At our weekly Bible study, we were talking about the burning bush when the discussion on orange flames in fire came up. I remember thinking about how the color orange is used in connection with fire in different Biblical stories. Out of curiosity, I asked my fellow Christians, “What does orange symbolize in the Bible?” … Read more
The sermon from last Sunday’s service delved into the birth of Jesus and the significance behind the gifts that He received. I was particularly fascinated by the gift of Frankincense, and after conducting extensive research later in the day, I realized that many Christians, myself included, aren’t knowledgeable about the symbolism of Frankincense in the … Read more
I have a deep respect for morgue attendants and funeral home workers. These professionals perform the macabre duty of taking care of taking care of the departed and preparing them for a proper burial. This process usually requires the use of certain substances. In ancient times, myrrh was one of the spices used in embalming … Read more
Many people I have ministered with for the past fifteen years have always asked me about the significance of garland in celebrations like Christmas and Easter. For a while, this question bothered me, so I turned to the Bible to know when the garlands were used and what they symbolized. So, what does garland symbolize … Read more
As believers, we consider the Bible to be rich in symbolic and deeper meanings that might help us comprehend God’s message to us on a deeper level. Butter, which is referred to in several passages in both the Old and New Testaments, is an example of some of the symbolic words found in the bible. … Read more
As a born-again Christian, I’m always fascinated by the symbolism present in the Bible, and one such symbol is that of brass. My curiosity about the representation of brass started after last Sunday’s service, where the sermon heavily referenced Revelation 1:15. I discovered that many believers are unfamiliar with the symbolism of this metal and … Read more
During our weekly Bible study last Wednesday, I discussed with my fellow Christians the significance of the Old Testament patriarchs in the Bible. Today, we still revere the foundation that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob laid for all Christians in the beginning. Among the topics that we discussed, I was most curious about one question: “What … Read more
A coal mining friend in the ministry visited me the other day and wanted us to make our bible study session enjoyable. He wanted us to discuss our professions in relation to the Bible. As a coal miner, he was interested in knowing how coal has been depicted in the Bible. He was also curious … Read more
An interesting thing to note about the Bible is that the words used are well-measured and often hold more than their surface-level meaning. One such word is yellow. While I’ve always associated happiness or joy with the color yellow, my knowledge of the Bible (having been dedicated to the church for more than 15 years) … Read more
At our weekly Bible study, my fellow group members and I were pondering on popular modern spiritual and religious practices that we thought weren’t Biblical. During our research on the topic, we discovered that among the practices that have raised endless questions among believers and non-believers alike was burning sage. Among the many questions that … Read more