Genesis

The world famous pyramids of Giza near Cairo. These pyramids would have been standing when the Israelites were in Egypt. The pyramids have been altered through the millenia, but the basic structure has remained unchanged. Photo by John Buckner

God in Egypt

February 17, 2026
“And Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices unto the God of his father Isaac. And God spake unto Israel in...
Rainbow over the northern end of the Sea of Galilee on a rainy winter day. It was amazing to see this symbol of Christ, and His peace, in Galilee where He lived on earth. Photo by John Buckner

The Rainbow in Scripture

January 30, 2026
“And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I do...
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A Biblical View of Work

July 28, 2025
A Biblical View of Work If you work 40 hours a week for 40 years, you will spend over 80,000 hours at work. That is a massive chunk of your...
Gerar is known today as Tel Haror, and has been excavated repeatedly. Among the finds are a temple dedicated to pagan animal sacrifices. In ancient times Gerar was an important point on the road that ran from Beersheba to Gaza on the coast. Photo by John Buckner. In Genesis 20, Abraham lies in Gerar by saying Sarah was his sister, not his wife. In contrast, the heathen Abimelech behaves with dignity.

Abraham Lies in Gerar 

June 25, 2025
“And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar. And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister:...
The ruins at Bethel are located in a field outside of the village of Beitin. Nearby is a nice subdivision and some farms, but the site itself is neglected and vandalized. In the early 2000s a Japanese initiative tried to develop the site for tourists, but the attempt was abandoned. Photo by John Buckner

Bethel

January 21, 2025
Bethel “And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the...
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Journey Through Genesis

January 2, 2025
Overview: The Creator God is the God of new beginnings. In Genesis, we meet the Lord who is able to speak and bring light out of darkness, perfection out of...
Flowers growing out of a rock in Israel, Beersheba in the Bible

Beersheba in the Bible

August 29, 2024
Beersheba  “And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves. And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves? And...
The camel in the foreground in southern Jordan, biblical Midian, is kneeling like Genesis 24:11 says that Eliezer's camels did by the well. The camels on the far left and far right have muzzles, which lets you know that they can either spit or bite. The Bedouin man in the background is readying them for a trip into the wilderness. Photo by John Buckner

Rebekah and the Camels

July 31, 2024
Rebekah and the Camels “And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher. And she said, Drink, my...
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Making Decisions and Finding Direction

July 19, 2024
The Right Way: Making Decisions and Finding Direction for Life’s Journey Life is full of decisions. As a young man, I assumed that by a certain age, I would have...
Cain and Abel

The Tale of Two Brothers

October 11, 2012
 The Tale of Two Brothers This is the tale of two brothers. It is a true story.  I know that it is true because God told it in His Word. ...