Note: This article is a faith-leaning summary and discussion based on the video linked below. Some archaeological identifications and timeline arguments in the video are debated among scholars. Where the video makes specific claims, I present them as the video’s claims, not as proven fact. Watch the video The video you shared makes a bold[…]
Bethel, Ai, and Abraham’s Altar: Finding a Forgotten Biblical “In-Between” Place This video follows a father-and-son road trip from Amman to Jerusalem and into the West Bank to visit some extremely important Old Testament locations that most people never see. Because of modern conflict and restricted access, many biblical sites in Palestinian Authority areas are[…]
Note: This article is a written summary and reflection based on a recent roundtable discussion (transcript provided). It includes theological commentary from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective and also points readers to a few publicly reported policy developments for context. Introduction In a recent discussion hosted by Heritage and Hope Ministries, several speakers walked through a[…]
Following Abraham’s Trail: From Ur of the Chaldeans to the Promised Land Based on Expedition Bible video • Travel + archaeology + biblical context What would it actually feel like to leave everything behind and walk (or travel) into the unknown, simply because God called you? In this video, Joel Kramer and his team try[…]
Searching for the Earliest Mention of the God of Israel, “Yahweh” The name of the God of Israel, Yahweh, sits at the center of the Old Testament story. It appears thousands of times in Scripture, but many people still ask a simple question: Do we ever see the name “Yahweh” outside the Bible in ancient[…]
The Amarna Letters and the Habiru: Extra-Biblical Evidence for Israel’s Conquest? In this post, we walk through a fascinating Bible-archaeology presentation that connects the famous “Amarna Letters” (ancient Egyptian diplomatic tablets) with events described in Joshua and Judges. Disclaimer: The video(s) shared in this post are produced by third parties. We may not endorse all[…]
The Incredible Design of Honeybees and What They Teach Us About the Creator Introduction Honeybees are small, but the world they build is astonishing. In this video, the speaker walks through the life and behavior of honeybees and highlights how their design, instincts, and cooperation point to purpose, order, and intelligence. The message is simple:[…]
The Ark of the Covenant: God’s Presence, David’s Worship, and the Mystery of Where the Ark Went Introduction The Ark of the Covenant is one of the most powerful and mysterious objects described in the Bible. In this video, the creator explores what the Ark represented, how it shaped Israel’s history, and why it played[…]
The Upper Room: Where the Last Supper and Pentecost Meet On a quiet corner of Jerusalem’s Western Hill stands a simple stone building that most tourists walk past without really noticing. From the outside it does not look especially impressive. Yet archaeology and early Christian history suggest that this spot may mark one of the[…]
Mount Moriah: Where God Provides the Sacrifice From Abraham and Isaac to the Temple, its destruction, and the cross of Christ, Mount Moriah tells one united story of sacrifice and atonement. Watch: Archaeology and the Story of Mount Moriah The video below walks through the biblical, historical, and archaeological evidence for the true location of[…]
