"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. 

"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #21 - Luke 2.

In this episode, Dr. John takes us to Bethlehem, the City of David. This is the classic birth narrative of Jesus. We talk about the role of the shepherds too. Jesus was born "just at the right time" (Galatians 4:4). 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 #20 - Matthew 2:13-23.

In this episode, Dr. John takes not only builds upon the text about the wise men (2:1-12), but takes us to Egypt. According to 3:13-23, Joseph and Mary took infant Jesus to Egypt to escape the wrath of King Herod. In going to Egypt, Jesus would fulfill three prophetic teachings. Following this time in Egypt, they would return to Nazareth. 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 #19 - Matthew 2:1-12.

In this episode, Dr. John takes talks about the "Wise Men" narrative from Matthew 2:1-12. This Christmas-oriented episode helps us understand who they were and their discovery of Jesus. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode.

"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #18 - Nehemiah 3-6.

In this episode, Dr. John takes us to Jerusalem and back to the Old Testament days of the 5th century BC. We talk about Nehemiah and the re-building of the walls. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode.

"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #17 - John 5.

In this episode, Dr. John takes us to Jerusalem for an event that happened in the days of Jesus. The story of John 5 includes a healing that took place at the Pools of Bethesda. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode.

"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #16 - Luke 19 and Mark 10

In this episode, Dr. John takes to "New Testament" Jericho (also called Hasmonian or Herodian Jericho). We unfold the transformational stories of Zachaeus (Luke 19) and Bartimaeus (Mark 10) here. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode.

"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #15 - 1 Samuel 3

In this episode, Dr. John takes to Shiloh for the amazing story of the calling of Samuel. "Hineni" is the key word in this passage. Shiloh is located 20 miles north of Jerusalem. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode.

"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #14 - Judges 4-5

In this episode, Dr. John takes us Mt. Tabor and the Jezreel Valley. The story involves a battle between the Canaanites (led by Sisera) and the Israelites (led by Deborah and Barak). Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode.