That the World May Know — Volume 13: Isreal's Mission
At the foot of Mount Sinai, the Israelites made a profound commitment: not just to worship God as their king, but to become something more – a beacon of holiness in a fractured world. This calling, seeded long ago when God first summoned Abraham from Ur, would define his lineage and find its ultimate echo in Jesus’s own teachings. Join us on a journey through Israel and Jordan, traversing the rugged landscapes of Sinai and uncovering the echoes of history within the ancient cities of the Decapolis. We'll explore what it truly means to live as a kingdom of priests in our modern age.
As the Israelites departed Egypt, embarking on their journey toward the Promised Land with God as their guide, how much of their history did they carry with them? Some, like Moses' parents, appeared to hold onto a faith and knowledge of the…
From the void, from the Hebrew concept of "tohu vebohu"—absolute chaos—God brought forth splendor and order. When humankind strayed from grace, the world embarked on a protracted descent back into that primordial disorder. Yet, God's purpos…
The world of the Bible was deeply familiar with sheep and shepherds, a familiarity that explains why Jesus frequently employs this imagery as metaphor in his teachings. Shepherds of that era possessed an intimate knowledge of each animal in…
Among the many stories Jesus shared, the tale of the Prodigal Son stands out as perhaps the most beloved. It recounts how a younger son petitions his father for his share of the inheritance and departs, venturing to a distant land with his …
Throughout his ministry, Jesus’ compassion for sinners and those deemed ritually unclean drew censure from the Pharisees and teachers of the law. For God’s word had cautioned his people against touching anything considered impure, and they …
