Supporting the Deaf, Families, and Churches in Central Florida for over 25 years.
Supporting the Deaf, Families, and Churches in Central Florida for over 25 years.
The rumblings in the Middle East suggest that there might be some action soon in this volatile area. But do we know the history of this area of the world, that at one time was the epicenter of the Medo-Persian Empire? The Bible has many things to say about Persia, including the extraordinary king who enabled the reconstruction of the city of Jerusalem and its Temple. Let's check this history out, so that we can better understand the background of any events that happen this weekend.
Please note that downloading the PDF below will reveal 12 pages of maps that show how various political powers have controlled this part of the world.
There has been a lot of talk this week about how humans might be able to affect the weather of this massive planet. How should Christians respond to these arguments? What exactly are our responsibilities? What does God expect from us? Let’s explore.
There are a number of Bible verses that give hints as to where the actual Mt. Sinai is located. This includes an very unique rock that sits east of the Gulf of Aqaba arm of the Red Sea. We will also check out Paul's letter to the Christians in Galatia, where he seems to suggest that this location is exactly due south of Jerusalem. Let’s explore.
As the aches and pains increase, the older you get, you may hear or even say this phrase more often: “I guess I’m just going back to the dust!” But where does that phrase come from? How were our bodies originally created? And why are they gradually disintegrating? Let’s examine....
Where did the term "Palestine" come from? [Hint: it actually goes way back to about 100 years after Jesus.] And when was the Al-Aqsa mosque built? What does it have to do with the Dome of the Rock? And what is under that dome? Let's explore some history, and what the Bible says about that land area during the time of King David, AND the time of Jesus.