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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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The Wedding in Cana

Two days later the disciples and Jesus heard that Mary, the mother of Jesus was attending a wedding in Cana and they were also invited so they came. It must have been a fun journey for the disciples and Jesus through the hills of Galilee since there was no main road from the sea of Galilee across to Cana. When they arrived Mary came to Jesus ...

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The Jewish Leaders Arrive

The rich and powerful leaders of the Temple, the priests and Levites, the scribes, the Pharisees, the Sadducees, it does not say exactly which ones but they came rushing out and said to Jesus: "What sign do You show to us, since You do these things?" - John 2:18...

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