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Vanity Gained Under the SunThis reflection introduces Qoheleth, traditionally associated with Solomon, as he questions the meaning of life...

The War between Flesh and SpiritPaul acknowledges the ongoing struggle between the flesh and the Holy Spirit—a spiritual battle within...

Spiritual Sheep Need Spiritual FoodScripture makes clear that God’s Word is spiritual nourishment, feeding both body and soul through...

The Persecuted – The Beatitudes of JesusWho are “the persecuted” in Matthew 5:10? Dr. Craig Blomberg explores the biblical meaning and...

The Peacemakers – The Beatitudes of JesusWho are “the peacemakers” in Matthew 5:9? Dr. Craig Blomberg explores the biblical meaning and...

The Pure in Heart – The Beatitudes of JesusWho are “the pure in heart” in Matthew 5:8? Dr. Craig Blomberg explores the biblical...

The Merciful – The Beatitudes of JesusWho are “the merciful” in Matthew 5:7? Dr. Craig Blomberg explores the biblical meaning and...

New Birth into a New FamilyPeter uses kinship language in 1 Peter to redefine the church as a true spiritual...

Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness – The Beatitudes of JesusWho are "those who hunger and thirst for righteousness” in Matthew 5:6? Dr. Craig Blomberg...

The Meek – The Beatitudes of JesusWho are "the meek” in Matthew 5:5? Dr. Craig Blomberg explores the biblical meaning and...

Those Who Mourn – The Beatitudes of JesusWho are the “those who mourn” in Mathew 5:4? Dr. Craig Blomberg explores the biblical...

The Poor in Spirit – The Beatitudes of JesusWho are the "poor in spirit" in Matthew 5:3? Dr. Craig Blomberg explores the biblical...

Walk Toward the Weirdness and Pass Along GraceTalking about Jesus may feel awkward, but embracing the "weirdness" can open doors for grace....

Jesus Serving Everyday Needs of Everyday PeopleIn John 6, Jesus meets everyday needs of everyday people, showing us that service is...

Demonstrating Protection with Those We ShepherdHighlighting the definition of Protection as it relates to shepherd leadership, this short video explores...

Demonstrating Provision with Those We ShepherdThis video dives into the definition of the pivotal element of shepherding well, Provision, and...

Demonstrating Presence with Those We ShepherdTrue Presence with those we lead is a powerful influencer. This video highlights the terminology...

The Leader’s ShieldEvery invisible concept needs a visible metaphor and Scripture provides the remarkable metaphor of a...

Why Shepherd Leadership?For decades, the servant leadership message has generally been a popular and default descriptor for...

Grace and Gratitude in Greco-Roman SocietyIn Greco-Roman society, the word "grace" had a more social meaning than a religious one.

Theology of the Land: Dr. Munther Isaac

Shame and Suffering Today: Pastor Amjad

Steadfastness in Suffering: Professor Anne Zaki

Empowering the Next Generation: Pastor Sameh and Nader MauriceLet’s get a first-hand look at the spirit of mentoring in the largest Arabic-speaking church...

Plural Leadership in Church Plants: Dr. John KremidasOne denomination that takes a special interest in reflecting New Testament church practice is the...

The Kingdom and the Forces of Evil: Bob OsborneAlthough people in the West often consider talk of evil forces a bit “out there,”...

Musalaha Ministries: Dr. Salim MunayerThe central message of unity in Ephesians may seem like a nice “theological” topic until...

Jewish and Christian Holy Days: Dr. Dan JusterThe relationship of Jews and gentiles in the new covenant involves decisions about religious practices....

Offering Peace in Persecution: Pastor Sameh and Nader MauriceAfter considering the ways the American Church may be affected by affluence and comfort, let's...

From Abuse to a Ministry of Grace: Bob OsborneLet's rejoin Bob Osborne, Executive Director of Serge (serge.org), a ministry that takes very seriously...

Real Love: Abuna Elias ChacourLet's join Abuna Elias Chacour, a priest and three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, as he...

A Ministry of Reconciliation: Dr. Salim MunayerPaul understood his calling as a "ministry of reconciliation" (2 Corinthians 5:18). Let's join an...

Torah as Principles: Dr. Dan JusterLet’s jump into an interview already underway with Dr. Dan Juster, Messianic theologian, discussing how...

