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Moses Seat found in an ancient synagogue in Chorazin, in Galilee. The seat was located just inside the door of the synagogue and bears an Aramaic inscription with the name of the donor Yudan, the son of Yishmael who paid for building of the seat and its platform. (The seat pictured here is a replica placed where the original was found. The original is now in the Israel Museum.) Photo by John Buckner. Among other finds, the researchers found a synagogue built from the local volcanic basalt stones. Inside the synagogue, beside the ark where the biblical scrolls were stored, was a seat. It has been identified by many scholars as Moses’ Seat. Although it dates to after the time of Christ, this find is a remarkable fusion of biblical text and archeology. It illuminates the words of Matthew and shows us the custom He referenced.  

Moses’ Seat in Chorazin 

April 15, 2026
“Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Saying The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and...
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Obedience Precedes Joy

April 7, 2026
Obedience Precedes Joy Many people are searching for joy in their lives. Self-help books line the shelves of bookstores, and our social media feeds are clogged with life coaches who...
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Study the Parables of Jesus

April 12, 2024
Everybody Loves a Good Story!Life is a story. Moses said, "We spend our years as a tale that is told." Perhaps that is why people around the world love to...
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How Christians Should Deal with Racial Issues

May 12, 2023
Recently I was on a flight next to a fine Christian man. When people find out at 30,000 feet that I am a minister they usually have one of two...
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Improving Your Spiritual Memory through Scripture Memory

March 20, 2023
There are all types of memory. You may have an extremely good long term memory, or perhaps your short term memory is better. This is different for every person -...
Christians You Should Know: Hudson Taylor, faith in God, China Island Mission. Hudson Taylor had a mantra that lives on today: "God is always advancing." He worked tirelessly to reach the people of China with the gospel.

Christians You Should Know: Hudson Taylor

February 22, 2023
"And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God." - Mark 11:22 A Snapshot of the Life of Hudson Taylor: Born: May 21, 1832, in Barnsley, England Died: June 3,...
Seeing God in Every Scripture

Seeing God in Every Scripture

October 21, 2022
Seeing God in Every ScriptureThe preacher speaks about the necessity of all Scripture and people politely nod their heads. We read, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and...
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Armed For Battle

September 25, 2018
The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution states the right of American citizens "to keep and bear arms." In 1791 our forefathers saw the need for people to defend...
Journey Through Scripture Bible Reading Plan, One year Bible reading plan

“Journey Through Scripture” One-Year Plans

March 20, 2018
Just this week as I was reading God's Word I noticed a reference that Jesus made to the reading of Scripture. In Luke 6:3, Christ spoke to religious people when...
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Special Announcement!

March 17, 2018
I am so very excited about the news I am going to share with you today! At the beginning of this year we began a daily podcast to promote the...
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A Scripture for 2018

January 2, 2018
Many of us have made definite commitments to give renewed attention to God's Word in the new year. For me, that means something different every year. I try not to...
Here is some good advice for evangelism and practical counsel from mature evangelist Larry Clayton. He has faithfully served the Lord for over 70 years.

A Simple Principle That Has Had A Profound Effect On My Life

October 17, 2017
A Simple Principle That Has Had A Profound Effect On My Life Dr. Frank Sells was one of my favorite Bible teachers. I can see him now, sitting on the...
How to Keep Yourself Stirred, spiritual stirring, How to stay stirred

How to Keep Yourself Stirred

January 12, 2017
How to Keep Yourself Stirred One of the hardest things in serving the Lord is keeping your own heart stirred about the work you have been given to do. We...
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Getting More Out of This Sunday’s Sermon

April 18, 2014
Getting More Out of This Sunday's Sermon Over the last few weeks, I have been in numerous meetings where someone was preaching the Bible. The messages were delivered by different...
Why was Jesus Tempted?

Why Was Jesus Tempted?

September 18, 2012
Why Was Jesus Tempted? Why is the temptation of Jesus Christ given to us in Scripture? We know that our Lord was without sin. In fact, as God, it was...