The Sea of Galilee
According to the Gospels, Jesus’ earthly ministry centered around the Sea of Galilee. While important events occurred in Jerusalem, the Lord spent most of the three years of his ministry along the...
View ArticleLilies of the Field
In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus mentioned "lilies of the field." Tulips, poppies, daisies and other wildflowers have been suggested as candidates for "lilies of the field." In this photo essay we...
View ArticleBeating the (Thorny) Bushes
Bushes, thistles, briars and brambles are a thorny subject for English translators and expositors of the Hebrew Bible. It seems that the Greek writers of the Gospels did not have a soft time with them...
View ArticleEnemies of the Harvest
In his famous Parable of the Sower, Jesus referred to seed sown in soil that was full of thistles. What did these thistles look like, and how did they succeed in choking the grain plants?
View ArticleJesus’ Final Journey to Jerusalem
Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem for the events collectively referred to as the "Passion Week" was well planned. For some time he had been "on his way to Jerusalem", and in his final approach he passed...
View ArticleYad HaShmonah: Don’t Miss It on Your Next Trip to Israel!
Nestled in the Judean Hills, 12 miles west of Jerusalem, and only a 10-minute drive from where David and I live, is Yad HaShmonah, a unique community of believers. At Yad HaShmonah Finnish and Israeli...
View ArticleHerod’s Tomb, Ehud Netzer and a Case of Mistaken Identity
When we first arrived in the Holy Land, my wife and I toured as many sites as we could on both the Israeli and Palestinian sides of the border. The Herodium was a great place to bring people who were...
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