The Gospel Is for Believers: Bob OsborneThe gospel is "good news" for those who are far from God and need salvation....

Living out the Gospel in Missions: Bob Osborne

Dreams and Visions Today: Pastor Manochehr Hosseinzadeh

Miracles in the Middle East Today: Pastor Sameh and Nader MauriceChristians may try to answer the "prescriptive or descriptive" question from their own experience. While...

The Power of Prayer: Pastor Sameh Maurice at Kasr El-Dobara Church, CairoLet’s visit the pastor of the largest congregation in the Middle East and hear his...

The Samaritan Woman and Russian Bibles: David CollumListen to this incredible story of two women and how it relates to the story...

Pocket Testament League: David CollumDid you know there is a ministry that has given out over 125 million Gospels...

Binding and Loosing: Dr. Atef Ghendi

Prodigal Son or Foolish Father: A Middle Eastern Perspective – Dr. Wageeh MikhailWe’re sure you’ll find the perspective of Arab scholars interesting as they share how familiar...

Urban and Rural Life in Galilee: Dr. Eric MeyersIt may come as a surprise to you that Galilee was, in some ways, more...

The Dead Sea Scrolls: Dr. Emanuel TovLet’s join the world’s leading Old Testament text and Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, Dr. Emanuel...

Text Criticism: Dr. Emanuel TovThe discipline of text criticism involves the reconstruction of the original texts of the Bible...

Daniel’s Prayer: Anne Graham LotzLet's listen to the prophetic heartbeat of evangelist and award-winning author, Anne Graham Lotz, as...

The Power of God’s Word: Dr. Ramez AttalahBiblical faith involves faith in what the Bible says and what the Bible can do....

Who Owns the Land: Abuna Elias ChacourFor a final treat in this lesson, let’s visit a little village in northern Israel...

We Become What We Worship: Dr. Catherine McDowell

Women in Ancient Israel: Perspectives from Household Archaeology – Dr. Carol Meyers

The Virtuous Woman as Domestic COO: Dr. Carol MeyersHow do you imagine the ideal woman in ancient Israel? And what might that have...

The Wise Woman, Abigail: Dr. Carol MeyersDavid’s days of hiding tested his faith. They also gave him a chance to extend...

Superstition, Magic and the Ark of YHWH: Dr. Catherine McDowell

Ruth, the Ultimate Immigrant Story: Dr. Daniel Carroll

The Philistines: An Inside Look – Archaeologist Dr. Seymour GitinWe’ll be hearing a lot in the historical books about the Philistines, Israel’s archrivals. Dr....

Jews and Christians Observing the Law: Dr. Dan JusterThe Messianic community is a movement of Jews and Gentiles who believe in Yeshua (Jesus)...

Moab and Israel: Professor Haider HalasaHow would you like to meet a modern day Moabite? Here’s your chance! Join Professor...

Painting Pictures of Egypt: Sara GrovesA sad reality in the book of Numbers is that our ancestors had already learned...

Ecclesiology: Commissioner Phil NeedhamJoin us for a stimulating conversation with one of the Salvation Army’s theologians, Dr. Phil...

Tracing Lineage Back to Adam: Samaritan Priest Husni Wasef Al SamriOne of the most amazing aspects of priestly identity was its hereditary nature. Priests saw...

Signs of the Covenant: Author Gil Ilutowich

Praying Like Moses in Egypt: Dr. Sameh MauriceThe image of Moses praying in the Valley of Rephidim, arms held up by Aaron...

Egyptian Polytheism: Dr. Mariam AyadPerhaps you’ve found ancient forms of polytheism primitive and unreasonable. But how would the great...

Joseph in Egypt: Dr. Andrea Zaki

Joseph as a Model for Familial Reconciliation: Dr. Célestin MusekuraJoin us for a fascinating interview with Rwandan genocide survivor Dr. Célestin Musekura, Founder and...

An Interview with Anne Graham Lotz, Part 1Watch this video clip from an interview with Anne Graham Lotz. After this video and...

