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September 2026
Sept 5 – Capernaum and the Miracles at Peter’s House, Psalm 6, Adam’s Favorite Places to Visit in the Old City of Jerusalem: Holy Cafe
Sept 12 – Sea of Galilee and the Stilling of the Storm, the Food of Rosh Hashanah, Adam’s Favorite Places to Visit in the Old City of Jerusalem: Christ Church Coffeeshop
Sept 19 – Chorazin and Jesus’ Condemnation and Invitation, Tree Quiz, Adam’s Favorite Places to Visit in the Old City of Jerusalem: Tower of David Museum
Sept 26 – The Country of the Gadarenes and the Healing of the Demoniac, Rachel Bluwstein Sela, Adam’s Favorite Places to Visit in the Old City of Jerusalem: Ramparts Walk
August 2026
Aug 1 – The Judean Wilderness and the Temptation of Jesus, Dani’s Vineyard, Pneumatology: Spiritual Gifts (part 7)
Aug 8 – The Pinnacle of the Temple and the Temptation of Jesus, Tel Ashkelon, Pneumatology: Spiritual Gifts (part 8)
Aug 15 – Cana and the First Miracle, Horvat Midras, Which Should I Choose to Visit: En Gedi, Qumran or Masada?
Aug 22 – The Pool of Bethesda and the Healing of the Lame Man, Moroccan Jewish Chraime, Isaiah 7:14 (part 1)
Aug 29 – Mount of the Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount, Isaiah 7:14 (part 2), Adam’s Favorite Places to Visit in the Old City of Jerusalem: Moriah’s Bookstore
July 2026
July 4 – Tel Megiddo: Three Archaeological Discoveries (part 4), Fast Facts about the Ibex in Israel, Pneumatology: the Holy Spirit’s Work in Salvation (part 3)
July 11 – Nimrod: the Man (part 1), David’s Sling, Pneumatology: Our Baptism into the Body of Christ (part 4)
July 18 – Nimrod: History and Traditions (part 2), Fun Facts about Israel’s Desert Fox, Pneumatology: Our Sanctification (part 5)
July 25 – The Jordan River and the Baptism of Jesus, Adam’s First Trip to the Holocaust Museum, Pneumatology: the Holy Spirit’s Enablement for Service (part 6)
June 2026
June 6 – The Use of Rocks Instead of Flowers at the Jewish Graveside, the First Hymn in Christianity, Three Bold Claims about the Bible (part 1)
June 13 – Tel Megiddo: Its History (part 1), Ten Fun Facts about Camels, Three Bold Claims about the Bible (part 2)
June 20 – Tel Megiddo: Its Biblical References (part 2), Jerusalem Syndrome, Pneumatology: the Divinity of the Holy Spirit (part 1)
June 27 – Tel Megiddo: The Site (part 3), the Cardo in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Pneumatology: the Personhood of the Holy Spirit (part 2)
May 2026
May 2 – The Nephilim in Genesis 6, ACT Kids YouTube Channel of Children’s Music, Christology: the Hypostatic Union of Jesus Christ (part 5)
May 9 – Were There Giants in the Promised Land? Jerusalem Day, Christology: Jesus’ Death, Burial, Resurrection and Ascension (part 6)
May 16 – Biblical Evidence for Giants, Israel’s Home Front Command App, Christology: the Offices of Jesus (part 7)
May 23 – Archaeological Evidence for Giants, Stunning Mural in the Cardo in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Christology: the Return of Jesus (part 8)
May 30 – What Happened to the Giants? Video Photography of Israel, the Montefiore Windmill in Jerusalem
April 2026
Apr 4 – Early Mesopotamian Accounts of a Global Flood, Study Notes on 1 Peter, Discoveries in the City of David in Jerusalem, Christology: the Humanity of Jesus (part 1)
Apr 11 – Polystrate Fossils, The Seed Plot of the Bible in Genesis 3:15, Psalm 23 Photography: “Surely Goodness and Mercy,” Christology: the Humanity of Jesus (part 2)
April 18 – Frank Kennard’s Coal Pot, Oriel’s Rock-throwing Ritual, Christology: the Humanity of Jesus (part 3)
April 25 – Long-living Men before the Flood, Psalm 23 Photography: “I will dwell in the house of the Lord,” Christology: the Humanity of Jesus (part 4)
March 2026
Mar 7 – The Story of the Epic of Gilgamesh, God in Genesis 1-11, Fountain of Sultan Qaytbay on the Temple Mount, Hamartiology: the Result of Sin
