While studying Bible, I noticed the word man in several verses. From Genesis to Revelations, man has been mentioned several times in different contexts. This aroused my curiosity, and I approached some senior pastors, who have mentored me in church since I joined the ministry 15 years ago. I needed to know why the word … Read more
During our weekly Bible study session, we discussed the power of God’s word, and one of the verses we examined was Isaiah 40:8, where the Bible emphasizes that God’s word endures forever and doesn’t wither like grass. This made me contemplate the symbolism of grass throughout the Bible, along with other verses that mention it. … Read more
I have always had the biggest sweet tooth, but I never understood why. Growing up, my mother would reward us with cookies and fruit candy when my brother and I excelled in school. I didn’t know it then, but subconsciously, I learned that sugar was a sort of reward. I mean, she wouldn’t let us … Read more
Being raised by Christian parents exposed me to many biblical traditions and knowledge at an early age. During my circumcision, my parents told me that this practice was not only necessary and great for my health but also that Jesus Christ, the son of God, went through the same rite of passage. I was pretty … Read more
Last Sunday, during our weekly bible study, one group member posed a question we were to discuss amongst ourselves. The member wanted to know if yeast has appeared in the Bible and how the people used it. After our discussion, I learned so much about yeast and found a few bible verses about it. You … Read more
Being a born-again Christian, I know that the Bible is full of deep and intricate symbolism, and the word Onyx is one of them. Onyx is a profoundly symbolic concept used throughout the Bible, from the Old Testament to the New, to illustrate the nature of God and his purposes for humanity. As a frequent … Read more
As a born-again Christian, I enjoy studying ancient civilizations in the Bible and the symbolism attached to them. I find it exciting to watch God work through the lives of those who’ve gone before us. Next to ancient Egypt, I enjoy studying the Mesopotamian civilization. Once a global superpower, this ancient civilization is now remembered … Read more
Being a scholar in the ministry has exposed me to a lot of literature that I did not even know existed. Old writings like the Book of Maccabees have always fascinated me. I recently learnt about the book of Eli from a fellow friend in the ministry. It got me wondering; why was the book … Read more
As a born-again Christian and Theologian, I have read the entire Bible a couple of times. Since I was raised in a family of pastors, Bible reading became a hobby at a young age. This has enabled me to gain a lot of knowledge regarding different characters in the holy book. Now that I am … Read more
When we discovered my brother had a terminal illness a few years ago, it was really hard for my family. I was really affected, considering he is my favorite brother, and I spend most of my time with him. I fell into depression, and my performance at work drastically dropped. However, having Christian parents really … Read more