“A Temple to Yahweh and His Wife?” | BLP Connections: Tel Arad
Description: The city of Arad is located West of the Dead Sea in Southern Israel. It served as an administrative center, with a fortress and temple. However, recent discoveries have shown that this temple had a disturbing blend of Israelite and pagan influences, even having a second altar apparently to a female goddess. Join Rick Brumback as he walks the ruins of Tel Arad and considers the lessons of compromising God’s commands. (6 minutes)
Where a Sermon Changed the World | Rick Brumback
Description: Located on the northwest edge of the Sea of Galilee, the Mount of Beatitudes is a serene setting. This natural amphitheater, may have been the location for one of the greatest sermons ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount. In delivering this sermon, Jesus shaped the hearts and minds of an extensive crowd on pivotal issues that had been misapplied: true holiness, dependence on God, and proper relationships with each other. Join Rick Brumback as he considers this lesson on life, given by the One Who gives life.(3 minutes)
Gideon’s 300: Battle for the Ages | Rick Brumback
Description: After 7 years of oppression by the Midianites, God called Gideon to save the Israelites from their enemies. Ein Harod, also known as Gideon’s Spring, is located on the edge of the Harod Valley at the base of Mount Gilboa, and serves as a central location in Gideon’s preparation for battle. Join Rick Brumback as he walks these grounds, visits the spring, and considers the amazing biblical events that transpired in this place. (6 minutes)
How Did God Work in Joppa? | Rick Brumback
Description: Few Mediterranean cities have as long a history as Joppa. The story of this ancient place makes a powerful connection between faith and fact, as this port city played a significant role in some of the most important accounts in the Bible: from Solomon’s construction of the Temple to Jonah’s attempt to flee God’s command to the events leading to Peter preaching the Gospel to the Gentiles. Join Rick Brumback as he looks at the amazing history of the biblical city of Joppa.