God’s Animal Helpers

Throughout history, God has used all sorts of things to do amazing things. We know about God using water in Noah’s flood, fire in Lot’s story, and rivers in Moses’ time. But have you ever thought about how God uses animals? Here are some cool examples: ANIMALS IN THE PLAGUES OF EGYPT In Exodus, God…

The Power of Anointing: A Special Blessing

Anointing is a special ritual where people pour aromatic oils on someone’s head or body. It was like a mix of perfume and medicine—it made people feel fresh and healthy! Long ago, using these oils was a way to show hospitality and give someone a warm welcome. Today, anointing is still used, especially in European…

Hieu and Minh’s Incredible Bond

10 Years Going to School Together Having a best friend like David and Jonathan in the Bible is truly special and heartwarming. Just like them, Ngo Van Hieu and Nguyen Tat Minh, who were born in 2002 in Thanh Hoa, share an incredible friendship. Minh was born with some challenges—his legs didn’t work, and one…

The Prophets

Their roles and impacts across the Testaments A prophet is divinely appointed to proclaim God’s will and often receives knowledge of future events before they occur. In the Bible, prophets are God’s spokespeople, delivering His messages, warnings, and revelations to His people. MESSENGER OF GOD’S WILL In the Old Testament, prophets were chosen by God…

The Ark of the Covenant

The Ark of the Covenant is a sacred object symbolizing God’s presence among His people. During the Israelites’ wanderings in the wilderness, the Ark was placed in the tabernacle, a moveable sanctuary. Later, it was housed in the temple built by Solomon. The Ark was located behind the curtain in the Holy of Holies. It…

Gleaning: A Gift from God

Have you ever heard about the practice of gleaning? Gleaning is when people gather leftover grains or fruits from a field after the main harvest is done. In the Old Testament times, this was a way God provided for the poor and foreigners in the land. The Bible, specifically in Leviticus 19, instructs farmers not…

The Significance of Genealogies in the Bible

Genealogies in the Bible hold significant importance, especially for the Jews, due to various historical, religious, and cultural reasons. Below are key aspects of their importance: Determining Lineage and Right of Inheritance: Genealogies help establish family origins, ensuring traditions regarding inheritance and lineage are upheld. For instance, Jesus’ genealogy in the Gospels of Matthew (1:1-17)…

Laws Concerning the Nazarites

Regardless of gender or societal standing, individuals could dedicate themselves to serve God for a period of time, and such individuals were called Nazarites. The term “Nazarite”, written in Hebrew as (Nazir), means “to be consecrated” or “to be separated”. There were two types of Nazarites: those who made a lifetime vow and those who…