Animals of the Bible · Hills · Domestic
The Horse
The Horse — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world
Discovered in your collection
- Key verse
- Revelation 19:11
- Where it lived
- The “hills” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
- What it reminds us of
- Power and final victory
Stories from Scripture
The Horse in the stories of the Bible
People of faith
The Horse in Scripture
And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True…
Revelation 19:11The prophets and the wise
What the Bible teaches about the horse
An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
Psalm 33:17
Wonders of Creation
Did you know?
In Revelation, Jesus returns riding a white horse — the symbol of final victory over evil.
In Bible times, the horse 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 horse teaches us
The Horse = Power and final victory
The white horse in Revelation stands for the victory of Jesus. But the psalm reminds us that we should put our trust not in horses and armies, but in God.
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 horse?
In which book of the Bible do we find references to the horse?
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.”