The Bible: Its Land and Culture
Understanding the Land and the Culture of the Bible Through Integrated Context
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What You Will Learn!
- Gain an introduction to Biblical context.
- Become familiar with the geography of Israel.
- Come to know first century Jewish culture.
- Receive an overview of Paul’s Roman world.
- Become more proficient in “correctly handling the word of truth” (Tim. 2:15).
- Become equipped to read the Bible like those we meet in the Bible.
- Become more confident in discerning the original meaning of a passage.
- Become familiar with proven resources for understanding the Bible in its context.
- Personal and corporate revival through falling in love with God and His Word again.
Description
A series of five seminar teachings, The Bible: Its Land & Culture was originally presented by Doug Greenwold on June 23rd and 24th, 2015 at the Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Wichita, Kansas. Each session combines narrated aerial videos of the Holy Land with revealing insights into the cultural context of biblical events at various locations in Israel. The visuals, interlaced with geographical and historical information, make this series invaluable for both individual Bible study and small group leadership.
Sessions include unique, narrated helicopter overflight of Israel integrates the sweeping story of Scripture with the land where it happened. Included are important Old and New Testament sites and regions. Ideal for use as a teaching tool for small groups and Bible classes.
Session 1 includes:
Biblical ContextIntroduction
Pursuit of Original Meaning
Geography Themes
Physical Geography
The Land of Milk & Honey
Session 2 includes:
Coastal Plain Aerial Video
Midnight Visitor Parable
Cultural Context Themes
Judean Wilderness Video
Session 3 includes:
Why Context Matters
John 14:2 & 15:2 Devotionals
Judean Wilderness Aerials
Geography II
Course Introduction: Why Context Always Matters:
One of Doug Greenwold’s fundamental teaching sessions, this video was originally recorded at the IBC 2017 Conference in Zeeland, Michigan and later distributed as a complimentary DVD to selected supporters of Preserving Bible Times. Now available to all in streaming format, this session will explain what all the hubbub is about regarding biblical context and precisely why it should become a priority for any serious student of the Scriptures. You’ll find this video to be a helpful introduction to contextual basics that will leave you thirsting to go deeper still.
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Who Should Attend!
- Anyone wanting to learn more about the Bible and its original context.
