The Land and the Book

Nov 16 2024 10 ep. 1.1k

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Does the Middle East seem like a confusing, complex tapestry of people and events? For a unique biblical perspective, join Dr. Charlie Dyer and Jon Gauger for The Land and the Book. Every week this gifted team brings you terrific stories of God at work as they explore biblical, archaeological, and prophetic events. Enjoy great guests, intriguing listener questions, and more!

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Esther - Becoming a Girl of Purpose

What’s YOUR unique purpose? You weren’t born with an instruction tag. But if you’re a Christian, the Bible offers an entire BOOK of instructions. And there’s no better place to understand your calling than by studying the life of Esther—who lived out her purpose very well. Special guest Dannah Gresh has an encouraging word for you when you join us this

Protecting Marriage—in the Bible—and at Home

We say I do…and live happily ever after, right? Isn’t that how marriage works? Actually, best-selling author Jerry Jenkins says we need to build hedges around our marriages. We’ll see examples in Bible times—and our times—this week on The Land and the Book. Plus, Charlie Dyer’s devotional takes us to a palm tree in the wilderness—with a me

Delighting in God's Law

Be honest! Have you ever skipped over or given up on a book of the Bible like Numbers of Leviticus? These laws, rules, and rituals can be confusing and even daunting. Why did God include all these in the Bible? What does He want us to learn from them today? You'll be surprised at what you discover when you join us this week for The Land and the Book. We'll begin the adventure of "D

The War’s Impact on Palestinian Believers

As believers, we were horrified when Hamas attacked Israel last October. But the events that followed also had an enormous impact on Palestinian believers in the Gaza Strip. Tom Doyle has been there many times. This week on The Land and the Book, he brings us the stories of brothers and sisters who are dealing with the fallout. These are stories we need to hear, so don't miss this

The Characters of Creation

This week on The Land and the Book, you’ll meet the Characters of Creation: Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel…the serpent…and more. We’ll ask questions like—why didn’t God keep the serpent out of the Garden? Were Adam and Eve to blame for Cain’s failure? Plus, Charlie Dyer’s devotional will help you understand the Jewish festival known as

Fly Through the Bible

When you're several thousand feet up in the air, you get a perspective on the lay of the land you just don't see when you're on the ground. But what if I told you the same thing is true of how we look at Scripture? This week on The Land and the Book, special guest—Colin Smith—shows us how and why the view from above is majestic. Plus, we'll look at your latest Bible que

Who Owns the Land?

Who owns the Land—where Israel is today? Are the Israelis occupiers and oppressors? Or does the media have it wrong? We’ll dig into this hop topic in the next edition of The Land and the Book. Plus, Charlie Dyer’s devotional reminds us that the October 7 attack on Israel has an eerie parallel in ancient Scripture. Don’t miss The Land and the Book.

Should Christians Support Israel?

The Israel/Palestine conflict. It’s not just a geographical battle over competing land claims. It’s a furious fight between worldviews involving issues of history, justice, oppression—and the nature of truth itself. Essentially, the question is “Whose God IS God?” This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll pursue a biblical worldview. Why Christia

What Happens Next? - Part 2

There’s an end coming, you know! Our spinning globe has an end date—as certain as the expiration date on a milk carton. Should that sour our stomachs—or bring us comfort? Just how should we respond? These are the questions we’ll dig into this week on The Land and the Book, as we talk with special guest Max Lucado. As always, we’ll bring you an update o

Lessons from Lot’s Wife

Lot’s wife made a choice that ended in tragedy. But her legacy is a warning about the desire to live in the past instead of moving forward in faith. No matter how good or bad our past is, we serve a good God who tells us to forget the former things and get ready for the new things. This week on The Land and the Book, Tammy Whitehurst brings us face-to-face with Lot's wife--wh