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Imagine the scene. One moment you’re planning a wedding, and the next, it seems that your spouse-to-be has been unfaithful. What now? Joseph, descendant of King David, wrestled with this very dilemma one night.
The remains of biblical Dan can be found in a beautiful nature reserve at the base of Mount Hermon, about 6 km west of Caesarea Philippi. There have been some huge archaeological discoveries here, which verify the accuracy of the biblical record!
At Caesarea Philippi, a stunning dialogue took place between Jesus and his disciples.
Mount Hermon is Israel’s highest mountain, with its summit sitting at 2814 m (over 9000 ft) above sea level. Snow occupies the summit for much of the year. This snow has long been valued by locals. Nowadays, there is a ski resort on Hermon, and in times past, Hermon’s snow was used to cool food and drinks in nearby villages.
Matthew is a riveting book, though it may not appear so at first! In fact, when you open your Bible to Matthew 1, you’ll be greeted by a lengthy list of names. Don’t let that put you off, though! This line-up of monikers is truly meaningful.
Gath was a town with multiple claims to fame.
This is the type of lion that roamed ancient Israel, clashing with famous figures such as Samson (Judges 14:5) and David (1 Sam 17:34-36).
The Valley of Elah, part way between Bethlehem and the Mediterranean Sea, hosted one of history’s most renowned showdowns.
This temple likely rivalled the one in Jerusalem for several hundred years, before Jews destroyed it around 110 BC.
At first glance, you may think this picture was snapped in Egypt. There are camels, there are pyramids, and the Nile River is not far away.