Religious and Burial Practices in the Patriarchal Period: Dr. Robert Homsher

Warfare in the Patriarchal Period: Dr. Robert Homsher

Urban Living and Trade in the Patriarchal Period: Dr. Robert Homsher

An Introduction to the Patriarchal Period: Dr. Robert HomsherTo better understand the patriarchal period, let’s join archaeologist Dr. Robert Homsher, a specialist in...

Images of the Flood: Lika TovWe were privileged to join a veteran Israeli artist for a conversation about her personal...

A Name in the Tree of Life – Steve WunderinkSteve Wunderink explores the profound symbolism of the Tree of Life as depicted in the...

The Christian Legacy of PatmosBefore we leave Patmos let's make a visit to the monastery named after the Apostle...

Exile as a Place of Vision: The Cave of Apocalypse, Patmos Island

Rome as BabylonPeter, like Paul, was executed by Rome. How did the early church see this center...

Early Christian BaptismIt is common to think of baptism as a religious rite, a ritual that various...

Jews in the Theater: View from MiletusThe identity of those now in the Early Church had to be sorted out in...

To the DispersionLet's make a visit to a famous ancient synagogue in Turkey to further explore the...

Honor and the AfterlifeA fruitful life has eternal returns. Perhaps you haven't thought about how one's reputation in...

End of the TempleThe description of the second Jewish temple (AD 70) dramatically brought an end—and a new...

The Prophetic Sisters of Phrygia

Women’s Roles in the Church – View from Ephesus

Succession and Mentoring – View From St. John’s ChurchThe Apostle John is known for many things, not least of which is surviving the...

Mission Expansion Through DisagreementThe Prison and Pastoral Epistles give us a glimpse into Paul's closest relationships at the...

Paul’s Final Words – View from the Mamertine PrisonPaul's life ended in martyrdom following an extended stay in a criminal's prison. You are...

Paul’s Prison Letters – View from St. Paul’s

Philemon and Onesimus

Citizen and Prisoner

Philippi – The Birth of the Christian Church in Europe

Paul’s Religious Resume – View from a Philippian LatrinePaul's approach to suffering was grounded in his sense of personal identity. He was nothing...

Philippi – First Converts in EuropeWith this overview in place, let's now take a visit to the site of Philippi...

Dead to Sin – Views of Death at a NecropolisOne of the most concrete ways Paul describes sanctification is as “death to sin.” Let’s...

Supernatural or Superstitious? Archangel Inscription at MiletusSpiritual syncretism and superstition continued long after the time of the New Testament. Let’s take...

Triumphing over the Cosmic Spirits – View from the Hierapolis PlutoniumAlong with various philosophical interests, many in Colossae seemed to be fascinated with occult activity....

Epaphras – A Coworker in ColossaeThere’s a co-worker of Paul you’ve read about who was really the apostolic church-planter in...

The Power and Authority of Christ – View from EphesusWith this background in place, let’s make a personal visit to the ruins of Ephesus,...

The Church as God’s Household – View from Ephesus

Ephesus – Holiness in a Place of Pagan Temples

Emperor Worship – Augustus’ Temple in Ostia, Italy

Romans’ Commercial and Legal Terms – View from Corinth’s Bema

Demolishing Strongholds – Paul’s Way of Waging War

Corinth – God’s Temple in a Promiscuous Port

Liberty and Love – View from Corinth’s Marketplace

Corinth – Paul’s Final Appeal for Judgment

Tent-making Missions – Following Paul’s Example Today

Paul’s Work Ethic – View from Corinth’s Marketplace

Paul and Lawlessness – View from Corinth’s “Bema”

Preparing for the True King’s Arrival

Thessalonica – Another King Named Jesus

Peter and Paul in Conflict – Antioch of SyriaWe’ve already learned about the tension between Paul and Peter. Let’s go to Antioch where...

Pisidian Antioch – Facing Jewish Resistance

The Real Conquest – With Paul on the Appian Way

Pisidian Antioch – The Imperial Cult

The Church of Lydia

Lydia and a Jailer – First Converts in Europe

Contextualizing the Gospel for Greeks: With Paul on Mars Hill, Athens

View from an Early Synagogue in Ostia

Paul’s Ongoing Jewish Practices

Roman Roads

Palm Sunday Procession – Judgment for JerusalemNow imagine tens or even hundreds of thousands of these lambs being led into Jerusalem...