Mar 14 – The Significance of the Epic of Gilgamesh, David’s Citadel in Jerusalem, Psalm 23 Photography: “My cup runs over,” Hamartiology: the Punishment of Sin
Mar 21 – Similarities of the Epic of Gilgamesh to the Bible (part 1), Israel’s Iron Dome, Quips from Israel, City of David in Jerusalem
Mar 28 – Similarities of the Epic of Gilgamesh to the Bible (part 2), the Story of Irena Sendler in World War 2, Ramon Crater in the Negev of Israel, Christology: the Deity of Jesus
February 2026
Feb 7 – Diary of My First Trip to Israel (pages 1-2), Beet Veggie Crisps, Israel’s Beresheet Spacecraft, Anthropology: Man’s Essence and Nature
Feb 14 – Diary of My First Trip to Israel (pages 3-4), Pickleball in Israel, Psalm 23 Photography: “… in the presence of my enemies,” Anthropology: Gender Relationships
Feb 21 – Diary of My First Trip to Israel (pages 5-6), First US Consulate in Jerusalem, Israeli Bobsleigh Team, Anthropology: Man’s Moral State
Feb 28 – Diary of My First Trip to Israel (pages 7-8), Magnificent Aerial Footage of Israel, Psalm 23 Photography: “You anoint my head with oil,” Hamartiology: the Origin and Transmission of Sin
January 2026
Jan 3 – Amenhotep II: the Pharaoh of the Exodus, Psalm 23 Photography: “I will fear no evil,” Noahic Covenant
Jan 10 – Amenhotep II and Webensenu: the Pharaoh and His Son, Mamad, Jerusalem Cross, Artistic Locations in Israel
Jan 17 – Guardian Angels, Psalm 23 Photography: “Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me,” St. George and the Dragon, “Jesus Wept” in John 11:35
Jan 24 – Phenomenological Language in the Bible, Razzouk Tattoo, Two Mosques That Flank the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, Psalm 73
Jan 31 – Wrong Again on the Pool of Siloam? Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem, Psalm 23 Photography: “You prepare a table before me,” Anthropology: Man’s Origin and Purpose
December 2025
Dec 6 – The Two Main Dates for the Exodus, Psalm 23 Photography: “He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake,” Western Wall Elevator in Jerusalem, Theology Proper: God’s Nature
Dec 13 – The City of Raamses in Exodus 1, Smart Carts, Wounded Lion of Nineveh, Theology Proper: God’s Attributes
Dec 20 – The Historical Arguments for a 1270-1250 B.C. Exodus, Psalm 23 Photography: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,” Schnitzel, Theology Proper: God’s Relationship with Creation
Dec 27 – The Exodus and Judges 11:26, City of Bethlehem, Children of Bethlehem from Matthew 2
November 2025
Nov 1 – Jesus’ Prayer in Gethsemane in Luke 22:39-46 (part 1), Psalm 23 Photography: “He leads me beside the still waters,” Meah Shearim: Modern Technology, Bibliology: the Preservation of Scripture
Nov 8 – Jesus’ Prayer in Gethsemane in Luke 22:39-46 (part 2), “The Green Prince,” Meah Shearim: “The Guardians of the City,” Bibliology: The Canonicity of Scripture
Nov 15 – Jesus’ Prayer in Gethsemane in Luke 22:39-46 (part 3), Psalm 23 Photography: “He restores my soul,” Meah Shearim: When Visiting, Micah 4:1-5
Nov 22 – Jesus’ Prayer in Gethsemane in Luke 22:39-46 (part 4), Jericho: Does the Bible Agree with Archaeology? Garden of Gethsemane, Theology Proper: God’s Essence (part 1)
Nov 29 – Jesus’ Prayer in Gethsemane in Luke 22:39-46 (part 5), Jericho: the Archaeologists Disagree, Theology Proper: God’s Essence (part 2)
October 2025
Oct 4 – Dinosaurs in the Bible? Psalm 23 Photography: “I shall not want,” Yom Kippur, Doubting Thomas
Oct 11 – Dinosaurs on the Ark? Majadra, “Daniel Deronda,” Bibliology: The Process of Revelation
Oct 18 – Quick Facts about Dinosaurs, Simchat Torah, Psalm 23 Photography: “He makes me lie down in green pastures,” Bibliology: the Inspiration of Scripture
Oct 25 – The Behemoth in Job 40, Dead Sea Marathon, Meah Shearim: Its Uniqueness, Bibliology: The Illumination and Clarity of Scripture
September 2025
