by Dr. Mike Evans | Jul 25, 2016 | Blog
Today, our journey through biblical locations brings us to Beit Anya, Bethany. Beit Anya, (Greek: Βηθανία) is recorded in the New Testament as the home of the siblings Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, as well as that of Simon the Leper. Located near Jerusalem, on the...
by Dr. Mike Evans | Jul 25, 2016 | Blog
Although Sukkot is mostly known as one of the most important Jewish holidays, today we focus on it as a place where the Israelites had their second stop in their long journey out of Egypt. The first location was Ramses, where they gathered before the departure for...
by Dr. Mike Evans | Jul 22, 2016 | Blog
Today’s name is the Hebrew name of the Land of Israel, E•retz Yis•ra•el. The word ‘a•retz’ is the general word for ‘land,’ and ‘eretz’ becomes more specific, and it means ‘the land of.’ The Land of Israel is one of several names for an area of indefinite geographical...
by Dr. Mike Evans | Jul 22, 2016 | Blog
Much of the expansion of the ‘new world’ became possible thanks to brave settlers, who were often also Bible followers: pilgrims, missionaries, merchants, teachers, and people who were striving for new life in unexplored lands. Their faith had led them to name new...
by Dr. Mike Evans | Jul 14, 2016 | Blog
Zephaniah is one of the 12 minor prophets who prophesied in the days of King Josiah, son of Amon of Judah. The meaning of his name is a perfect example for the name-fate connection we discussed above. The name Zephaniah, Tz’fan•ya, comes from the root TZ.F.N (Tzadik,...
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