Black Christian Children

Biblical Truths & Spiritual Identity

1. You are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27).
   
   

2. God knew and called you before birth (Jeremiah 1:5).
   
   

3. You have spiritual gifts meant to bless others.
   
   

4. You are part of a chosen, royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9).
   
   

5. Jesus Christ was born, died, and rose for your salvation.
   
   

6. The Holy Spirit is your guide, comforter, and strength.
   
   

7. Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.
   
   

8. Forgiveness, grace, and love are the core of the gospel.
   
   

9. You can talk to God through prayer at any time.
   
   

10. Faith without works is dead — live your faith out loud.
    
    

African Presence in the Bible

11. Africa is mentioned throughout Scripture (e.g., Egypt, Cush, Ethiopia).
    
    

12. Jesus spent time in Africa (Matthew 2:13–15).
    
    

13. Moses’ wife Zipporah was a Cushite (Numbers 12:1).
    
    

14. Simon of Cyrene (modern Libya) helped carry Jesus' cross.
    
    

15. The Queen of Sheba was African (1 Kings 10).
    
    

16. Acts 8 features an Ethiopian royal official baptized by Philip.
    
    

17. Egypt was a center of wisdom and refuge in Scripture.
    
    

18. Africa was a cradle of early Christianity.
    
    

19. Many biblical patriarchs and prophets were dark-skinned.
    
    

20. The roots of Christianity are inseparable from African heritage.
    
    

Early African Christianity & Church Fathers

21. Christianity began in Africa before Europe.
    
    

22. Ethiopia is home to one of the world’s oldest Christian churches.
    
    

23. The Coptic Church in Egypt has ancient Christian roots.
    
    

24. Early theologians like Tertullian and Origen were African.
    
    

25. Augustine of Hippo was a foundational Christian philosopher.
    
    

26. African Christian traditions shaped theology, liturgy, and worship.
    
    

27. Monasticism began in Africa (Desert Fathers & Mothers).
    
    

28. The Bible was first translated into Ge’ez (Ethiopic).
    
    

29. Nubia and Axum had strong Christian kingdoms.
    
    

30. Black Christians were early defenders of the faith.
    
    

Slavery, Resistance & Faith Under Oppression

31. Enslaved Africans brought deep spiritual wisdom and resilience.
    
    

32. Christianity was reinterpreted as liberation, not control.
    
    

33. Negro spirituals carried hidden messages of faith and freedom.
    
    

34. Faith sustained Black people through unimaginable suffering.
    
    

35. Harriet Tubman believed God guided her missions.
    
    

36. Frederick Douglass was a preacher and abolitionist.
    
    

37. Many revolts were led by spiritual leaders.
    
    

38. Hush harbors were secret worship gatherings during slavery.
    
    

39. Jesus was seen as a liberator from all bondage.
    
    

40. Faith has always been part of Black survival and resistance.
    
    

Civil Rights & Faith-Based Movements

41. The Black Church was the heart of the Civil Rights Movement.
    
    

42. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist pastor and prophet.
    
    

43. Churches organized marches, sit-ins, and voter drives.
    
    

44. Gospel music inspired hope and unity.
    
    

45. Prayer and fasting were used as tools of resistance.
    
    

46. Faith leaders were arrested for standing for justice.
    
    

47. The Bible was quoted in speeches for equality.
    
    

48. Black churches continue to speak truth to power.
    
    

49. Liberation theology emerged from this struggle.
    
    

50. You inherit a legacy of holy resistance.
    
    

Cultural Legacy, Creativity & Spiritual Gifts

51. Black Christians shaped gospel, blues, jazz, and hip-hop.
    
    

52. Storytelling, song, and rhythm are sacred forms of worship.
    
    

53. Proverbs, chants, and praise dances carry deep meaning.
    
    

54. Creativity is a divine gift (Exodus 35:31–35).
    
    

55. Your talents are for God's glory and service.
    
    

56. Black Christian artists, poets, and writers shaped culture.
    
    

57. The Harlem Renaissance was full of spiritually rooted art.
    
    

58. Faith is lived through beauty, music, and food.
    
    

59. You carry the culture of faith across generations.
    
    

60. God delights in your joy, art, and expression.
    
    

Literacy, Learning & the Bible

61. Enslaved people risked death to learn to read the Bible.
    
    

62. Education was seen as a pathway to liberation.
    
    

63. Black churches started schools and colleges.
    
    

64. Many HBCUs were founded by Christians.
    
    

65. Study is a spiritual act (2 Timothy 2:15).
    
    

66. Know how to read and interpret Scripture wisely.
    
    

67. Learn the full history behind your faith.
    
    

68. Write your own devotionals, prayers, and testimonies.
    
    

69. Don’t be afraid to question, research, and seek truth.
    
    

70. Grow in both faith and knowledge.
    
    

Global Black Christian Impact

71. African missionaries spread the gospel globally.
    
    

72. The Caribbean birthed powerful Christian movements.
    
    

73. Brazil has Black Christian liberation communities.
    
    

74. South African churches fought apartheid.
    
    

75. African-American Christians support missions in Africa and beyond.
    
    

76. Black Christians lead in theology, activism, and healing.
    
    

77. Movements like Rastafari and Ethiopian Orthodoxy reflect Bible roots.
    
    

78. Pan-African Christian unity is growing.
    
    

79. Black Christians influence worship styles worldwide.
    
    

80. You are part of a global, powerful, faith-filled family.
    
    

Responsibility, Discipline & Righteous Living

81. Live righteously — make choices that reflect God’s love.
    
    

82. Speak truth even when it’s hard.
    
    

83. Respect your elders and care for your family.
    
    

84. Help the poor, sick, and lonely.
    
    

85. Stand against racism, greed, and injustice.
    
    

86. Develop discipline through prayer, fasting, and service.
    
    

87. Build healthy relationships rooted in biblical love.
    
    

88. Practice humility and repentance.
    
    

89. Be a good steward of time, money, and your body.
    
    

90. Live a life worthy of your calling (Ephesians 4:1).
    
    

Purpose, Legacy & The Future

91. You were born for such a time as this.
    
    

92. Your faith is not just personal — it's generational.
    
    

93. Pass down your stories, recipes, and songs.
    
    

94. Discover and pursue your God-given purpose.
    
    

95. Be a leader, not a follower.
    
    

96. Build, don't just survive.
    
    

97. Choose careers and callings that uplift your people.
    
    

98. Stay rooted in Scripture and community.
    
    

99. Keep hope alive — God is always with you.
    
    

100. Be the light — your ancestors prayed for you to shine.