Sept 6 – The Doubts of John the Baptizer (part 2), Sufganiyot, Clement of Rome, the High Priestly Prayer of John 17 (part 3)
Sept 13 – The Miracles of Jesus, Sitting Shiva, Papias, the High Priestly Prayer of John 17 (part 4)
Sept 20 – Faith Lessons from Luke 7:18-35, the Hyrax in Israel, Psalm 23 Photography: “The Lord is my shepherd,” the High Priestly Prayer of John 17 (part 5)
Sept 27 – Dinosaur Pictograms? Rosh Hashanah, The Meaning of Genesis 4:26
August 2025
Aug 2 – The City of Nain in Luke 7, Edmond Rothschild, Old Yishuv Court Museum, King Hezekiah (part 1)
Aug 9 – The Funeral in Nain in Luke 7, Robert Browning’s “Rabbi Ben Ezra,” Women at the Western Wall, King Hezekiah (part 2)
Aug 16 – Raising the Widow’s Son in Nain in Luke 7, Book Review of the “The Holy Land” by Jerome Murphy-O’Connor, Quiz on the History of the Old and New Testaments, King Hezekiah (part 3)
Aug 23 – Faith Lessons from Luke 7:11-17, Jellyfish Invasion in Israel, Ignatius of Antioch, the High Priestly Prayer of John 17 (part 1)
Aug 30 – The Doubts of John the Baptizer (part 1), Dough Offering in Numbers 15, Polycarp of Smyrna, the High Priestly Prayer of John 17 (part 2)
July 2025
July 5 – Josephus’ Description of the Land around Capernaum, Bible Quiz on the Roman Emperors, the Grave of Oskar Schindler, Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11 (part 3)
July 12 – Centurions in the New Testament, Adam’s Prayer in the Garden of Eden, Hezekiah’s Pool, Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11 (part 4)
July 19 – Questions and Thoughts from Luke 7:1-10, Ancient Purple Dye Factory in Israel, Bible Quiz: Is it from the Old or New Testament? Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11 (part 5)
July 26 – Faith Lessons from Luke 7:1-10, Mardigian Museum in the Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Discovery of a 1700-Year Old Oil Lamp near the Mount of Olives, Song of Moses in Exodus 15
June 2025
June 7 – Past Remarks by Skeptics about the Bible, Bethesda in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Talmud, Old Testament Joseph (part 2)
June 14 – The Identity of the Prophet (Deuteronomy 18), Antonia Fortress in Jerusalem, Statue of Liberty and the Land of Israel, How to Interpret Hebrews
June 21 – Climbing the Mountain (Deuteronomy 31), The Church of St. Mark in the Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Book Review of “The Christian Traveler’s Guide to the Holy Land” by Charles Dyer, Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11 (part 1)
June 28 – The Synagogue at Capernaum in Galilee, Warren’s Shaft in Jerusalem, Thrice Daily Prayer, Hall of Faith in Hebrews (part 2)
May 2025
May 3 – The Ten Commandments (Deuteronomy 5), Summary of Psalm 17, Jewish Authors of “Curious George,” Psalms of Ascent
May 10 – A Good Land (Deuteronomy 8), King David’s Cenotaph, Cholent: “Food of Heaven,” Nazareth in Galilee
May 17 – The Palestine Viper, the Location of Gabbatha in Jerusalem, My Shofar, Zacchaeus
May 24/31 – It’s Not You, It’s Him (Deuteronomy 9), Summary of Psalm 20, Old Testament Joseph (part 1)
April 2025
Apr 5 – Seven Busy Weeks (Numbers 9), The Small Wall in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, a Jewish Connection to the 2025 NCAA Final Four, Sermon on the Mount (part 3)
Apr 12 – Marching Orders (Numbers 10), Feast of Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Shechem (part 1)
Apr 19 – Green-eyed Siblings (Numbers 12), Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu in Jerusalem, Date & Cocoa Balls, Shechem (part 2)
Apr 26 – Balaam and God’s Protection (Numbers 22-24), The Cenacle on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, The Church of St. Anne in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Jesus in Psalm 2
March 2025
Mar 1 – Star of David Mosaic, Johnny Cash’s Trip to Israel, Tomb of King David in Jerusalem, Caesarea Philippi
