​In 2018, Israel welcomed 4.1 million international tourists. In 2019, the numbers swelled to 4.6 million. 2020 started with a bang and then….Coronavirus happened—and everything shut down. So...When will Israel reopen to travelers? And how has the tourism industry managed to survive? Get the bigger picture on this week’s edition of The Land and the Book.

​In 2018, Israel welcomed 4.1 million international tourists. In 2019, the&nbsp;numbers swelled to 4.6 million. 2020 started&nbsp;with&nbsp;a bang and then&hellip;.Coronavirus&nbsp;happened&mdash;and everything shut down. So...When will Israel reopen to travelers? And&nbsp;how has the&nbsp;tourism&nbsp;industry managed to survive?&nbsp;Get the bigger picture on this week&rsquo;s&nbsp;edition of&nbsp;The Land and the Book.

The Land and the Book helps listeners understand a biblical perspective on the Middle East’s complex tapestry of people and events. Join Charlie Dyer and Jon Gauger as they explore biblical, archaeological and prophetic events.

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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!

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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!
&copy; 2026 Moody Global Media, Moody Bible Institute

Israeli Tourism: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Don’t you LOVE filling out your taxes? The forms are so fun. And paying up is a sheer pleasure, right? Wrong! But the pain of paying taxes is something people understood in Jesus’ day, as well. What’s the biblical viewpoint on taxes—especially those that pay for things Christians find sinful? Taxes in Scripture: that’s our conversation this week on The Land and the Book. You’re gonna love it!

Don&rsquo;t you LOVE filling out your taxes? The forms are so fun. And paying up is a sheer pleasure, right? Wrong! But the pain of paying taxes is something people understood in Jesus&rsquo; day, as well. What&rsquo;s the biblical viewpoint on taxes&mdash;especially those that pay for things Christians find sinful? Taxes in Scripture: that&rsquo;s our conversation this week on The Land and the Book. You&rsquo;re gonna love it!

Rob West:  Taxes in Scripture

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Increasingly on social media, you read comments from Christians that go something like this: Since Jews reject that Jesus is the Messiah, why would I bother supporting Israel? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll tackle that question—and more—in a frank and fast-paced conversation. Plus, we’ll cover all the major stories unfolding in the Middle East—and leave you with a powerful devotional. That’s The Land and the Book

Increasingly on social media, you read comments from Christians that go something like this: Since Jews reject that Jesus is the Messiah, why would I bother supporting Israel? This week on The Land and the Book, we&rsquo;ll tackle that question&mdash;and more&mdash;in a frank and fast-paced conversation. Plus, we&rsquo;ll cover all the major stories unfolding in the Middle East&mdash;and leave you with a powerful devotional. That&rsquo;s The Land and the Book

Why Bother Supporting Israel? 

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When the Jewish people returned from exile and began rebuilding the temple, they were distracted and discouraged. But God sent them the prophet Haggai to encourage them—and us—in OUR discouragement. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll meet Haggai up close. As you listen, you’ll find courage to trust God with YOUR story. So don’t miss The Land and the Book—as we feature Jennifer Rothschild in conversation.

When the Jewish people returned from exile and began rebuilding the temple, they were distracted and discouraged. But God sent them the prophet Haggai to encourage them&mdash;and us&mdash;in OUR discouragement. This week on The Land and the Book, we&rsquo;ll meet Haggai up close. As you listen, you&rsquo;ll find courage to trust God with YOUR story. So don&rsquo;t miss The Land and the Book&mdash;as we feature Jennifer Rothschild in conversation.

Haggai—Up Close

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Israeli Tourism: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

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