Things

Silver

Silver was used as money and also to make things: cups and crowns for kings and nobles, jewelry, idols, and…

Sin/Disobedience

Any act or thought that goes against God and His will. When we sin, we sin against God, who is…

Slavery

A system in which a person can be owned by another person. Slavery was an accepted part of life in…

Sling

A common weapon for hunting animals and for war. It was not like our slingshots. The sling was made of…

Soul

The part of a person that is not physical. The soul is a way to describe the feelings, will, and…

Spiritual Gifts

Special abilities that God gives to His people. The Holy Spirit works through people as they use their gifts. These…

Staff/Rod

A shaft of wood used for support in walking or climbing. Although in many sections of the Bible, staff and…

Star of the East

The light that guided the wise men to Bethlehem. Many astronomers have tried to figure out what caused this star…

Stones of Remembrance

When Joshua led the people of Israel to cross the Jordan River into Canaan, God caused the waters of the…

Sword/Dagger

Swords are the weapons most frequently mentioned in the Bible. Normally they were long, broad knives with a handle. Some…