Bible

The axe is a tool used for chopping and felling trees. In the Biblical times, the axe was also used for hewing timber for building. As a tool of trade, the Bible uses it in a symbolic way to show the different meanings of the axe based on context. This article will delve into all … Read more

There are so many myths that try to explain the supernatural aspects of the rainbow. Depending on the natural setting or ethnic extraction from which you draw the lessons, you could have so many meanings assigned to the rainbow. The Bible also mentions the rainbow in about 7 verses in scripture. Overall, the rainbow illustrates … Read more

Frogs may well be the green slimy creatures that hop in swaps and feed on bugs. However, the Bible speaks about frogs in a way that takes them off from the physical realm into the spiritual expanse. Both in Exodus and Revelation, the Bible speaks of frogs in quite a significant manner. To help wrap … Read more

The Bible is never silent. From creation to the prophesy on folding up of the world, it has mentioned several things including animate and inanimate objects. The scorpion both literal and symbolic, has been mentioned in the Old and New Testament with reference to a number of scenarios. In the sections below, we shall dive … Read more

Is obedience better than sacrifice? In defense of the reader. (Not a sermon) Trying to make a loved one proud can be so tiring because it seems like it is never enough. Like you are never enough. But… Will sacrifices suffice? When it comes to God sometimes we are asked to either make sacrifices for him … Read more

Jesus never wasted an opportunity to use the things that are familiar to teach thought-provoking lessons that call His listeners to action. Throughout His earthly ministry He taught the people many times, using “parables.” In closing His sermon on the mount, Jesus, shared a story of two builders. Read on to learn more about His … Read more

The deer is one of the most mentioned animals in the Bible. From the Old Testament writers and cultures has a special attachment to the deer for specific reasons. For some it was its speed, for others it was its calving and still, some writers borrowed the grace and the beauty of the deer. As … Read more

The stories of the Bible were set in a hilly and mountainous landscape. For this and many other reasons, mountains and hills are mentioned so many times in the Bible – over 500 times. Both the Jewish and Christian cultures attach a significant logical symbolism to the mountains. So what do mountains symbolize in the … Read more

Trees have been mentioned several times in the Bible in different perspectives depending on the theme in question. Whether it is in the Old Testament or New Testament, trees have held significant meanings. Together with trees have been the mention of leaves. Of course, without trees, you can’t possibly have leaves. In this article, we … Read more