Palestine – Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

The Tribe of Asher

Topical Studies Tribes of Israel February 15, 2022March 30, 2022

Asher was the eighth son of Jacob, and the second son of Zilpah, the hand-maid whom Laban gave to his daughter Leah. The descendants of Asher were given the territory along the Mediterranean in the northwest corner of Palestine.

Shechem in Mount Ephraim

Mountains Topical Studies March 2, 2016February 14, 2022

Shechem is the name of a district and city in the hill country of Ephraim. It is in northern central Palestine.

Mount Mizar

Mountains Topical Studies May 7, 2015February 23, 2022

Mount Mizar is a little mountain (hill) peak on the eastern ridge of the Mountains of Lebanon in the northern part of Transjordan, Palestine. Mount Mizar is apparently in the region of Mount Hermon and the Jordan River.

Mount Hermon

Mountains Topical Studies May 6, 2015February 23, 2022

Mount Hermon, which means "sanctuary", is a mountain on the northeastern border of Palestine and Lebanon, overlooking the border city of Dan. the three-peaked summit at the southern end of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range.

Mount Gerizim

Mountains Topical Studies May 5, 2015February 23, 2022

Gerizim, is a mountain of Palestine in northern Israel in Ephraim near Shechem from which the blessings were read to the Israelites on entering Canaan, and also the site of the Samaritan Temple built after the captivity.

Coriander Spice

Food Topical Studies March 2, 2015March 4, 2022

Coriander seed is mentioned twice in the Old Testament. This is because of its earthly similarity to the heaven bestowed manna. This herb is an annual and of the parsley family, common in Palestine and Syria. It has a tall stalk with small white flowers. The plant emits a disagreeable odor. The seeds are globular, light gray in color and their aromatic flavor is prized in seasoning and cooking. They also have medicinal properties.

Almonds

Food Topical Studies February 27, 2015March 5, 2022

The Almond is listed as one of the best fruits in the land by father Israel. (Genesis 43:11). The three bowls of the tabernacle were made like almonds with a knop and a flower in one branch; and three bowls made like almonds in the other branch, with a knop and a flower: so in the six branches that come out of the candlestick. And in the candlestick shall be four bowls made like unto almonds, with their knops and…

Leeks Vegetables

Food Topical Studies February 24, 2015March 5, 2022

It is reflective to as a symbol of more abundant life the Children of Israelites experienced in Egypt. They have been compared to onion. Leeks were widely used in both Palestine and Egypt. Leeks were used as a seasoning for meats and used in soups in the time of the Romans.

The Wife of Pontius Pilate

New Testament Women of Christ February 8, 2015March 26, 2022

“When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.” This single sentence is all we know about the wife of Pontius Pilate. It speaks volumes as to her character. She was the last advocate for Jesus Christ before His crucifixion.

Canaanite Woman or Syrophenician Woman

New Testament Women of Christ February 4, 2015March 25, 2022

Sapphira is the wife of Ananias. The two of them agreed to withhold part of the money gained from sale of property from the church. They lied against the Holy Spirit when they claimed they brought it all. This lie cost them both their lives.