Mar 8 – “The Shepherdess” by Vincent van Gogh, Burnt House in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Soccer in Palestine, Time of the Judges
Mar 15 – Israel’s Common Blue Butterfly, Herodian Houses in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Purim, Samson
Mar 22 – Jesus in the Book of Numbers, the Cardo in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Monasteries in Israel, Sermon on the Mount (part 1)
Mar 29 – The Nazirite Vow (Numbers 6), The Broad Wall in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Torah and the Tanakh, Sermon on the Mount (part 2)
February 2025
Feb 1 – Chords Bridge in Jerusalem, What Color Was David’s Hair? Church of the Redeemer in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, My Favorite Old Testament Books
Feb 8 – Chagall Tapestries, David’s Palace in the City of David in Jerusalem, My Wooden Ark-Building Set, Elijah
Feb 15 – “The Apple Core” at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, Does It Ever Get Cold in Heaven? Via Dolorosa, the Jordan River (part 1)
Feb 22 – “Pomegranates in Safed” by Nahum Gutman, Al Aqsa in Jerusalem, the Israel National Trail, the Jordan River (part 2)
January 2025
Jan 4 – Bonding with Baby Jesus, En Gedi in the Judean Wilderness, David and Goliath Caption, the Messiah (part 2)
Jan 11 – City of Beersheba in Israel, the Uniqueness of Man, “She Will Forever Bloom,” the Messiah (part 3)
Jan 18 – The Age of Coal, Fun Facts about the Greek New Testament (part 1), The Story of Taking Masada, the Number Twelve
Jan 25 – Micha Ullman’s Manhole Cover Art, Fun Facts about the Greek New Testament (part 2), Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, Brief History of Jericho
December 2024
Dec 7 – “Jerusalem of Gold,” Hidden Manna and New White Stone in Revelation 2, Tabernacle of Moses (part 2)
Dec 14 – “Shalom Aleichem,” Red Lentil Stew, David Street in the Old City of Jerusalem, Tabernacle of Moses (part 3)
Dec 21 – One Sunday in Jerusalem, Prayers of the Presidents, Tower of the Flock in Micah 4:8, Studying the Book of Hebrews
Dec 28 – Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, Hanukkah, Dreidel, the Messiah (part 1)
November 2024
Nov 2 – Thoughts on the Origin of Life, Photography of the Sea of Galilee, Moses on Mount Sinai, the Greek Language of the New Testament
Nov 9 – Australopithecines, Fish Fry, Symbols of the Holy Spirit, Cisterns, Wells & Jesus
Nov 16 – Ten Things to Do at Masada, Time with Dad, Iconic Israeli Foods, Paul’s Third Missionary Journey
Nov 23 – “Lucy” the Missing Link, Hyssop-Roasted Cashews, Jim Pence, the Monarchial Period in Israel’s History
Nov 30 – Questionable Fossil Evidence for Human Evolution, a Thanksgiving Devotion, the Tabernacle of Moses (part 1)
October 2024
Oct 5 – Pliny the Younger, Rift Valley Road in Ancient Israel, “Oseh Shalom,” Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
Oct 12 – Seutonius, “Am Israel Chai,” the Road of the Patriarchs in Ancient Israel, Last Supper
Oct 19 – Josephus the Historian, Gifts from Israel, Basic Timeline of the Old Testament, Reading the Book of Acts
Oct 26 – Tacitus, the Lady of Brassempouy, Anointing Oil in Exodus 30, the Aramaic Language
September 2024
Sept 7 – Thallus, the Jericho Road in Ancient Israel, a Mother’s Disappointment, Zion Gate in Jerusalem
Sept 14 – Celsus, Via Maris in Ancient Israel, Summary of Psalm 16, Naboth’s Vineyard
Sept 21 – Lucian of Samosata, King’s Highway in Ancient Israel, Grab Your Helmet, the Garden Tomb and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (part 1)
Sept 28 – Mara Bar Serapion, Emmaus Road in Ancient Israel, “Somewhere over the Rainbow,” the Garden Tomb and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (part 2)
August 2024
Aug 3 – Prayer Shawl, Adam and Eve Seal, a Toothless Dragon, Paul’s First Missionary Journey
Aug 10 – Skull Cap, the Ancient Egyptians’ Belief in God, a Rare Gazelle Sighting in Israel, Mount Arbel in Galilee
