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Covering the period from Samuel to the fall of the Northern Kingdom to Assyria.

This episode covers the settlement allotment for the 12 tribes and the period of the Judges

Covers the Exodus and conquest of Caanan

The geography of EgyptPre-patriarchal periodPatriarchal period

After finishing up the geography of ancient Israel, we will then move to Syria and Lebanon and wrap up by reviewing some relevant Scripture passages.

Covers the majority of the geography of Israel

IntroductionThe Value of Biblical GeographyBranches of GeographyPart 1: The Biblical Setting - The Ancient Near East

Lesson Outline1. Introduction2. Failure to consider context2.1. Failure to consider the immediate context of a verse or passage2.2. Failure to consider the context of Scripture as a whole2.3. Failure to consider the context of a word when trying to understand its meaning3. Root fallacy4. Semantic anachronism5. Other common fallacies

Send us a textIntroduction to Biblical LanguagesUsing a ConcordanceLexiconsOnline Resources for Word StudiesA Process for Word Study

Send us a textFinding the Theme(s) of a PassageOutlining PassagesUnderstanding the Context of the PassageGenre of Writing

Send us a textIntegrity in Biblical InterpretationLiteral Interpretation of the BiblePrinciples of Biblical InterpretationRule of ContextRule of DefinitionRule of UsageRule of Historical and Geographical BackgroundRule of LogicRule of Precedent or First MentionRule of UnityRule of ComparisonRule of InferenceRule of Genre

Send us a textWhile there are many high-quality study tools available, it is best to start with the source: the Bible. Before moving on to other books, always spend time in the Bible, seeing what the Bible itself has to say about the subject at hand. This helps to guard against bias of non-Biblical sources, and emphasizes the text itself, rather than what someone else has said about the text.Much can be gleaned from the effective study of the Bible alone, without any study tools. To get the most out of studying Scripture, start by taking the time to read the Bible itself carefully and thoughtfully.

Send us a textStudying the Bible is different from studying any other subject. It must not be done from a purely academic perspective. One who approaches Bible study for the wrong reasons or in the wrong way will end up frustrated and confused. However, Bible study is essential to every Christian. Therefore, it is important to learn to love the truth found in God's Word and to learn how to approach studying the Bible.Anyone who reads and studies the Bible is also an interpreter of the Bible, deciding what the words mean and how they apply to everyday life. God spoke to us through His Word, but to get the benefits of that communication, we must properly understand the meaning of His Word.