Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.
At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. (Prov 23:31-32)
Questions
What vow required growing one’s hair long, not drinking wine and not comin…
The deep ocean is widely considered the ‘final frontier’ for human exploration on earth. Despite covering over 70% of the planet’s surface, more than 80% of the ocean remains entirely unmapped and unseen by humans. The deep sea, in particular, is a vast, largely unknown expanse, potentially ho…
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And he sent to his father these things: ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt, and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and food for his father for the journey. (Gen 45:23 NKJV)
Questions
Complete the following “Man shall not live by bread alone, but…”
Who is …
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The peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) is a marvel of creation, possessing an otherworldly combination of dazzling colour, sophisticated vision, and one of the most powerful, rapid strikes in the animal kingdom.
At first glance, this mantis shrimp is an unassuming crustacea…
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Stones and Rocks
And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem (Isa 8:14).
Questions
How many stones did David gather before facing Goliath?
How many stones …
You may never have heard of salps, but recent research has highlighted the importance of these unique sea creatures. Basically, salps are barrel-shaped ‘tunicates’, that is, they are invertebrate animals that possess a backbone and dorsal nerve cord. They live in salt water and are filter f…
And it shall come to pass, that as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, but let your hands be strong. (Zech 8:13)
Questions
Who desired to build a house for God, but was told that God wou…
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The Times of Israel reported on 16 July 2025, that Israel and the US are advancing a strategic initiative to create a joint science centre for artificial intelligence and quantum innovation at an investment of $200 million. The centre will serve as a hub to promote technology-driven cooperation and …
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You may be intrigued to know that clouds are alive with microbes. They contain more than just water vapour. There are hints that microbes become airborne or ‘aerosolized’ and take flight in the clouds. But how many are there? What types regularly inhabit cloud droplets? How do they survive, and …
I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fruits: (Eccl 2:5)
Questions
The garden in Eden was located at what compass ordinal?
What type of garden did Ahab want to turn Naboth’s vineyard into?
Who beheld the plain of Jordan and likened it to the Gar…
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