Aug 17 – Early Proofs for Jesus Outside the Bible: an Introduction, Tisha B’Av, Cullman Bible Church, Jesus in Galilee
Aug 24 – Early Christian Writers of the 1st and 2nd Century, Wildlife Photography in Israel (part 1), Israeli Medals at the Paris Olympics, Creation of the World
Aug 31 – Phlegon of Tralles, Wildlife Photography in Israel (part 2), Egyptians and Their Belief in Resurrection, Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem
July 2024
July 6 – Charges against Jesus at Trial in John 18, the Prayer of Jesus in John 17, Old Pictures of Jerusalem, Adam’s Amusing Moments (part 2)
July 13 – Pilate and Barabbas, Ancient Creation Stories, Adam’s Amusing Moments (part 3)
July 20 – Prayer Boxes, the Legacy of Jonathan Edwards, Five Interesting Quotes, the Tenderness of Jesus
July 27 – The Mezuzah, Deuteronomy 1 in 25 Words, Manna, Meat & Melons, the Hills of Jerusalem
June 2024
June 1 – Caiaphas the High Priest, “Encouragement Live” with Don Hawkins, Abraham the Altar Builder, the Reason for the Exodus
June 8 – Peter and John, Notes on Hebrews 11:23-40, Notes on Mark 15:33-41
June 15 – Jesus’ Preliminary Hearing before Annas, Mary Magdalene, Scientific Contributions of Israel, the Name of God
June 22 – Peter’s Denials at Caiaphas’ House, “I Love Words,” Traveler’s Prayer, Notes on Mark 15:42-16:8
June 29 – The Praetorium in Jerusalem, God Speaks in the Silence, Safety on the Ground in Israel, Adam’s Amusing Moments (part 1)
May 2024
May 4 – Cullman Bible Church, the Kidron Valley and Garden of Gethsemane, Silan Oat Crushed Cookies, a Handful of Jelly Beans, Notes on Mark 15:1-5
May 11 – Jesus’ Arrest in the Garden, 10 Amazing Trees in Israel, Book Review of “Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus” by Nabeel Qureshi, Notes on Mark 15:6-15
May 18 – Jesus’ Cup of Suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane, Roman Mile Marker in Caesarea, Monkeys in Israel, the Mount of Olives
May 25 – Annas: the High Priest, Joseph: the Fruitful Shade Tree, Notes on Mark 15:16-32
April 2024
Apr 6 – Heel Bones of Yehohanan (part 2), the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount, Holy Land Gift Box, Notes on Mark 14:32-42
Apr 13 – Tower of Babel, Top 5 Quotes of the Apostle Peter, Notes on Mark 14:43-52
Apr 20 – Jesus’ Walk to Gethsemane, the Hanging Orange Tree of Jaffa, the Pool of Siloam, Notes on Mark 14:53-65
Apr 27 – Brook Kidron in Jerusalem, Update on the Ashes of the Red Heifer, Spice Road Farm, Notes on Mark 14:66-72
March 2024
Mar 2 – Caiaphas Ossuary, Summary of Psalm 51, Prayer of Jabez, Notes Mark 12:28-34
Mar 9 – Pilate Stone, Battle of Beersheba, Tumbalalaika, Notes on Mark 13:1-13
Mar 16 – Revisiting the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Life of Peter, Notes on Mark 14:1-11
Mar 23 – Nazareth Inscription, A Jewish Lullaby, Quotes from Israel’s Leaders, Notes on Mark 14:12-21
Mar 30 – Heel Bones of Yehohanan (part 1), “Soul Shepherd” by Joel Kramer, God Knows Best, Notes on Mark 14:22-31
February 2024
Feb 3 – First-Century Synagogues in Israel, A Rare Coin Near Tzur Hadassah in Israel, Burnt Offerings, Notes on Mark 11:1-11
Feb 10 – Revisiting the Pool of Siloam, Four Ancient Swords, Sin Offerings, Notes on Mark 11:12-25
Feb 17 – Jacob’s Well in the West Bank, Ancient Colors, Fun Facts about Solomon’s Temple, Notes on Mark 11:27-33
Feb 24 – Temple Discoveries, Trespass Offering, the Fifth Gospel, Three Amazing Synagogues in Israel
December 2023
Dec 2 – The Holy Sepulcher’s Churchmen, Silas, Summary of Psalm 43
Dec 9 – The Holy Sepulcher’s True Cross, “White Christmas,” Audio Christmas Programs, No Room in the Inn
Dec 16 – The Holy Sepulcher’s Beautiful Mosaic, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Joy to the World,” the Magi and the Star, Notes on Mark 9:14-29
Dec 23 – Golgotha’s Landscape, “I Have a Little Dreidel,” the Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Talking Sheep?
