New Testament

Behold the Lamb of God

John the Baptist was still preparing people at the Jordan River for the coming of the Messiah, yet he had already baptized Jesus and now Jesus walking by ready to begin His mission. John turns to two of his disciples and says something very remarkable, "Behold the Lamb of God." He said this because he knew that Jesus would lay down His life a...

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John`s Message About the Holy Spirit

John had a very special calling as the messenger of the Messiah. He was given understanding by God about the Messiah, and he knew something that most people didn`t understand, that the Holy Spirit would be given to all who believe, and their bodies would become the new Temple of God. John said:...

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The Devil

The "devil" is an interesting title, it means "slanderer". The word explains very clearly how Satan operates. He slanders and distorts man`s understanding of God. Man CANNOT know God unless God reveals Himself by the Holy Spirit. Many times man`s mind can believe certain things about God and form a belief based on our five senses and the worl...

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The First Disciples - Andrew and John

The Jesus turned around and saw them following him, and he immediately asked them, "what do you seek?" and they answered, "Rabbi, where are you staying?", and Jesus responded, "come and see." they continued to journey with him throughout that day. The Bible mentions the name of one of the two disciples, his name is Andrew, but the others name...

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The New Testament World

Map of the New Testament World During the Time of the Roman Empire. The Nations. This map reveals the "Nations" within the ancient world during the first century A.D., the time of the New Testament. The map includes the areas of Israel, Asia, Greece, and Italy....

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Map of New Testament Israel

Map of Israel During the New Testament. Israel had 3 main regions: Galilee in the north, Samaria in the middle, and Judaea in the south. In Galilee there was upper Galilee and lower Galilee. Upper Galilee had many mpountain ranges averaging around 4,000 feet. Lower Galilee had smaller hills of 1,000 feet. The very fertile Plain of Esdralon an...

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The Boy Jesus Comes to the Temple in Jerusalem

During the time of the Passover in Israel, it was important for Jews to come to Jerusalem and celebrate the Passover feast and make a sacrifice at the Temple. The Bible reveals that Joseph and Mary went to Jerusalem for the Passover every year, and this time Jesus was 12 years old. The journey to Jerusalem was a very long and difficult journey...

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The Dwelling Place of God

The Temple in Jerusalem was an architectural wonder, having been built by Herod the Great, one of the greatest architects of the ancient world. The Jews referred to it as the "Second Temple" because the Babylonians destroyed the First Temple in 586 BC. The location of the Temple was very significant, the holy of holies rested upon the exact pl...

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The Kingdom of Herod the Great

Map of Herods Kingdom During the New Testament. Herod the Great and his Kingdom. During the time of the birth of Jesus in the New Testament Israel was under the dominion of King Herod "the Great". Herod was the son of Antipater, an Idumean (Edomite) who had come to the aid of Julius Caesar in Alexandria and was made chief minister of Judea in...

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The Divisions of Herods Kingdom

Map of the Divisions of Herods Kingdom After His Death. This map shows the Tetrarchies and Roman Administration of Israel. The Kingdom of Herod the Great Divided. After Herod the Great had died his kingdom was divided among his three sons, Antipas, Phillip, and Archelaus. Archelaus inherited Judea, Antipas was given Galilee and Perea (Transjo...

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