Capernaum – The Second Home of Jesus
Capernaum is the northern “headquarters” of Jesus’ ministry. Let’s visit the very site where Jesus called some disciples and performed many of his miracles.
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The Mount of Temptation – Reliving Israel’s Spiritual Journey
One particular mountain in the desert is associated with Jesus’ temptation. Let’s visit one site where this took place to unpack the implications of the…
Purification and Rebirth – Baptism at the Jordan River
You’ll find one meaning of baptism more fully illustrated in this video at the Jordan River.
Jesus Gives New Torah – The Mount of Beatitudes
If the Gospels are a kind of “New Torah,” then what was Jesus expecting of his followers? Let’s visit the Mount of Beatitudes for some…
Egypt, the Monster in the Sea
Another empire with hubris is Egypt. Ezekiel will use their own association with a sea creature of the Nile to pronounce judgment on them. Let’s…
The Kimyal People Receive God’s Word
God’s Word is at the center of Ezekiel’s ministry, and it’s all the more extraordinary when you compare the importance of the written word of…
Zedekiah’s Final Escape – Following the Last King’s Footsteps
Israel’s hope had been anchored in God’s promises to David’s royal line and to dwelling in Zion forever. The destruction of both by the Babylonians…