Spotless LambThe most significant link between Christ and the biblical festivals in John’s Gospel is the...

The Story of the Bible in a Sheaf of WheatNow let’s head out to some agricultural territory in Israel to hear a summary of...

Booths in the Wilderness – Recalling the Past, Anticipating EternityLet’s revisit the land of Egypt where “Booths” are still an agricultural commonplace today. Let’s...

A Chapel for Memory and Worship – The Church of St. Lazarus in BethanyNow that we’ve visited the tomb of Lazarus, let’s go to the chapel where countless...

Alive Again! – Leaving the Tomb with LazarusThe last sign in the Book of Signs is the resurrection of Lazarus. How would...

True Worshipers – View from Mt. GerizimLet’s go up on the mountain where the Samaritans worshiped. Here we’ll gain perspective on...

Zacchaeus and Social Reciprocity – From Tax Collector to Child of Abraham

Honor and Humiliation – The Fattened Calf in Luke 15One final short visit to an Arab village will give you another cultural piece of...

Lost Sheep StoriesBefore we look more closely at the story of the lost son, let’s visit with...

At Home with Parables – Inside a Tradition House in TayibleLet’s revisit a traditional home to make sense of two parables—the neighbor in need and...

Herod’s Playground and the Good Samaritan – New Testament JerichoTo get a little more background to the Good Samaritan story, let’s visit the palaces...

The Good Samaritan – Above the Treacherous Wadi QeltThe account of the lepers features a Samaritan who, alone, came back to thank his...

Elisha the Healer – Foreshadowing the Ministry of ChristLet’s take a visit to this very village where Arab Christians honor both Elisha and...

Springtime in the Shepherds’ FieldsOur last Behind the Text video is in the fields of Bethlehem where a great deal of...

At Home in a Manger – Understanding the Nativity in ContextLet’s head underneath the “living room” and see where the animals were kept.

No Room in the Inn? A Closer Look at a Traditional Home in PalestineLet’s visit this traditional Palestinian home for ourselves!

Gathering Disciples – Tax Collectors and Fishers of MenJesus gave a lot of his teaching on the Kingdom of God while he walked...

Moving a Mountain – Herod’s Palace Fortress at HerodiumMoving a mountain may seem like a show of power—the very thing Jesus was contrasting...

A Greater Righteousness – Jesus and the Sermon on the MountEmbark on a transformative journey with "A Greater Righteousness – Jesus and the Sermon on...

A Threatened King – Herod’s Palace Outside BethlehemThe video delves into the historical context of Herod's reign, highlighting his architectural prowess and...

Eating Bread in the DesertMessianic expectations were high for Jews especially around the annual celebration of Passover. Let’s visit...

Eyewitnesses – The Empty Tomb and the Power of the Gospel

Chapel of the Ascension – On the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem

The Garden Tomb – He is Risen!

The Centrality of Blood – A Lamb Slaughter at a Bedouin CampFor some rich onsite background to the Passover let's revisit a Bedouin camp and the...

Stations of the Cross Stop #2 – Church of the CondemnationUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit the second station...

Via Dolorosa Final Stops – Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Via Dolorosa Stop #5 – Simon Cyrene Carries the Cross

Via Dolorosa Stop #2 – Church of the Condemnation

Via Dolorosa Stop #1 – The Sentencing Pavement

Crushed with Grief – With Jesus on his Last Night

Jesus Arrives on Palm Sunday – A Parabolic Sign in BethpageWhat might the cursing of a fig tree have to do with Jesus’ prophetic ministry?...

Judgment on the City – Jesus Arrives on Palm SundayYou may think of Palm Sunday as the Triumphal Entry of Israel’s King. Let’s listen...

Sermon on the Mount – A New Ethic for a New Kingdom

Sight and Blindness – Jesus at the Pool of SiloamCome to a place where one man received physical sight and became a testimony to those who...

Hellenism and Jewish Piety in the North – View from SepphorisThere’s a very important city in Galilee you don’t hear about at all in the...

Capernaum – The Second Home of JesusCapernaum is the northern “headquarters” of Jesus’ ministry. Let’s visit the very site where Jesus...

The Mount of Temptation – Reliving Israel’s Spiritual JourneyOne particular mountain in the desert is associated with Jesus’ temptation. Let’s visit one site...