Dec 30 – “Mary, Did You Know?” Summary of Psalm 12, My Three Other Countries, the Lion and the Lamb
November 2023
Nov 4 – The Holy Sepulcher’s Sleepless Nights, Genesis Land in Israel, From Lydda to Caesarea, Summary of Psalm 70, Notes on Mark 7:24-37
Nov 11 – The Holy Sepulcher’s Cracked Column, Crusaders, Naphtali Mountains, Peace Offerings, Notes on Mark 8:1-21
Nov 18 – The Holy Sepulcher’s Ship Graffiti, The Oaks of Mamre and the Altar of Abraham, Book Review of Israel Always by Christopher Katulka, Notes on Mark 8:27-33
Nov 25 – The Holy Sepulcher’s Rooftop Residents, Acts 10-11, Icthus, Notes on Mark 8:34-38
October 2023
Oct 7 – Psalm 119:176, Jeremiah 26, Topol: Secret Agent, Paul’s First Missionary Journey, Notes on Mark 6:7-29
Oct 14 – Heavy Hearts, Summary of Psalm 93, Grain and Drink Offerings, Amazing Rock Formations, Notes on Mark 6:30-44
Oct 21 – The Holy Sepulcher’s Front Door, Dead Sea Salt, An Ancient Hate, Revisiting the Battlefield of David and Goliath, Notes on Mark 6:45-56
Oct 28 – The Holy Sepulcher’s Ladder, Summary of Psalm 125, The Date of Hamas’ Attack on Israel, Sand Art, Notes on Mark 7:1-23
September 2023
Sept 2 – Psalm 119:135, Carob Powder, Book Review of “Where God Came Down” by Joel Kramer, Elisha’s Bald Head, Notes on Mar 4:21-34
Sept 9 – Psalm 119:141, My Top 5 Favorite Places in Israel, False Messiahs, Escape from Sobibor, Notes on Mark 4:35-41
Sept 16 – Psalm 119:148, Hawaij, the Hasidic Jew, Guess How Many Pomegranate Seeds, Notes Mark 5:1-20
Sept 23 – Psalm 119:154, Hasidic Jewish Comedians, Professional Mourners, Dating Archaeological Finds, Notes on Mark 5:21-43
Sept 30 – Psalm 119:165, Baharat, Summary of Psalm 14, Feast of Tabernacles, Notes on Mark 6:1-6
August 2023
Aug 5 – Psalm 119:103, Za’atar, Beards and the Bible, What Does Kosher Mean? Notes on Mark 3:7-21
Aug 12 – Psalm 119:105, a Walk up the Mount of Olives, How Long Will My Oil Lamp Burn? Notes on Mark 3:22-30
Aug 19 – Psalm 119:114, Sumac, Summary of Psalm 13, the Marriage Covenant, Notes on Mark 3:31-35
Aug 26 – Psalm 119:126, Revisiting Capernaum, the Plot of the Bible, Stomping on Glass at a Jewish Wedding, Notes on Mark 4:1-20
July 2023
July 1 – Psalm 119:63, Numbers 6:24-26, the Golden Gate of the Temple Mount, Did Jesus Work in Sepphoris? Notes on Mark 1:1-13
July 8 – Psalm 119:71, Israeli News Sites, Western Wall Plans, 1st Century Sabbath Laws (part 1), Notes on Mark 1:14-28
July 15 – Psalm 119:74, Hyssop, Ten Fun Facts on the Hebrew Bible (part 1), 1st Century Sabbath Laws (part 2), Notes on Mark 1:29-45
July 22 – Psalm 119:86, Oranges in Israel, Ten Fun Facts on the Hebrew Bible (part 2), 1st Century Sabbath Laws (part 3), Notes on Mark 2:1-22
July 29 – Psalm 119:89, Rocks of Israel, Tzitzit, Monkey Zoos in Israel, Notes on Mark 2:23-3:6
June 2023
June 3 – Feast of Pentecost, the Sea of Galilee (part 2 and part 3), “It’s Raining Falafel,” Samson (part 2)
June 10/17 – Psalm 119:47-48, the Land without Cheeseburgers, Israel’s Best Beaches
June 24 – Psalm 119:50, King Jotham, Aaron’s Rod, a Blessing for the Home, Samson (part 3 and part 4)
May 2023
May 6 – Psalm 119:18, the Exodus (part 1 and part 2), King Charles’ Coronation Oil, Tola & Jair
May 13 – Psalm 119:28, the Exodus (part 3), LEGO Model of the Second Temple, My Top 5 Memories from Israel, Jephthah
May 20/27 – Psalm 119:37, the Sea of Galilee (part 1), Biblical Crowns and Coronations, Samson (part 1)
April 2023
Apr 1 – Peter: the Humbled Disciple, Kabbalah, Golden Lampstand in the Tabernacle, the Languages of Israel, Othniel
Apr 8 – Golden Jackal in Israel, Feast of Passover, Altar of Incense in the Tabernacle, the Ruins at Madras in Israel, Ehud
Apr 15 – Easter Lily, the Ostrich in Israel, Ark of the Covenant in the Tabernacle, a Walk through the Machane Yehuda Market, Shamgar
Apr 22 – Psalm 119:4, Magdala Stone, the Veil in the Tabernacle, Top 5 People Memories from Israel, Deborah
Apr 29 – Psalm 119:11, the Synagogue, Top 5 Food Memories from Israel, Gideon
March 2023
Mar 4 – James: the Unknown Disciple, Humanistic Judaism, Hatikvah: “The Hope,” My Three Aluminum Cans, Conquest of Northern Canaan
