Category Archives: In the news

Real Men

Real Men
That’s one of the reasons I like archaeology. I know the Bible is true in my head – but it connects with my heart in a different way when I can touch it and see it. It also lends confidence to the accuracy of our Biblical text. Skeptical historians used to assert that King David,…
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Competitive?

Competitive?
Do you consider yourself competitive? What does that look like for you? Competition in ancient Judaism is relatively unknown. Man’s value is derived from being made in God’s image, not from proving superiority over another. And since Judaism is an Eastern culture, it favors community over individuals. The community works together as a whole, not…
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Two Buck Chuck?

Two Buck Chuck?
Here's a fun article announcing the discovery of a jug found in Jerusalem. It apparently held "cheap wine." I wonder if Joe had a Trading Post back in the time of Solomon. Or maybe it was what they drank at the wedding before Jesus came and made more. Enjoy! What interesting artifacts have you run across?
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Prepare the way

Prepare the way
This is the season of advent. A time when we prepare for Christ’s coming. Long ago the prophets foretold of the Messiah’s coming, though the day and hour were not known. The people of Israel must have tired of looking – hoping and waiting over hundreds of years. During the darkest times of need, the…
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