Purification and Rebirth – Baptism at the Jordan RiverYou’ll find one meaning of baptism more fully illustrated in this video at the Jordan...

Jesus Gives New Torah – The Mount of BeatitudesIf the Gospels are a kind of “New Torah,” then what was Jesus expecting of...

Egypt, the Monster in the SeaAnother empire with hubris is Egypt. Ezekiel will use their own association with a sea...

Life-Giving Water

Anemones and the Worship of Tammuz – Ronit Maoz

The Kimyal People Receive God’s WordGod’s Word is at the center of Ezekiel’s ministry, and it’s all the more extraordinary...

Zedekiah’s Final Escape – Following the Last King’s FootstepsIsrael’s hope had been anchored in God’s promises to David’s royal line and to dwelling...

Jeremiah’s Cisterns

In the Potter’s HouseOf the many images and parables used in Jeremiah, the potter is used twice. Let’s...

Song of a Vineyard – Judgment for Foul ProduceFidelity to YHWH is at the heart of the book of Isaiah. This message takes...

Wine PressIn the final section of Isaiah (63:1-6) the prophet returns to vineyard imagery to describe...

A Way for the Lord – A Walk Along the Jordan: Rev. J. BodinLet’s visit a place where we can picture the “way of the LORD in the...

Amos, Shepherd and Fig-Pricker – Ronit Maoz

Enclosed Garden – A Lover’s Image in Song of Songs

The Gardens Are Calling – Ronit MaozLet’s join biblical botanist Ronit Maoz to discuss some of the rich symbolism in the...

Sowing with Tears – Plowing, Planting and Praying: Ronit Maoz

Hiding in the Caves of En Gedi – David’s Laments While Running from Saul

Lift up Your Heads, O Gates – Steve WunderinkLet's visit a temple in Egypt to get some amazing background to a phrase in...

In the Holy of Holies – Steve Wunderink in Luxor, Egypt

Judas and the Potter’s FieldIn this onsite video, we’d like you to work backward from an event in the...

Inside Hezekiah’s TunnelIt’s one thing to learn about Hezekiah’s Tunnel; it’s another thing to walk through it!...

Prophet of Compassion – Elisha’s Banquet for the Arameans in DothanCan you think of a place where Joseph and Elisha both stood? If so, can...

Sweet Water in Jericho – A Visit to Elisha’s SpringThe springs in Jericho are now legendary for their sweetness, but that wasn’t always the...

Conditioning the Heart of a Prophet – Elijah in Sidon before Mt. CarmelBefore we leave Mt. Carmel, there’s something we need to discuss about the prophet’s own...

Tel Jezreel and ValleyVineyards were a valued commodity in the ancient world, being a source of luxury and...

Vegetable Gardens and Royalty – Ahab and Jezebel’s MistakeAlthough Ahab and Jezebel were chastened by Elijah, they persisted in their evil ways. What...

Terror and Intimacy on Mt. Sinai – Elijah at the “Cleft of the Rock”Whether it was at a cleft or a cliff, Elijah found himself at the same...

Elijah Confronts the Prophets of Baal – Background for the Contest on Mt. CarmelThe confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal is an epic scene in biblical...

Samaria, Capital of the North – Case Study in SyncretismLet’s visit the remains of the capital city built by Omri and Ahab. It may...

The Siloam Pool and Hezekiah’s Tunnel

The Beginning of the End – Shishak Attacks Rehoboam: Steve WunderinkIt wasn’t so long ago that God’s people left Egypt with the gold of their...

Reflections on Jeroboam’s Religious RevolutionTo understand the appeal of Jeroboam’s religious revolution, let’s visit an Egyptian tomb where a...

Solomon’s Fleet of Ships

The Holy of Holies – The Edfu Temple: Egyptologist Essam ZeidEgyptologist Essam Zeid provides more background on Solomon’s temple. This will help you understand more...

God’s Address on Earth – Edfu Temple, Upper EgyptYou may assume that everything in Solomon’s temple was unique. A visit to an Egyptian...

Cedars and Royal Pretense: Ronit Maoz, Biblical BotanistThe Bible mentions gold and cedar a lot when it describes Solomon’s temple and palace....

