The Land and the Book
The Land and the Book
Does the Middle East seem like a confusing, complex tapestry of people and events? For a unique biblical perspective, join Dr. Charlie Dyer and Jon Gauger for The Land and the Book. Every week this gifted team brings you terrific stories of God at work as they explore biblical, archaeological, and prophetic events. Enjoy great guests, intriguing listener questions, and more!Social links:
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Searching for Christmas
You know all about celebrating Christmas. But what about searching for Christmas? You say, "Why would I need to do that?" Because, as a culture, we've lost some significant parts of the advent story. This week on The Land and the Book, we sit down with J.D. Grear for compelling insights. And you wo…
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Let Earth Receive Her King
It’s great to think about Jesus as a baby, Jesus in the manger, and Jesus on Mary’s lap. But we dare not forget that He was also born King. On this week’s edition of The Land and the Book, special guest Alistair Begg helps us understand that Christ's first coming was also about His second coming. H…
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Rediscovering Christmas
A wise counselor once advised, “Keep the main thing the main thing.” But ironically, when it comes to Christmas, we let other things obscure the profound. What if we got it right, though? This week on The Land and the Book, you’re invited to join us for an adventure in Rediscovering Christmas! As a…
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Herod and Mary
Predictably, we meet them only during the Christmas season: Herod the Great—and Mary, the mother of Jesus. Both play an enormous role in that story. But a deeper look at their lives and legacies is a journey worth taking. This week on The Land and the Book—we’ll explore facets of Herod and Mary tha…
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Inside the Muslim World
Is the gospel able to penetrate the world of Islam? Do you ever wonder what’s really happening in the Muslim world—especially in the Middle East? Todd Nettleton was just there. This week on The Land and the Book, he shares firsthand accounts. You’ll hear true stories of Muslims turning to Christ—a…
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Esther - Becoming a Girl of Purpose
What’s YOUR unique purpose? You weren’t born with an instruction tag. But if you’re a Christian, the Bible offers an entire BOOK of instructions. And there’s no better place to understand your calling than by studying the life of Esther—who lived out her purpose very well. Special guest Dannah Gres…
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Protecting Marriage— in the Bible—and at Home
We say I do…and live happily ever after, right? Isn’t that how marriage works? Actually, best-selling author Jerry Jenkins says we need to build hedges around our marriages. We’ll see examples in Bible times—and our times—this week on The Land and the Book. Plus, Charlie Dyer’s devotional takes us …
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Delighting in God’s Law
Be honest! Have you ever skipped over or given up on a book of the Bible like Numbers of Leviticus? These laws, rules, and rituals can be confusing and even daunting. Why did God include all these in the Bible? What does He want us to learn from them today? You'll be surprised at what you discover …
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The War’s Impact on Palestinian Believers
As believers, we were horrified when Hamas attacked Israel last October. But the events that followed also had an enormous impact on Palestinian believers in the Gaza Strip. Tom Doyle has been there many times. This week on The Land and the Book, he brings us the stories of brothers and sisters who…
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The Characters of Creation
This week on The Land and the Book, you’ll meet the Characters of Creation: Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel…the serpent…and more. We’ll ask questions like—why didn’t God keep the serpent out of the Garden? Were Adam and Eve to blame for Cain’s failure? Plus, Charlie Dyer’s devotional will help you unde…
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