Animals of the Bible · Ground · Domestic
The Bull
The Bull — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world
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- Key verse
- Leviticus 1:3
- Where it lived
- The “ground” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
- What it reminds us of
- The sacrifice and the price of atonement
Stories from Scripture
The Bull in the stories of the Bible
People of faith
The Bull in Scripture
If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish…
Leviticus 1:3The prophets and the wise
What the Bible teaches about the bull
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
Proverbs 14:4
Wonders of Creation
Did you know?
The bull was the most expensive sacrificial animal in Israel — only the rich could bring one as an offering to God.
In Bible times, the bull was part of the everyday scenery of the lands of the ancient East.
Every feature of this creature shows the order and care of the Creator for all the living things on earth.
What the bull teaches us
The Bull = The sacrifice and the price of atonement
The bull offerings of the Old Testament showed that sin costs a great price. Jesus paid that price once, for all time.
How we can live this out today
Look at nature and thank God for the care He gives to every creature, big or small!
Mini-Quiz
What did you learn about the bull?
In which book of the Bible do we find references to the bull?
For parents and children
At home and in Sunday school
A question for parents and children
What can we learn from the way God takes care of the animals in nature? How does the Bible show us His love for us?
“Lord, thank You for the wonderful world You made and for Your care every day. Teach me to love Your creation and to follow You with a thankful heart! Amen.”