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Could You Explain Jesus' Trial to a Skeptic?

There are skeptics who think the "courtroom scene" as told in the gospels is complete fiction. They say the gospels portray an illegal, nonsensical trial. Fortunately, archaeology and history do not agree.

 

First, let's note that all the main characters of the investigation and trial have been identified and verified by historical and archaeological sources. These are referred to as extra-biblical sources. The places– high priest houses, Pilate's residence as the praetorium (Herod's old p...

How to Know the Difference Between Good and Evil

The buzzards are back.

 

I feel so blessed that outside my window blue water laps at the shoreline. I stare out the window (too much) as I (am suppose to be at) work, and feel so thankful to see eagles, fish hawks, gulls, herons, mergansers and "The Cormorant."

 

But now the buzzards are back. No doubt they are beautiful gliders. I just don't get as excited seeing them over the water. Mainly because I've seen them up close, and I identify them with death, ugliness and puking. Them no...

Noah Study Guide

We are working hard on getting out another study guide. This one will be a companion to our book Noah. Our target is the end of March. Similar to the Abram To Abraham Study Guide, it will include devotions and be adaptable to small groups and homeschools.

 

We hope it will be a blessing to you in your pursuit of spiritual growth and readiness to share Jesus with the world.

From Abram To Abraham Study Guide: It's Here!

Want to liven up your Bible curriculum with some serious apologetics and archaeology?
Need a Sherpa to navigate the daily schedule?
Do you like to learn along with your students or would you rather they go it on their own?

Check, check and check either way.

We are so excited to share our latest addition. This Study Guide is a companion to our book From Abram to Abraham. It includes instructions for homeschool teachers and a lesson template for church Bible study leaders. Currently...

Archaeology: Proving Genesis Right...Again

I wanted to share an article with you from Bible History Daily. Archaeologists are studying a site in Jordan they think is one of the earliest dating to 7000 BC. (Keep in mind, however, there are sites in Turkey dating to the same era and earlier.) It has transformed their ideas of primitive man.

 

Article quote:

The Jibal al-Khashabiyeh kites and associated finds show that the region’s Neolithic people were far more sophisticated than previously thought, and had developed a mass hunt...

Coming Soon: From Abram To Abraham Study Guide

This study guide will be a companion to the book From Abram To Abraham. It was written to help you get the most out of the information contained in the book and to provide a curriculum for those who need one.

 

It includes devotions, activities, opportunities for further study and questions to strengthen learning. Answer keys are provided.

 

For more formalized learning there is a suggested assignment schedule and tests for each chapter. Two pathways to learning, guided or independe...

Luke's Account of Jesus' Birth: Gutsy Historian or Fake News Contributor?

When you read Luke's gospel you realize right away this guy isn't fooling around. He is mentioning real historical people whose history can be verified. He is either a bald faced liar who doesn't give a rip or a detailed historian who is presenting you with a story you can trust.

 

When he begins the story of Jesus' birth in Luke 2, he starts by mentioning the adopted son of Julius Caesar, Gaius Octavius otherwise known as Augustus Caesar. He mentions a decree Augustus made. "And it happen...

Which Came First: Paintings of the Nativity or of the Magi?

There are a couple Rembrandt paintings that made news in 2021.

 

One may be an unknown Rembrandt recovered in 2019 after being stolen from the Friedenstein Castle forty years ago. It was Germany's biggest art heist, and the thief (or thieves) has never been charged. One of the stolen paintings, the Bearded Old Man, is a portrait thought to be done by one of Rembrandt's students. But after recent careful study, it was announced in November some believe it may have been painted by Rembrandt...

Please Pray...

I wanted to share this video with those who will pray. Facebook sent me a message that says this post is political or involves a sensitive social issue so you probably won't see the post in your newsfeed. My intent  is not political. Here is the original post:  We talked about this before but please continue to pray for Native/First Nations women. This is an informative video on the problem. Please share it with people who will pray. Thank you Mark Martin and CBN for being obedient to God's ...

How Accurate Is Our Nativity Scene?

Last year many communities were fighting for the right to display a public nativity scene. Why the opposition if it is a fairy tale tradition on the level of Santa Claus?

 

Because there is alot more truth than fiction in the image, and it has the ability to stir hope in the hearts of men.

 

That said, there are so many misconceptions about Jesus' birth. Some of them are our own fault because we do not pay attention to what the Bible really says. In this post we are going to consider...