It is common knowledge that a rainbow is made of 7 colors (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet). However, the rainbow is made of many more colors but the human eye can only perceive the 7. Rainbows have a continuum of around a million colors which the...
Palm Branches in the Bible
The Sunday before easter is celebrated as Palm Sunday. It represents the day Jesus entered triumphantly into Jerusalem riding a donkey. As the scripture records, garments, and palm branches were laid on his path as a way of celebrating the entrance of the king of...
Meaning of the number 19
The number 19 appears only thrice in the Bible but that doesn't mean it is not important. Number 19 is the 8th prime number preceded by 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and 17. As such, numerologists attach special significance to the number but it also has lots of spiritual...
Vessels of God
It is common knowledge that we are God’s people. In the words of the Psalmist, He (God) created us and not we ourselves (Psalms 100:3). This means that man is a creature of God who is the creator. Christians also readily appreciate the symbolism of sonship where God...
Who is Emmanuel in the bible
We hear it a lot during Christmas in carols and we use it as a cute baby name. Most people know that it is the name of Jesus. However, why is not not as popular as Jesus or Christ? Well, to understand this and more about the name, we must first start by investigating...
Meaning of Mercy in the Bible
Mercy is such a commonplace word that it might have lost meaning over time. For instance, when you hear someone exclaim, “Lord have mercy!” there is a good chance neither you nor the speaker appreciate the real meaning of the word Mercy. But mercy is one of the most...
When God releases you from marriage
Divorce and separation are so commonplace in modern society that they seem almost the norm. It is estimated that 40% of all marriages end in divorce while as much as half end up in separation. Interestingly, divorce is increasing in church as well. Even though God...
How God Leads You to Your Spouse
The first marriage as recorded in the Bible was between Adam and Eve. Adam had been placed in the Garden of Eden and given dominion over everything. He was even tasked with the responsibility of naming the animals as well as tending to the garden. But even though he...
What does prudent mean in the Bible?
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, prudence is defined as “the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason.” Prudence is also an accounting term. It is a principle that ensures a company is not overvalued by ensuring income and assets are...
What does the number 5 mean in the Bible?
The number 5 is mentioned 345 times in the Bible. The fact that this number has been mentioned so many times is testament enough that it is a significant number. For instance, the 10 commandments were written on two tablets with each tablet carrying 5. Additionally,...
What is Adultery in the Bible
All sins are not the same. Under the Mosaic law, Some sins would require a sacrifice to be presented on the altar and the sinner would be atoned. However, others were considered capital offenses and the sinner was to be killed. Adultery was one of the capital...
What does the easter bunny have to do with Jesus?
Immediately after the frenzy of valentines, most retailers will stock up on pastel-colored baskets, jelly beans, plastic eggs, and all kinds of bunny-shaped treats. This is usually a sure sign that easter is just around the corner. Easter is a time to commemorate the...