word as a pastor, not every work in the Christian ministry is easy. When I face challenges in my work, I always seek guidance from the Holy Book. I wanted to remind myself what the Bible says about work and therefore focused on Bible verses based on this … Read more
As a born-again Christian, integrity carries immense significance in my faith’s journey, and my parents have consistently instilled this value in me throughout my life. During a recent Bible study session, my fellow church members and I extensively explored the topic of integrity. We looked at Bible characters who demonstrated this trait all their life. … Read more