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Where Paul Abode: Inns and Hosts in the Apostolic Missions

In the grand narrative of the New Testament, as the Gospel of Christ surged forth from Jerusalem to the farthest reaches of the known world, the indefatigable Apostle Paul stands as a monumental figure. His apostolic missions, spanning thousands of miles across land and sea, were not merely journeys of geographical expanse but also profound odyssey...

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The Soldier’s Rest: Roman Forts and Waystations

In the vast sweep of history, where empires rise and fall, and the ceaseless march of humanity leaves its mark, few forces were as formidable and pervasive as the Roman legions. Their dominion stretched across lands both familiar and foreign to the people of the Bible, and wherever they went, they brought with them not only their formidable might b...

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The House of Simon and Other Biblical Hosts

In the chronicles of the New Testament, as the glorious light of the Gospel began to spread across Judea, Galilee, and beyond, the message of salvation often found its initial dwelling not in grand synagogues or public forums, but within the humble yet sacred confines of private homes. These were the abodes of faithful men and women who, driven by ...

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Where the Apostles Slept: Lodging in the New Testament Era

In the nascent days of the New Covenant, when the glorious light of the Gospel began to pierce the darkness of the world, those chosen by the Lord to spread His truth—the Apostles—found their rest not in grand palaces or established inns, but largely within the humble embrace of private homes. Their lodging, indeed, was a testament to the power of ...

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Teaching the Ways of Old with Living Maps

In the days of old, the wise taught in the gates, and knowledge passed from mouth to ear, from parchment to heart. Yet now, in the fullness of time, learning hath taken on new form — not to replace the ancient truths, but to reveal them more clearly. Through the light of moving maps and living landscapes, the sacred story is told afresh. The Teachi...

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The Kingdom of Babylon the Great, and the Borders Thereof in the Days of the Prophets

Of the Rise of Babylon And it came to pass after the fall of Nineveh, that a new kingdom arose in the plain of Shinar, mighty in battle and great in glory. Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, son of Nabopolassar, stretched forth his hand from the river Euphrates unto the sea, and his dominion was strong from the north even unto the south. And Babylon ...

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The Power of Maps in Biblical Storytelling and Education

Throughout history, maps have done more than record geography—they have shaped how we understand the world, the past, and even sacred truth. Nowhere is this more evident than in biblical storytelling and education, where maps serve as bridges between ancient events and the modern mind. From tracing the footsteps of Abraham to navigating Paul’s miss...

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The Concept of Grace in the New Testament: God's Unmerited Favor

The message of grace is one of the most powerful and transformative themes in the New Testament. Rooted in the Greek word charis, grace refers to God’s unmerited favor—a divine gift extended not because of human worthiness, but because of God's boundless love and mercy. The New Testament reveals grace not as an abstract idea, but as the very heart ...

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Jesus Found Those Doing Business

When Jesus entered the Temple He stood at the a large outer court of the Gentiles, and observed the men who had set up a marketplace in order to make lots of money from the pilgrims entering the Temple for Passover. The joyful songs and the festivities had been interrupted and the entrance to the Temple had turned into a place of squabbling ov...

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Jesus Wanted to Go To Galilee

This is a very powerful portion of Scripture, especially after studying the messianic prophecies in the Old Testament. Jesus desired to go to Galilee in the North, instead of Jerusalem, the holy city, where the Temple was and all the most holy Jews....

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