The word of God is meant for everyone in the world. This includes Africans who appear to have gods of their own, unique to every tribe. Preaching to Africans about God and considering their history of suffering makes one question the African presence in the bible. This would be a good point to begin because it gives them a chance to associate with the biblical teaching.
God is said to have created man and put him in the Garden of Eden. This makes it the genesis of human kind. According to the book of Genesis, this land was at a meeting point of four rivers including Cush, Havilah and Asshur. History has it that Cush is in Ethiopia. Coincidentally, the earliest remains of mankind were found in Ethiopia in 1974. It almost makes it impossible to deny that Ethiopia hosted the Garden of Eden.
There are stories of African women who were married to biblical patriarchs. Others bore children with these men. They include Abraham who had children with Hagar, a woman of Hermitic origin. If these men held such important positions in the narrative of Israelis, this indicates the central place that Africa was given in Christian living. In fact, it is Sarah who recommended to Abraham. It gives the children of Hagar a very special place.
Psalms also mentions two African nations of Egypt and Ethiopia. Egypt is said to be the bearer of a prince while Ethiopia will turn to the Lord. The book of Psalms was written way before Jesus was born. This is a prediction of Jesus running to Egypt to escape the wrath of Herod. As for Ethiopia, it is the recognition that the wise men gave to Jesus that signifies the turning to God. One of these men is said to have come from Ethiopia.
The mention of Egypt is rampant in the old and new testaments. Though she is referred to as an oppressor, Egypt is significant because of the story of Joseph and salvation by Moses. It is also in Egypt that Moses would rescue Israelis after the 7 calamities sent by God. Today, Egypt is used to refer to a state of bondage.
The story of Jesus opens with the flight of Mary and Joseph to Egypt to escape the wrath of Herod. They were told to run to Egypt by an angel of God. If it had not been for Egypt, Jesus would have met his death as an infant. This gives Africa a very special place in this biblical story of salvation.
Cyrene features in the history of Roman Empire because it produced oil, wool and corn. History has it that Cyrene was in Africa. This name is common because of Simon, a passerby who helped Jesus with his cross on the way to Golgotha. Considering that Rome traded with Cyrene and the people were known to be long distance marathoners, Simon definitely came from Africa.
The disciples of Jesus were ordered to preach throughout the world. There is evidence in Acts 13, 1-2 that they went all the way to Africa. In fact, Simon in the chapter is referred to as the Black One. This makes it impossible to separate Africans from the biblical story of salvation. Their presence is very secure.
God is said to have created man and put him in the Garden of Eden. This makes it the genesis of human kind. According to the book of Genesis, this land was at a meeting point of four rivers including Cush, Havilah and Asshur. History has it that Cush is in Ethiopia. Coincidentally, the earliest remains of mankind were found in Ethiopia in 1974. It almost makes it impossible to deny that Ethiopia hosted the Garden of Eden.
There are stories of African women who were married to biblical patriarchs. Others bore children with these men. They include Abraham who had children with Hagar, a woman of Hermitic origin. If these men held such important positions in the narrative of Israelis, this indicates the central place that Africa was given in Christian living. In fact, it is Sarah who recommended to Abraham. It gives the children of Hagar a very special place.
Psalms also mentions two African nations of Egypt and Ethiopia. Egypt is said to be the bearer of a prince while Ethiopia will turn to the Lord. The book of Psalms was written way before Jesus was born. This is a prediction of Jesus running to Egypt to escape the wrath of Herod. As for Ethiopia, it is the recognition that the wise men gave to Jesus that signifies the turning to God. One of these men is said to have come from Ethiopia.
The mention of Egypt is rampant in the old and new testaments. Though she is referred to as an oppressor, Egypt is significant because of the story of Joseph and salvation by Moses. It is also in Egypt that Moses would rescue Israelis after the 7 calamities sent by God. Today, Egypt is used to refer to a state of bondage.
The story of Jesus opens with the flight of Mary and Joseph to Egypt to escape the wrath of Herod. They were told to run to Egypt by an angel of God. If it had not been for Egypt, Jesus would have met his death as an infant. This gives Africa a very special place in this biblical story of salvation.
Cyrene features in the history of Roman Empire because it produced oil, wool and corn. History has it that Cyrene was in Africa. This name is common because of Simon, a passerby who helped Jesus with his cross on the way to Golgotha. Considering that Rome traded with Cyrene and the people were known to be long distance marathoners, Simon definitely came from Africa.
The disciples of Jesus were ordered to preach throughout the world. There is evidence in Acts 13, 1-2 that they went all the way to Africa. In fact, Simon in the chapter is referred to as the Black One. This makes it impossible to separate Africans from the biblical story of salvation. Their presence is very secure.
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