David’s Palace and Neighborhood – Archaeologist Dr. Gabriel Barkay

Jerusalem – An Orientation: Archaeologist Dr. Gabriel BarkayLet’s visit the ancient City of David with one of Jerusalem’s leading archaeologists, Dr. Gabriel...

Taking the City of Jerusalem – Joining Joab Inside the Canaanite Tunnels

David’s Detour from Royalty – Exploring the Caves of AdullamDavid was very good at a lot of things—shepherding flocks, fighting wild animals and Philistines...

From Ruth to David to Jesus – In Bethlehem’s Shepherd’s FieldsIt wasn’t that long ago that we were in the fields of Bethlehem with Ruth...

Families, Flocks and Fields – Understanding David’s WorldDo you ever wonder what it was really like to grow up in Bethlehem? Let's...

Father and Son at MichmashJonathan is certainly a bright light in the dark tragedy of King Saul. Let’s visit...

Ashkelon – One of the Five Mighty Philistine CitiesThe Philistines seek to rule the same land the Israelites believe God has given to...

Failed Leadership in Israel

God’s Provision in Bethlehem – Ruth, Passover and a Coming KingThe story of Ruth has echoes of stories from the Pentateuch, and even more dramatically...

ShechemNow that you have learned a bit about Shechem and its importance in Judges, let’s...

Reducing Gideon’s Army

Hazor

Amarna Tablets – Hapiru for Hebrew?Evidence for the conquest comes from many sources. In this video we’ll take you to...

Not Like EgyptAccording to Deuteronomy, Canaan is not like Egypt in certain respects. Let’s visit a farmer...

Akhenaten’s OathsWe have looked at Hammurabi’s Law Code as background for the commandments in the Torah....

Kings, Divine and Human – Egyptologist Essam Zeid

Rethinking Cities of Refuge: Abu SabahThe cities of refuge had a cultural setting that makes sense to Bedouin tribes today....

Petra and Edom – Historical Geography and Divine JudgmentEdom’s refusal to allow its Hebrew “kin” to pass through makes sense when you are...

The King’s HighwayThe major road heading north among the Transjordanian tribes was called the King’s Highway. This...

The Aaronic BenedictionThe oldest text of the Bible found to date is a prayer from Numbers 6:24-26....

Songs about the BloodOn our trips onsite, we sing some of the old hymns of the Church about...

Family Parallels to the Sacrificial System

The Priest as Teacher

Celebrating the Torah

The Holy MountainAfter spending a mostly sleepless night on Mt. Sinai, let’s spend a little more time...

SinaiLet’s explore the traditional site of Mt. Sinai, leaving St. Catherine’s Monastery at its base...

Prayer at RephidimThere’s one more important stop to make in the desert on our way to Mt....

Provision, Protection and Guidance – Abu SabahTo understand more fully how God was leading Israel as a shepherd, let’s revisit the Bedouin...

Water from the RockAlthough God provided manna every day, His people still faced desperate thirst in the wilderness....

Seventy Palms and Twelve SpringsNot long after Israel joined Miriam’s victory song, they entered a desert that was ill-suited...

Waters of Chaos and New Creation – Steve Wunderick, Karnak TempleExploring the plagues and the destruction of Pharaoh’s army in the Sea has challenged mythical...

Second ExodusThe Passover and Exodus will take on great significance throughout the rest of Scripture. We...

Crossing the Sea of Reeds

Mighty Hand and Outstretched ArmGoing Behind the Text often provides immediate clarity for passages that may seem arbitrary or obscure. Other...

Samaritan Way of Life – Priest Husni Wasef Al Samri

Samaritan PassoverNow I’m going to take you on the top of Mount Gerizim where the Samaritans...

Aaron and the Sea SerpentHere’s one last piece of background that may shed surprising light on God’s confrontation with...

Rameses the Great

Rameses and Ma’at – Egyptologist Essam ZeidPharaoh was viewed as both human and divine through most of Egyptian history. YHWH’s signs...

MemphisBefore we look at the signs and wonders that swept across Egypt, let’s stop at...

Rescuer Born Along the NileNow that you have a little perspective on the awe-inspiring nature of Egypt’s royalty, mythology...

The Nile and the Key of Life – Egyptologist Essam ZeidLet’s look at a symbol people still wear today and how it represents the Nile,...

