History & Facts During Jesus' Time

How Jesus Upset the Feast of Tabernacles

How Jesus Upset the Feast of Tabernacles

The fall before Jesus was crucified, His friends in Galilee wanted Him to join them in making pilgrimage to Jerusalem for the fall holidays—Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and...

How Jesus Upset the Feast of Tabernacles

The fall before Jesus was crucified, His friends in Galilee wanted Him to join them in making pilgrimage to Jerusalem for the fall holidays—Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and...

Fasting Among the Jews

Fasting Among the Jews

Jews believe in personal prayer and may fast at any time when they feel the need. Certain holidays, including the Sabbath, are to be so full of joy that Jews...

Fasting Among the Jews

Jews believe in personal prayer and may fast at any time when they feel the need. Certain holidays, including the Sabbath, are to be so full of joy that Jews...

About John the Baptist

About John the Baptist

John was so important to God’s work that the angel Gabriel announced his pending birth and prophesied his greatness.

About John the Baptist

John was so important to God’s work that the angel Gabriel announced his pending birth and prophesied his greatness.

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A Scarcity of Wood

Wood is scarce in Israel. Modern Israelis have planted millions of trees, but naturally, trees and wood have been very precious in the country.

A Scarcity of Wood

Wood is scarce in Israel. Modern Israelis have planted millions of trees, but naturally, trees and wood have been very precious in the country.

The Illegal Trial of Christ

The Illegal Trial of Christ

Jesus' trial broke at least 18 of the Mosaic laws in place that were meant to protect the accused.

The Illegal Trial of Christ

Jesus' trial broke at least 18 of the Mosaic laws in place that were meant to protect the accused.

Keeping Your Herods Straight

Keeping Your Herods Straight

By the time we get to the Acts of the Apostles we have read about 3 Herods. They were all pretty interesting men, so let’s get them straight.

Keeping Your Herods Straight

By the time we get to the Acts of the Apostles we have read about 3 Herods. They were all pretty interesting men, so let’s get them straight.