Matt. 15:1-2 To begin to understand Judaism we need to know how the Talmud is considered and integral part of the Torah. The Torah is understood in Jewish tradition to be a complementary part of God’s revelation. Just as we accept the Old & New Testaments as “Gods revelation” non-Messianic Jewish faith holds the Talmud … Read more
Matthew 14:1-2 – Herod was one of three rulers in the province under the Roman Emperor, hence the title tetrarch. This Herod was Herod Antipas a son of Herod the great. Following the death of Herod the Roman government split his kingdom in three ways the other two sections that had been ruled by Herod were … Read more
Matthew 12:1-6 Jesus sets about to immediately challenge the pharisees theology of the Sabbath and its real purpose. The Sabbath was a sign between God and Israel (Exodus 31:12-17). The disciples were not working on the Sabbath, they were eating, satisfying their hunger which was lawful Deuteronomy 23:24-25. They were not placing any of the food in a … Read more
Matthew 13:1-9 – The Parables of the Kingdom – Finding a place where he can speak to multitudes without being overrun, Yeshua finds a place to sit by the lake, likely the Sea of Galilee. Here he begins to teach the people in parable form. The word “parable” comes from the verb ballo (to throw, lay … Read more
Matthew 11:1-6 – When they left Yeshua continued His ministry. John the Baptist’s disciples came to Him with a question from John “Are you the “Expected One”? Jesus was not turning out to be the kind of Messiah that Israel was expecting. The were looking for a political and military Messiah who would liberate Israel from … Read more
Matthew 10:1-4. This calling of the Disciples is different from the commissioning in Matthew 28. This commission has to do with their mission to Israel, the later one embraces all nations. Israel was to be given the opportunity first to receive her King and His Kingdom. If Israel responded the Millennium would have begun then, but … Read more
Matthew 9:1-9 One of the foremost tenets of the New Covenant is that sin can be forgiven, and that man can be brought into fellowship with God. The King who has come to bring the kingdom now demonstrates that He has the power to forgive sin. Sin is the root of all of man’s physical, emotional, and … Read more
Genesis 14:1-4 – Abram dwelt securely in Mamre for a number of years. According to this passage a confederacy of nations from the land of Mesopotamia made up of the kings of Shinar (Babylon) Ellasar (a leading tribe in southern Babylonia), Elam (Persia), and Goiim (a tribe in northeastern Babylonia). These tribes joined together and … Read more
Chap. 13:1-7 – When Abraham and Sarah left Egypt they did not stop until they reached Bethel, which was the place where Abram called on the name of the Lord. It was there that Abram last had fellowship with the Lord. Sometimes we need to return to the last place we were in fellowship with … Read more
12:1 Abram was told to leave his country his relatives – Though he did not fully do so until years later when “circumstances”, forced him to separate from his nephew Lot. Initially he left Ur for Haran, which is in the current land of Syria, but his relatives went with him (11:31) The Lord gives us a similar … Read more
This book will help you to trace the source of Jewish and Christian faith through the Land, the people, and the Scriptures. Presented with “you are there” imagery enriched with Old Testament prophecy and New Testament fulfillment. It will help you to understand the unity between Old and New Covenants.
Where Jesus Walked is an excellent travel companion for a trip to Israel, personal devotions, Bible studies, or as a background for the history and events in the life of Yeshua.
The Scripture references uniquely correlate Old Testament prophecy from 500 to 3500 years before the birth of Yeshua with New Covenant fulfillment. Full-color locator maps help readers understand the geographic context of the events. Over 100 full-page photographs place you at the sites where the events occurred and help to visualize what took place.
Fascinating personal portraits of 24 people who walked with Yeshua complete the story of the New Covenant and provide historical background to the people in His earthly life. Including the Apostles, Mary, Martha, Mary Magdalene, Herod, and others.