”Light in the Land”
”Light in the Land” is a podcast that uniquely features teaching from the Bible within the context of the ”physical settings” of the land of Israel. Dr. John DeLancey, Founder and Director of Biblical Israel Ministries & Tours, is the host and teacher of this podcast. Supplemental images/photos corresponding to each program can be found on this page of our web site: https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/
Episodes
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #31 - John 20
This is a special Easter episode! In this episode, Dr. John takes us to the story of the resurrection from John 20. There are two primary suggested locations for where the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus took place: the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Garden Tomb. While we talk about both locations and which ...
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #30 - Luke 22
In this episode, Dr. John takes us to the Mt. of Olives to consider the Garden of Gethsemane narrative as recorded in Luke 22. The Mt. of Olives is located east of the Temple Mount. It was somewhere along the western slopes of the range where Jesus took His disciples following the Passover meal in the Upper City of Jerusalem. It...
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #29 - 2 Kings 18
In this episode, Dr. John takes us Lachish, a city in the Shephelah of Judah. In the 14th year of his reign, Hekeziah faced the formidable Assyrian army led by King Sennacherib. While Hezekiah was positioned in Jerusalem, most of his Judean cities (46 of them according to Assyrian records) fell to Sennacherib. This included L...
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #28 - Acts 2
In this episode, Dr. John takes us to the Southern Steps of the Temple in Jerusalem. Some of these steps were uncovered in the excavations in the 1970s. These steps would have been used by Peter and the other disciples on the Day of Pentecost (Shavuot) as they entered the Temple. The story of Acts 2 no doubt occurred somewhere in...
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #27 - 2 Chronicles 32
In this episode, Dr. John takes us to on an adventure at the City of David - we walk through Hezekiah's Tunnel! Chiseled from bedrock and completed in 701 BC, this tunnel was an incredible engineering accomplishment! We go to 2 Chronicles 32 to read about the tunnel and Hezekiah's unwavering trust in God throughout this ...
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #26 - John 11
In this episode, Dr. John takes us to Bethany. Located east of the Mt. of Olives on the edge of the Judean Desert, Bethany was the home town (perhaps an Essene town?) to Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. The story of John 11 is featured in this podcast, the raising of Lazarus from death. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiost...
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #25 - 2 Kings 4
In this episode, we travel to the Jezreel Valley and specifically to Shunem. Located off the southern slopes of the Hill of Moreh, Shuman was the home of a woman whose son died of heat stroke. Elisha (found on the Carmel Range to the west), restores his life. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to v...
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #23 - John 2
In this episode, Dr. John takes us to the biblical Cana (Khirbet Cana). The site today is located on the north side of the Beit Netofa Valley in the Lower Galilee. John 2 records the miracle of the turning water into wine. Later, John 4 records Jesus being here again where he restores someone in Capernaum 12-13 miles away. Go he...
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #23 - Isaiah 40, Matthew 3
In this episode, Dr. John takes us the Judean Desert. The word for desert in Hebrew is "midbar." Somewhere in this desert (Wadi Qelt?) Isaiah shared "Prepare the way for the Lord..." (Is. 40). John the Baptizer would echo these same words perhaps in the same place (Matthew 3). Jesus was also tempted for 40 days in t...
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #22 - John 9
In this episode, Dr. John takes us to the Pool of Siloam. In the longest miracle narrative in the Gospels (John 9), Jesus heals the man born blind at this pool. "New" archaeology may help us specifically locate this pool. The story is a powerful example of transformation. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podc...
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #21 - Luke 2.
In this episode, Dr. John takes us to Bethlehem, the City of David. This is the classic birth narrative of Jesus. We talk about the role of the shepherds too. Jesus was born "just at the right time" (Galatians 4:4). Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file correspond...
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #20 - Matthew 2:13-23.
In this episode, Dr. John takes not only builds upon the text about the wise men (2:1-12), but takes us to Egypt. According to 3:13-23, Joseph and Mary took infant Jesus to Egypt to escape the wrath of King Herod. In going to Egypt, Jesus would fulfill three prophetic teachings. Following this time in Egypt, they would ...
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #19 - Matthew 2:1-12.
In this episode, Dr. John takes talks about the "Wise Men" narrative from Matthew 2:1-12. This Christmas-oriented episode helps us understand who they were and their discovery of Jesus. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode.
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #18 - Nehemiah 3-6.
In this episode, Dr. John takes us to Jerusalem and back to the Old Testament days of the 5th century BC. We talk about Nehemiah and the re-building of the walls. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode.
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #17 - John 5.
In this episode, Dr. John takes us to Jerusalem for an event that happened in the days of Jesus. The story of John 5 includes a healing that took place at the Pools of Bethesda. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode.
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #16 - Luke 19 and Mark 10
In this episode, Dr. John takes to "New Testament" Jericho (also called Hasmonian or Herodian Jericho). We unfold the transformational stories of Zachaeus (Luke 19) and Bartimaeus (Mark 10) here. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to t...
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #15 - 1 Samuel 3
In this episode, Dr. John takes to Shiloh for the amazing story of the calling of Samuel. "Hineni" is the key word in this passage. Shiloh is located 20 miles north of Jerusalem. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode.
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #14 - Judges 4-5
In this episode, Dr. John takes us Mt. Tabor and the Jezreel Valley. The story involves a battle between the Canaanites (led by Sisera) and the Israelites (led by Deborah and Barak). Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode.
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #13 - Luke 9
In this episode, Dr. John takes us to the north end of the Sea of Galilee for the "Feeding of the 5000" story from Luke 9. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode.
"Light in the Land" - Exploring the Bible within the Physical Settings of Israel - Podcast #12 - 1 Kings 18
In this episode, Dr. John takes us to Mt. Carmel where we read about the incredibly bold story of Elijah from 1 Kings 18. Go here (https://biblicalisraeltours.com/radiostation-podcast/) to view/download the pictorial PDF file corresponding to this episode.
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