"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #31 - John 20

This is a special Easter episode! In this episode, Dr. John takes us to the story of the resurrection from John 20. There are two primary suggested locations for where the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus took place: the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Garden Tomb. While we talk about both locations and which one may be more archaeologically authentic, this episode is focussed upon the "Person" of Jesus and not the "place" where it all happened. HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!

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"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #30 - Luke 22

In this episode, Dr. John takes us to the Mt. of Olives to consider the Garden of Gethsemane narrative as recorded in Luke 22. The Mt. of Olives is located east of the Temple Mount. It was somewhere along the western slopes of the range where Jesus took His disciples following the Passover meal in the Upper City of Jerusalem. It is here where Jesus prayed "Not my will but yours be done" followed by being betrayed by Judas and bound by Caiphias the High Priest.

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"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #29 - 2 Kings 18

In this episode, Dr. John takes us Lachish, a city in the Shephelah of Judah. In the 14th year of his reign, Hekeziah faced the formidable Assyrian army led by King Sennacherib. While Hezekiah was positioned in Jerusalem, most of his Judean cities (46 of them according to Assyrian records) fell to Sennacherib. This included Lachish, Judah's second most important city. The episode highlights three battles that took place here at Lachish (the first being Joshua's conquering of the city, and the third being the Babylonians destroying the city).

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"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #28 - Acts 2

In this episode, Dr. John takes us to the Southern Steps of the Temple in Jerusalem. Some of these steps were uncovered in the excavations in the 1970s. These steps would have been used by Peter and the other disciples on the Day of Pentecost (Shavuot) as they entered the Temple. The story of Acts 2 no doubt occurred somewhere in the "House" (i.e. the Temple). The Spirit of God was on full display on this marvelous day!

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"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #27 - 2 Chronicles 32

In this episode, Dr. John takes us to on an adventure at the City of David - we walk through Hezekiah's Tunnel! Chiseled from bedrock and completed in 701 BC, this tunnel was an incredible engineering accomplishment! We go to 2 Chronicles 32 to read about the tunnel and Hezekiah's unwavering trust in God throughout this challenging time. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode. Note: You also can listen to this podcast here on this BIMT web page and every previous podcast as well. 

"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #26 - John 11

In this episode, Dr. John takes us to Bethany. Located east of the Mt. of Olives on the edge of the Judean Desert, Bethany was the home town (perhaps an Essene town?) to Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. The story of John 11 is featured in this podcast, the raising of Lazarus from death. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode. Pictures for this episode come with full credit to Truth Magazine. Note: You also can listen to this podcast here on this BIMT web page and every previous podcast as well. 

"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #25 - 2 Kings 4

In this episode, we travel to the Jezreel Valley and specifically to Shunem. Located off the southern slopes of the Hill of Moreh, Shuman was the home of a woman whose son died of heat stroke. Elisha (found on the Carmel Range to the west), restores his life. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode. Note: You also can listen to this podcast here on this BIMT web page and every previous podcast as well. 

"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #23 - John 2

In this episode, Dr. John takes us to the biblical Cana (Khirbet Cana). The site today is located on the north side of the Beit Netofa Valley in the Lower Galilee. John 2 records the miracle of the turning water into wine. Later, John 4 records Jesus being here again  where he restores someone in Capernaum 12-13 miles away. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode. Note: You also can listen to this podcast here on this BIMT web page and every previous podcast as well. 

"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #23 - Isaiah 40, Matthew 3

In this episode, Dr. John takes us the Judean Desert. The word for desert in Hebrew is "midbar." Somewhere in this desert (Wadi Qelt?) Isaiah shared "Prepare the way for the Lord..." (Is. 40). John the Baptizer would echo these same words perhaps in the same place (Matthew 3). Jesus was also tempted for 40 days in this desert as well. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode. Note: You also can listen to this podcast here on this BIMT web page and every previous podcast as well. 

"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #22 - John 9

In this episode, Dr. John takes us to the Pool of Siloam. In the longest miracle narrative in the Gospels (John 9), Jesus heals the man born blind at this pool. "New" archaeology may help us specifically locate this pool. The story is a powerful example of transformation. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode. Note: You also can listen to this podcast here on this BIMT web page and every previous podcast as well.