Israel: The Chosen People
Why does Israel, one of the smallest nations in the world, continue to get more than her share of daily headlines? Some believe that the international attention on the land of the Bible is because the Jewish people have been chosen by God to live in this Promised Land. But why would God choose one nation at the expense of…
Jordan: Doorway to the Promised Land
Many of the most important events recorded in the Bible took place in the modern-day country of Jordan. Explore these biblical sites with Mart DeHaan and Jimmy DeYoung. You’ll hear the Old Testament stories recounted from the locations where they took place and see how God chose this land to make Himself known—not only to Israel, but also to the…
The Dispersion of the Jewish People, Part I
In better times, the ancient nation of Israel was a model of monotheistic culture and international peace. In and around the city of Jerusalem, the Jewish people worshiped their God and basked in the wisdom and wealth of King Solomon, the son of David. A thousand years later, the peace and prosperity were gone. Only rubble marked the spot of…