Mar 11 – James: the Ambitious Disciple, Messianic Judaism, Bronze Altar in the Tabernacle, Language Sites & Apps, Tribal Allotments
Mar 18 – John: the Loving Disciple, Karaite Judaism, Bronze Laver in the Tabernacle, Hava Nagila: “Let Us Rejoice,” Cities of Refuge in the Bible
Mar 25 – Thomas: the Doubting Disciple, Haredi Judaism, Table of Showbread in the Tabernacle, Adon Olam: “Eternal Master,” Joshua’s Legacy
February 2023
Feb 4 – Matthew: the Outcast Disciple, First Jewish Temple, NASCAR driver Alon Day, Orthodox Judaism, Renewing the Covenant
Feb 11 – Simon: the Rebel Disciple, Reformed Judaism, Second Jewish Temple, the Cyclamen, the Gibeonite Deception
Feb 18 – Judas Thaddaeus: the Steady Disciple, Conservative Judaism, Third Jewish Temple, Broken Pottery Handle from Israel, the Day the Sun Stood Still
Feb 25 – Judas Iscariot: the Two-faced Disciple, Reconstructionist Judaism, Plans for the Third Jewish Temple, Ancient Hand Lamps in Israel, Conquest of Southern Canaan
January 2023
Jan 7 – Bahaism, Dome of the Chain on the Temple Mount, Canaan Dog in Israel, Encamped at the Jordan
Jan 14 – Andrew: the Caring Disciple, Hinduism, Elah Fortress in Israel, Ink Flag, Scouting Jericho
Jan 21 – Philip: the Logical Disciple, Buddhism, Theodotos Inscription, Israeli Monopoly, Crossing the Jordan
Jan 28 – Nathanael Bartholomew: the Prejudiced Disciple, the Circassians of Israel, Church of the Nativity Siege, the Hoopoe in Israel, Conquering Ai
December 2022
Dec 3 – An Ancient Basket from the Judean Wilderness, Islam, “While Watching Flocks by Night,” the Burning Bush, Isaiah 7:14, Dating Christmas Day (part 1)
Dec 10 – The Foot of a Crucified Man, Moody Radio Christmas Specials, Tomb of Santa Claus, Caravanserai in Israel, Dating Christmas Day (part 2)
Dec 17 – The Star of Bethlehem, Child Conqueror, The Coming Messiah, Jerusalem LEGO Creation, Dating Christmas Day (part 3)
Dec 24 – Herod: An Angry Man, Snowy Jerusalem, the Carpenter’s Son, Christmas in Nazareth, Massacre of the Bethlehem Children, a Ruler out of Bethlehem, a Soul-Piercing Sword, Dating Christmas Day (part 4)
Dec 31 – Two Creation Accounts in Genesis? Death of Judas Iscariot, More Snowy Jerusalem, Joy to the World
November 2022
Nov 5 – The Heel Bones of Yehohanan (part 1), the Palestinians, Joseph’s Foreshadowing of Jesus (part 2), Red Heifers from Texas to Israel, Mary Magdalene
Nov 12 – The Heel Bones of Yehohanan (part 2), the Neo-pagans in Israel, Joseph’s Foreshadowing of Jesus (part 3), the Center of the World in Jerusalem, Samuel of Ramah
Nov 19 – Goliath’s Favorite Fruit? Christianity in Israel, Age of the Earth, Bomb Shelters in Israel, Samson of Zorah
Nov 26 – King Herod’s Bonsai Garden, Judaism, Count Your Blessings, Elijah of Tishbe
October 2022
Oct 1 – Temple Inscriptions (part 2), Millennial Temple, the Druze in Israel, “The Encounter” in Magdala, Chorazin
Oct 8 – Nazareth Inscription, the Jews in Israel, Carob Tree in Israel, Matzo Ball Soup, Mount Precipice in Nazareth, Gideon of Ophrah
Oct 15 – Gallio Inscription, the Arabs in Israel, Summary of Psalm 44, Twenty Chairs Quiz from Lachish, Saul of Gibeah
Oct 22 – Pilate Stone, the Black Hebrews of Dimona, Summary of Psalm 15, the Lychee, Amos of Tekoa
Oct 29 – John Rylands p52 Papyrus, the Samaritans, Joseph’s Foreshadowing of Jesus (part 1), Jonah of Gath-Hepher
September 2022
Sept 3/10 – Erastus Inscription, Ecce Homo Arch in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Pater Noster Church on the Mount of Olives
Sept 17 – Caiaphas Ossuary, the First Church in Jerusalem, Mustard Seed, Hanukkiah, Name That Fruit (part 2), Jericho
Sept 24 – Temple Inscriptions (part 1), the Bedouin in Israel, Tribulation Temple, Name That Fruit (part 3), City of David
August 2022
Aug 6 – Tel Dan Stele, Hazor in Israel, Summary of Psalm 12, Herodium Near Bethlehem
Aug 13 – Dead Sea Scrolls, Tel Dan, a Fork Found at Chorazin in Galilee, Caesarea Maritima
Aug 20 – Sergius Paulus Inscriptions, Pinnacle of the Temple in Jerusalem, Alexander Nevsky Church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Cain’s Wife
Aug 27 – Pool of Siloam in the City of David in Jerusalem, Shrine of the Book in Jerusalem, Hebrew Alphabet Sing-a-long, Name That Fruit (part 1), Tower of David in the Old City of Jerusalem
