If you’ve ever looked forward to something, really wanted it, strove for it but in the end didn’t realize it, you can identify with Moses as he gazed across at the Promised Land from today’s Jordan, realizing he would not enter. This month’s video blog takes place at this special site, Mt. Nebo, the place […]
Archive | Old Testament
Tel Megiddo
The subject of this month’s video blog is Tel Megiddo, one of the richest, most diverse archaeological sites in Israel and perhaps the entire Middle East. Megiddo means “Hebrew” in English, an appropriate name for a site that marks not only so many of Israel’s layers of civilizations, but those that existed back to 6000 […]
Traveling the Holy Land: Mt. Carmel
It’s December and that means Christmas. However, instead of focusing on the traditional birth story of Jesus, we think you’ll enjoy considering someone who was treasured by Christ Jesus in a key moment of his ministry, the Old Testament prophet, Elijah. Why? Because Elijah (along with Moses, representing the Law) is one of the two great […]
Biblical Leadership Hints for US Presidential Election
Is it possible that the Biblical story of Israel’s evolution– from nomads to slaves to free people who chose their own government—can shed needed light on today’s Presidential election? All the way back to Abraham, God told this earliest of patriarchs that kings would be included in Abraham and Sarah’s descendants. “I will make you […]
Three NEW Video Lectures
We are happy to announce three new 75+ minute Bible talks tied to nature themes in the Scriptures. They are intended for group or individual Bible study. For groups, these video talks are especially helpful for those seeking a short study unit, since each one can be handled in one or two sessions. Each comes with its own […]