Tag Archives: Jesus

The New “Photo Companion to the Bible” – It’s Much More Than Pictures

Posted on August 18, 2017 by LukeChandler

A new resource has just become available and is a “must have” for any Bible teacher. The Gospels: Photo Companion to the Bible has thousands of images that illustrate and illuminate nearly every verse in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The … Continue reading →

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Jesus Tomb Update: Original stone uncovered beneath two marble slabs

Posted on November 2, 2016 by LukeChandler

Continuing my previous post, National Geographic has photos, a short video, and an excellent article on the renovation of Jesus’ Tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. It avoids sensationalism and takes a fairly objective view of the location. A couple of … Continue reading →

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Statue of Ram (symbol of Christ?) discovered at Caesarea

Posted on December 28, 2015 by LukeChandler

The Israel Antiquities Authority announced that a marble ram statue was discovered on the site of a 6th-century AD Byzantine church at Caesarea. It may be an early representation of Jesus. The discovery was apparently made on Christmas Eve day. … Continue reading →

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Roman Legions, a Miracle, and Armageddon: Our Last Day in Israel

Posted on July 12, 2015 by LukeChandler

We are back home now but our last day in Israel was excellent. We visited two of the best sites in the country and made a surprise visit to an excavation that has since been in the news. So what … Continue reading →

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Weekend series in North Florida on Archaeology and the Bible

Posted on January 23, 2015 by LukeChandler

For anyone in the Florida panhandle, I will be speaking this weekend (January 23rd – 25th) on Archaeology and the Bible at the Live Oak Church of Christ in Crestview (NE of Pensacola). Here is the schedule: Friday, 7:00pm – … Continue reading →

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From David to Jesus: The Mount of Olives

Posted on June 21, 2014 by LukeChandler

One of the best views of the Mount of Olives can be found from the ramparts of Jerusalem’s Old City walls. The Rampart Walk is cheap (around $4 at this time) and permits unique views of Jerusalem. I posted on … Continue reading →

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Ancient papyrus: Was Jesus Married? Don’t overlook this perspective…

Posted on September 19, 2012 by LukeChandler

Harvard professor Karen King is publishing her findings on an ancient papyrus that mentions Jesus’ “wife.” What to think? Here are four items that should shape our perspective. a) According to the New York Times article, “the provenance of the papyrus fragment … Continue reading →

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