July 2022
July 2 – Moabite Stone, Peter’s Fish in the Sea of Galilee, Aleppo Codex, Guvrin Valley in Israel
July 9 – Nebuchadnezzar Chronicle, Ministry Mascot, St. James Cathedral in the Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, Lachish Valley in Israel
July 16 – Hezekiah’s Tunnel in Jerusalem, Eilat Stone, Widow’s Mite, Population Figures in Israel, Joppa
July 23 – Lachish Reliefs, Beth She’an in Galilee, Museum of the Jewish People, Dan
July 30 – Ketef Hinnom Scrolls, Heavenly Temple, Banias in Galilee, Mt. Arbel Near the Sea of Galilee
June 2022
June 4 – Eastern Gate of the Temple Mount, Best Places to Sing in Israel, a First Try at Israel’s Independence, Hills and Valleys of the Shephelah in Israel, “Shalom Chaverim”
June 11 – Assyrian Limmu Lists, Jokes, Naming of the State of Israel, Aijalon Valley in Israel, Handy Online Sites
June 18 – Cyrus Cylinder, Bottle Dance from Fiddler on the Roof, Tomb of Annas in the Hinnom Valley of Jerusalem, Sorek Valley in the Shephelah of Israel, Cana in Galilee
June 25 – Merneptah Stele, Astronauts from Israel, Field of Blood in the Hinnom Valley of Jerusalem, Elah Valley in Israel
May 2022
May 7 – Dung Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem, Basketball in Israel, Bar Mitzvahs at Western Wall, the Mount of Olives in Prophecy, Best Bible Translations
May 14 – New Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem, Book Review of “The Valley of Vision,” the Bible in 50 Words, the Dead Sea in Prophecy, Camel Beauty Pageant
May 21 – May 14, 1948, Lag BaOmer, More 2017 Trip Memories, Megiddo in Prophecy, Sea of Galilee’s North Shore
May 28 – Huldah Gates of the Temple Mount, Bethsaida in Galilee, Israel’s Future Glory in Prophecy, a Lounge for VIPs Near the Temple Mount
April 2022
April 2 – Herod’s Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem, the Shema, Siege of Lachish, Upper Room in Jerusalem, More 2019 Trip Memories
April 9 – Damascus Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem, Defense of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher As Site of Golgotha (part 1), Garden of Gethsemane, a Rare Coin Found on the Pilgrim Road in Jerusalem
April 16 – Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem, Defense of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher As Site of Golgotha (part 2), LEGO Stop Motion, Gallicantu in Jerusalem, Tornados in Israel
April 23 – Defense of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher As Site of Golgotha (part 3), David and Goliath, “Happy Birthday,” Site of Gabbatha in Jerusalem, Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River
April 30 – Zion Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem, Water Levels of the Sea of Galilee and Dead Sea, Tabgha in Galilee, an Ancient Purple Cloth from Israel
March 2022
March 5 – “Mah Yafeh Hayom Shabbat Shalom,” Pharaoh Hophrah, Isaiah 6 & Zechariah 14, Sea of Galilee, Pastors’ and Bible Teachers’ Forum
March 12 – Jerusalem’s Gates and Quarters Quiz, Favorite Bible Commentaries, 2019 Trip Memories, Capernaum in Galilee, Book of Jacob in the Bible
March 19 – Jerusalem’s Gates and Walls Summary, SYM’s Bible Studies, Honey in Israel, 15 Enjoyable Things to Do in Israel, Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem, City of Jerusalem on Google Maps
March 26 – St. Stephen’s Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem, “The Olive Harvest,” Black Hebrews of Dimona, Bethany in Israel, Matthew 1:1-17
February 2022
Feb 5 – Eastern Wall of Jerusalem, 2017 Trip Memories, Live Western Wall Camera, Jacob’s Well, SYM’s Purpose
Feb 12 – Sabbath Observance, Earthquake Evidence from Jerusalem, Copper Scroll Project, Shechem, November 29, 1947
Feb 19 – Geography of Israel Quiz, Magdala Synagogue, Summary of Psalm 73, Mt. Gerizim, Hanukkah
Feb 26 – Maps and Photos, a Church Floor in Bethsaida, 10-Agorot Israeli Coin, Pool of Bethesda in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, 10 Hebrew Words
January 2022
Jan 29 – Chagall Windows in Israel, an Amethyst Found on the Pilgrim Road in Israel, Hezekiah’s Tunnel in Jerusalem, Herod’s Temple, Snow in Jerusalem