What happens when you spend nearly a year living with shepherds in the Middle East? You learn things about sheep and shepherds you won’t find in any book. These are life lessons that help you uncover the true meaning of the Bible’s many references to sheep and shepherds. This week on The Land and the Book, a conversation with someone who has lived as a shepherd in the Middle East. Don’t miss the stories…on The Land and the Book.

What happens when you spend nearly a year living with shepherds in the Middle East? You learn things about sheep and shepherds you won&rsquo;t find in any book. These are life lessons that help you uncover the true meaning of the Bible&rsquo;s many references to sheep and shepherds. This week on The Land and the Book, a conversation with someone who has lived as a shepherd in the Middle East. Don&rsquo;t miss the stories&hellip;on 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

The Good Shepherd—Part 2

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If your goal is to really understand the gospels, you’re going to have to do some fishing. Why? Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John were fishermen by trade. And other disciples may have been involved in the fishing occupation. But what was it like—at the time of Christ—fishing on the Sea of Galilee? Grab your rod and reel—tackle box, too. This week on The Land and the Book, we’re heading for the Sea of Galilee. Plus, we’ll update you on the ceasefire with Iran—and what lies ahead. So join us for The Land and the Book.

If your goal is to really understand the gospels, you&rsquo;re going to have to do some fishing. Why? Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John were fishermen by trade. And other disciples may have been involved in the fishing occupation. But what was it like&mdash;at the time of Christ&mdash;fishing on the Sea of Galilee? Grab your rod and reel&mdash;tackle box, too. This week on The Land and the Book, we&rsquo;re heading for the Sea of Galilee. Plus, we&rsquo;ll update you on the ceasefire with Iran&mdash;and what lies ahead. So join us for The Land and the Book.

Fishing at the Time of Christ

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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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