Culture
Broaden your understanding of the text by learning what the world was like when the text was written.
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Confronting the Hellenism of Today
Confronting the Hellenism of Today "Man," said the Greek philosopher Protagoras (481-411 BC), "is the measure of all... Read More
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Covenants
Form In order to make sense of covenants, people followed a certain pattern that governed the content... Read More
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Crucifixion Prophesies
The Christian faith is built upon the reality of Christ's death and resurrection. Jesus' death removed the barrier... Read More
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Crusades
Soldiers of the Cross? In November, 1095, Pope Urban II called upon all true Christians to free the... Read More
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Culture
As we read the Text, we gain many wonderful glimpses into the everyday life of God's people. The... Read More
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Feeding the Flock
Both the settled shepherds living along the fringes of the wilderness and the nomadic wilderness shepherds pastured... Read More
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Gethsemane
This olive press is in the Capernaum, Jesus' home-base (Matt. 4:13), near the synagogue. The crushed olive pulp... Read More
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Gethsemane and the Olive Press
The word gethsemane is derived from two Hebrew words: gat, which means "a place for pressing oil (or... Read More
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Gethsemane in Capernaum
This press was located in a building, not a cave. The pulp from the crusher was put... Read More
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God’s Truth
God's Truth The Word of God is true, and we can confidently share the gospel message with anyone.... Read More
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Inside First Century Home
In Galilee, the ancient village of Qatzrin has been excavated and reconstructed. Although it was populated centuries after... Read More
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Jesus and the Jewish Revolts
Whereas some Jewish people sought salvation through political and military might, Jesus lived out completely different truths. He... Read More
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Jesus’ Baptism
The Baptism of Jesus One of the greatest events to occur in relationship to the Jordan River was... Read More
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Jesus’ Genealogy
God's plan for the birth of the Savior unfolds through the people he chooses to be in Jesus'... Read More
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Jewish Revolts
Jewish Revolts The Revolt Begins In AD 66, a Gentile in Caesarea offered a pagan sacrifice next to... Read More
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Kings
Give Us A King Many Christians have been taught that God did not want his people to have... Read More
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Marriage
Marriage Customs In ancient Israel, when it was time for a man and woman to marry, both fathers... Read More
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Modern-day Fishing
Modern-day Fishing Today fishermen catch the same fish and use the same nets as the disciples did. The... Read More
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Net Weight
Net Weight In Jesus' day, fishing nets were made of fibers, sometimes linen. They had wood floats along... Read More
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Olive Crusher
This olive installation is located at the modern-day city of Maresha in southern Judea. Its appearance and location... Read More