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The earliest Christians were Jews who had come to believe that Jesus was Israel's promised Messiah. They read the Torah, celebrated the Jewish feasts, worshiped in the temple, and followed the Jewish traditions. But somewhere in the early centuries of the first millennium, there was a huge split. And all kinds of ugliness followed. This week...

What do we know about the wives of the twelve disciples? What does Scripture say? And what does it NOT say? Coming up this week on The Land and the Book, we’ll host an intriguing conversation with Dr. Bob Moeller, as we discuss “Wives of the Disciples.” And because there's never a shortage of news from the Middle East, we'll...

Hosea—It’s an Old Testament book written during the fading days of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Hosea describes something of a spiritual dumpster fire. But most remarkable of all, Jesus is mentioned! This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll get to know Hosea—the prophet, AND the book that he wrote. Plus—all...

If we’re honest, most of us don’t want anyone—including God—to fiddle with our finances. But Jesus’ parables about finances make it clear He intends to mess with much more than just our wallets! This week on The Land and the Book, join us for an intriguing exploration of the Financial Parables of Jesus. Plus,...

When the Jewish people returned from exile and began rebuilding the temple, they were distracted and discouraged. But God sent them the prophet Haggai to encourage them—and us—in OUR discouragement. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll meet Haggai up close. As you listen, you’ll find courage to trust God with...

Consider the compelling life of Sarah. She married Abraham at the age of 39, never having met him before. And she soon became the mother of Isaac. But the real story is her remarkable journey from doubt to faith. There are plenty of twists and turns along the way. And you’ll meet Sarah as you’ve never seen her before, when you...

If we really wanted to understand the New Testament, we’d go back in time. Sadly, we can’t do that. However, there’s a tool you can use to get you most of the way. We’ll talk about it this week on The Land and the Book. Plus, we’ll untangle some of the complex headlines from the Middle East. And we’ll answer...

So…you want to understand the Bible better, but you’re scared off by huge commentaries with hard-to-understand words. What if there was an easier way…one that uses language you could actually understand? Good news…there is!  We’ll talk about it this week on The Land and the Book. Plus…Current events...

God’s redemptive plan for the world began with Israel and the Jewish people. But how are Christians grafted into this plan? And what does that mean for the Jewish people today? For that matter, how should it affect the way believers think and live? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll look at what the Bible teaches about...

Every king is known for something: the wars they won…the things they built…the lives they touched. But King Jeroboam was known for something darker: evil itself. His was a spiritual evil on a scale the world has rarely seen. What drew him to such darkness? How can we avoid his fate? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll...