The Sea of Galilee is relatively small. When I read about it in Sunday School as a kid, I pictured it as big as the Pacific Ocean. Yet its small size makes it more vulnerable to the winds that howl down upon the water out of the Golan Heights.
Galileans came to expect storms. They were part of the topography. They still are.
But what nature made common, Jesus made meaningful.
For Christians, visiting the Sea of Galilee is not about checking a destination off a list. It's about stepping into the story of Jesus. It's walking where he walked.
Whether you're ever able to physically stand on the shores of the Sea of Galilee or not, you can step into its story. |
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February 4 — using insights from the first-century Jewish historian Josephus. In his writings, Josephus described Jesus performing "paradoxa," a term denoting extraordinary, supernatural acts. Josephus and other ancient accounts acknowledged Jesus's miracles but debated their origins. This evidence underscores the undeniable impact of Jesus's deeds, which authenticated his divine mission and gospel message. (The Gospel Coalition) |
| February 4 — The Pilgrimage Road, a first-century route connecting the Pool of Siloam to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, has . This stepped street, central to Second Temple period pilgrimages, revealed coins, a weighing table, and a drainage channel used by Jewish rebels during the Great Revolt. The site offers a close look and personal connection to the profound significance of the area in biblical history. (Jerusalem Post) |
| February 4 — The "He Gets Us" campaign will air its fourth Super Bowl ad this Sunday, focusing on the pressures of modern life. The ad's themes of busyness, materialism, and the search for meaning mark a shift from previous ads addressing social conflicts to a more personal approach emphasizing Jesus's unconditional love. Since its 2022 launch, the campaign has spent over $700 million to connect with spiritually curious audiences, though it has received mixed reactions from both conservative and progressive groups. (RNS) |
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The Bible is the Word of God, graciously given to the world to reveal God's plan of redemption. It is the collection of books and letters that, over 1400 years and over 40 different authors, God inspired through the work of the Holy Spirit. The Bible reveals this about itself (2 Timothy 3:16), and the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible includes many interrelated topics you can explore on this important topic.
To better understand the Bible as the Word of God, here's a quick guide to building a dedicated Bible study on the topic using the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible (TCR). |
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If you have ever felt like the "perfect Christian" mold just doesn't fit you, you are not alone. Many of us have believed the lie that connection with God requires us to become someone else entirely. We try to force ourselves into habits that don't match our personalities, season, or actual community, and when we fail, we feel shame.
Where did this standard of connecting with God "the one right way" come from?
It turns out — these unrealistic expectations do not come from God. |
| Here's your Bible Gateway verse-of-the-day calendar for the month of February. Click each link below to read the verse in your preferred translation — or scroll to the bottom to download the image (or PDF) of all verse references.
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