Nilometer – Egyptologist Essam ZeidThe Nile was not only a source of life, but it became a literal gauge...

The Mighty Nile – Source of LifeTo better appreciate the worldview of the Egyptian Empire, we will look at three primary...

Rameses and Pithom in Goshen – Egyptologist Essam ZeidThe crisis that Moses was born into was the crisis God was calling him to...

Tombs of the PatriarchsThe most important burial place for the ancestors is in Hebron at a place called...

The Embalming of Jacob: Egyptologist Essam ZeidBurial practice tells us a lot about how people viewed their connectedness to family as...

Temple Granaries – Professor Steve WunderinkIn order to explore the context of Joseph’s administration work, this video will take you...

The Storehouses of Joseph – Egyptologist Essam Zeid

Joseph the Administrator – Egyptologist Essam Zeid

Semites in Egypt – The Beni Hassan Tomb

Madaba Sheep Market – Dr. Iain Pickett

Peniel – Wrestling with GodNext we’ll go onsite at the location near where Jacob had a confrontation—not with his...

Split Sacrifice – Steve WunderinkNow let’s consider how a ceremony in ancient Egypt can help explain what’s really going...

Bedouin Honor and Hospitality – Dr. Iain PickettAnother aspect of the culture of the patriarchs is pastoralism—a traditional way of life that...

Lower Jordan – Canyons Rich with Biblical HistoryLet’s visit the lesser known East Bank of the Jordan River, otherwise known as Trans-Jordan...

Wadi Zered – Boundary Between Moab and Edom

The Weaver’s WorkUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to have an immersive experience...

Stations of the Cross Stop #5 – Simon Cyrene Carries the CrossUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit the fifth station...

Stations of the Cross Stop #1 – The Sentencing PavementUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit the first station...

Shepherd’s FoldLet’s use a different means to more fully appreciate how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament expectations....

Synagogue of Sardis, View 2Now that you've seen the synagogue from one place, let's have a walk around the...

Synagogue of Sardis, View 1Use your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to get a stationary view...

Ancient SardisUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit one of the...

Samaria, City of Temporary AffluenceUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to see the capital of...

The Pyramids of Ancient EgyptUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to learn how the pyramids...

Pisidian AntiochUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit the city of...

Philippi – Prison of PaulUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit the Philippian jail!

Paul and Lydia at PhilippiPaul’s ministry was a determined intentional mission to Jews and gentiles. Using your VR goggles...

Philippi – Public LatrineUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit to the public...

PetraUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to see one of the...

Peniel “Face of God”Use your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to walk around Peniel!

Cave of the ApocalypseUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit the cave where...

PatmosUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit the island John...

Parables of the Vineyard and WinepressUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit the living museum,...

Trade AssociationsChurches were earthly communities that reflected a heavenly citizenship. The Greek name for church, ekklesia, has...

The Olive PressLet’s visit an ancient olive press at Nazareth Village. Use your VR goggles or scan...

Sunrise on Mt. SinaiUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to see a beautiful sunrise...

Mountain of RevelationMt. Sinai played an important part in the development of God’s Word. Use your VR...

Lessons from Jeremiah in the Potter’s HouseUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit a potter’s house...

Jesus in the SynagogueThe synagogue was where the Jewish community reinforced their commitments to traditional values and views....

Jacob’s WellWhen Jesus met with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well they were at a spot...

Gate to HellUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit to the Plutonium...

The Good ShepherdUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit Nazareth Village. You...

The Good SamaritanUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to experience the story of...

Fishers of MenHow would you like to get up early, board a fishing boat and head out...

Failed Fleet of Ships at Ezion-GeberUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visualize the ill-fated attempt...

Riot in EphesusUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit to the very...

Embalming and the AfterlifeUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to learn more about Egyptian...

Elah ValleyUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to see the valley where...

The Pride of EdomUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit Petra, one of...

Corinth – Erastus InscriptionProper and improper boasting was part of an honor and shame culture that Paul knew...

Bema SeatUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit to the Bema...

The Carpenter’s SonUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to visit the carpenter's son.

The Burning BushUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse to see the traditional site...

The Amalekites at RephidimUse your VR goggles or scan around with your mouse for an immersive visit to...

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