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Field Notes: Nile River
The Nile River was the lifeline of ancient Egypt, providing water, food, and transportation. It is where Moses was placed in a basket and found by Pharoah’s daughter (Exodus 2). It is where the first plague occurred, when the water was turned to blood (Exodus 7). The Nile played a central role in Egypt’s power … Read more
Field Notes: Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea formed the western boundary of the land of Israel. It was a major route for travel and trade in the ancient world. The Apostle Paul traveled across it during his missionary journeys, including his voyage to Rome. It is where Paul was shipwrecked on his way to Rome (Acts 27). Jesus’s ministry … Read more
Field Notes: Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is a salt lake located at the lowest point on earth. Water flows from the Sea of Galilee (a place with much life) through the Jordan River into the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea has no outlet, so water flows in but does not flow out, resulting in the inability for any … Read more
Field Notes: Sea of Galilee
The Sea of Galilee was the center of Jesus’ ministry in northern Israel. Many of His most well-known moments happened there. It’s where He called fishermen like Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow Him. It’s where Jesus calmed a raging storm. It is where Jesus walked on water, and where Peter also walked on … Read more
Field Notes: Jordan River
When the Israelites led by Joshua reached the Jordan River, it was at flood stage – fast and deep – impossible to cross on their own. God instructed the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant to step into the water. As soon as their feet touched the river, the flow stopped, and the people … Read more
Mountains of the Bible
Many important events in Scripture happen on mountains. Here are some of the most significant. Mount Sinai/Horeb Mount Zion Mount of Olives Mount Carmel Mount Tabor Mount Hermon Mount Ararat Mount Moriah Mount Nebo Mount Gerizim Mount Ebal Now that you’ve finished your Mountainous Geography of the Bible 101 mini-course, please take your Final Exam. … Read more
Field Notes: Mount of Olives
The Mount of Olives is the ridge just east of Jerusalem, separated from the city by the Kidron Valley. It appears throughout the Gospels as on of Jesus’ regular places of prayer and teaching. From its slopes, Jesus delivered the Olivet Discourse about the end times (Matthew 24-25). At the foot of the mount is … Read more
Field Notes: Mount Tabor
Mount Tabor rises prominently out of the Jezreel Valley in northern Israel. In the Old Testament, it served as a gathering point for Israelite forces when Barak assembled troops to face Sisera’s army (Judges 4:5-14). In Christian tradition, Mount Tabor is often identified as the site of the Transfiguration, where Jesus revealed His glory to … Read more
Field Notes: Herod Agrippa II
Herod Agrippa II was the son of Herod Agrippa I and the great-grandson of Herod the Great. Unlike his father, he never ruled the full kingdom of his grandfather, but instead governed smaller territories in the northern regions under Roman authority. He ruled as a King as his father had, though over smaller territories than … Read more