In a certain family, two brothers inherited their father’s land. They divided the land, each taking their own field. As time went on, the older brother got married and had six children, while the younger brother remained single. One night, the younger brother couldn’t sleep and thought, “It’s not fair that my brother only has…
Your siblings and cousins are incredibly important and precious friends. They are the people who have known us the longest and have lived closest to us. As we grow up, doing these things can help build a strong and lasting relationship with them. Cook Something Tasty Making a meal for your siblings and cousins can…
Marriage in the Christian perspective is not a human invention but originated from God. He is the One who established this institution. Thus, according to the Bible, only God has the authority to define what constitutes a true marriage. The Bible states that marriage as instituted by God is between a man and a woman,…
In the culture and customs of the ancient Israelites, the birthright (bekorah – בְּכוֹרָה) was an important and special privilege granted to the firstborn son. The Bible provides several passages illustrating the significance of the birthright and the distribution of family possessions. Genesis 48:21-22 mentions Jacob giving Joseph a special portion, reflecting his unique status.…
REBEKAH AND JACOB Rebekah devised a plan for Jacob to steal Esau’s blessings by deceiving Isaac. This action led to intense hostility between Jacob and Esau, forcing Jacob to flee to the house of Laban out of fear for his life due to Esau’s anger and threats. Despite believing in God’s prophecy, Rebekah took matters…
In certain traditional Asian cultures, special importance was placed on male children. If a woman’s firstborn child was a girl, she would often feel deeply ashamed. The woman would often be belittled and looked down upon, and sometimes her in-laws might not even accept her until she gave a son to her husband’s family. When…
The world we live in is not a perfect place. Natural disasters occur everywhere. Let’s learn about some notable examples of these phenomena. EARTHQUAKESEarthquakes are caused by movements of tectonic plates in the Earth’s crust, leading to fractures and sometimes resulting in volcanic eruptions. VOLCANOESVolcanoes occur when the pressure of magma beneath the Earth’s surface…
Raising the Next Generation Among the Jrai People The Jrai community in Gia Lai is largely Christian, but access to general education and Christian resources is still limited. By God’s grace, through the invitation and help of the Christian Library in HCM, SU held a training program in March for over 70 teachers from 19…
For a long time, the historical accuracy of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah was questioned. However, recent research by archaeologists and geologists suggests that these events did indeed occur. These cities and their surroundings seem to have been exposed to a catastrophic event, with traces of petroleum and bitumen in the region suggesting the…
1. The word “sin” comes from the Old English “synn”, but the concept appears in earlier languages, such as the Hebrew “chatta’ah” and Greek “hamartia”, which means “missing the mark”. This concept refers to failing to meet a moral standard or falling short of God’s expectations. 2. Sin is described as being inherent in human…