The height of Jesus has been a subject of debate and controversy. It’s a subject of debate because the Bible doesn't address the subject of height and it is a subject of controversy because there are all kinds of theories that try to guestimate Jesus’ height.  So, how...

Jesus has many names. He is called the Christ because he was the anointed one of God. He is called the Messiah because he was the lamb of God who came to take away the sins of the world. He is called the good shepherd because he leads God’s flock like a gentle...

The word turtle (in reference to the tortoise-like aquatic creature) does not appear in the Bible. In the couple of instances where the word Turtle is used, it is about a type of pigeon that was also called a turtledove. Even though this beautiful animal is not...

Canonization is the process by which certain religious texts were grouped to form the Bible. Before this, the individual books were independent as scrolls that would be read by the scribes and priests in the temple. The canonization process made it easier for...

Elephants are not mentioned in the Bible. However, there is an indirect mention of them in the original Greek text which used the word elephantinos which loosely translates to “of ivory.” In Hebrew, the equivalent would be shanhabin, which translates to “elephant’s...

Jade may not be as popular as diamonds and rubies but it is still one of the most cherished gemstones across different cultures. From ancient civilizations to modern times, jade holds a special place in society with some using it as a symbol of luxury and others using...

In Proverbs 6, the Bible lists the 7 things that the Lord hates. These are: A proud look (haughty eyes) a lying tongue hands that shed innocent blood a heart that devises wicked schemes feet that are quick to rush into evil a false witness who pours out lies a person...

Apostle Paul met and traveled with many people during his missionary journeys. Some of them are mentioned including Barnabas and Silas. However, some remain anonymous but they still played an important role in Paul's ministry. Atticus is often thought of as one of...

Luke 13 opens with a sad story of how Pilate had killed some devout men whom he killed as they were sacrificing to God. On hearing this, Jesus used it as a segway to remind his listeners of the importance of repentance. He said, “Do you think that these Galileans were...

Stress is defined as mental, emotional, or physical tension. From that perspective, some stress is good. For instance, when a teacher repeats a topic to his students severally, we can say that the teacher  “stressed” the point. However, stress is often used to mean...

Introduction Introduce the lesson by talking about traveling by plane. Talk about the preparation, the boarding, and the flight in general. You can ask for some first-hand experiences of any child who has been on a plane. Emphasize the point of how the plane starts by...

Bible study is not synonymous with Bible reading. When reading, you are just going through the passage in a hurry. However, when you are studying, you are taking your time to understand the passage. Inductive reasoning is one of the best ways of studying the word of...