Here is a topic about the Historical Jesus that never gets cover in sermons; Where on the globe is Israel located? How does the amazing exotic terrain impact what we understand about Jesus?
Find out the “goodies” your pastor never has time to get into with you. This episode of the podcast will certainly offer up an educational thrilling perspective that often gets left out when we study the real Jesus and the real world that he lived in. If we fail to understand where Jesus was from and that land and its regions, cities, and history we will miss the whole context of Jesus’ world. In this episode, we are getting into the historical land of Jesus! This is a must-listen episode if you wanting to fully understand who Jesus is. How is that land of Jesus literally tied to his identity? Get ready, as we explore the incredibly rich and powerful question that demands an honest academic answer; Where in the world is Jesus from? Now, it’s time once again, to learn more about the Historical Jesus! Check out the maps below!
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This is the map that Jonathon and Pastor Vinnie were looking at as they were recording this podcast. It might be a helpful guide for you. However, also consider the abundance of detailed maps below that we really pray will assist you in master the world that Jesus lived in.
Additional Maps:
A general map of Israel at the time of Jesus.
A map of the city of Jerusalem and its placement at the time of Jesus.
North Israel and the Sea of Galilee
Southern Israel and the Dean Sea
Territories at the Time of Jesus
Advanced Map of Israel with regions
The Garden of Gethsemane is still present on the Mount of Olives. Locals claim that these very trees are from the same roots of the trees from the time of Jesus.
Rocks at the bottom of the Temple Wall
Temple Mount/ Dome of the Rock
Signage about the many gods worshipped at Caesarea Philippi
Water from the Grotto that would have flowed from the foot of the temples in Jesus’s time.
Me at Caesarea Philippi
Steps Jesus used to go the Temple
Temple Wall
Signage about Pan at Caesarea Philippi.
The mount from a distance.
The ruins at Caesarea Philippi.
About Vinnie & Jon:
Pastor Vinnie
Vinnie is a full-time Ordained Pastor at Solid Rock Church in Arlington. He is happily married to TinaLynn with an eight-year-old son, Jose. In addition to family life, pastoring, and working on a doctorate at Fuller Seminary, Vinnie shares the Gospel, and his passion to equip others with the power of Jesus in numerous interactive ways through www.SimplyVinnie.com
Jonathan Martin: Season 2 Co-host
Jonathan graciously agreed to join Vinnie as of Season 2 of Simply Devotion. Jonathan is a full-time follower of Jesus, committed to helping people discover a deep, passionate, and spirited relationship with the Savior. He is currently a Bible teacher at a private school in the Orlando area but has also served as an ordained minister for almost a decade in local churches. Jonathan completed his undergraduate degree at Southern Adventist University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary on the campus of Andrews University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in Ministry to Emerging Generations from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jonathan is married to the love of his life, Raisel Martin, and has two elementary-aged children, Railyn and Josiah. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys reading, writing, painting, globetrotting, and instigating arguments on social media. Twitter: pastor_jmartin Tik Tok @DoctorProfessorPJ
About Seasons Two:
While season 1 is still in the archives, for those who want to review it, each season of this podcast is a little be different than the last. Last season I (Pastor Vinnie) focused on mostly stand-alone topics.
He had occasional guests yet, he was the main presenter. This season we are changing things up. Our focus for this full season is the historical Jesus; including his culture, people, political situation, and geographical footprint. We are joined by Jonathan Martin who is my new co-host for the season!
It is all about seeking Jesus on deeper theological levels.