The Land and the Book
Summary: 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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Before Indiana Jones... before Harrison Ford...there really WAS an ark—the ark of the covenant. The movies were entertaining. But the biblical truth of the ark is everlasting. The ark occupied a real place in a real temple. But where? How could we know it's exact location thousands of years later? Just what are the clues? We’ll talk about it this week on The Land and the Book. Don't miss the adventure!
He went from a life of doubting, fearing, and questioning God...to one of living by faith. Sounds like a believer worth emulating, right? We’re talking about the Old Testament prophet, Habakkuk. But what's this ancient guy with the funny-sounding name have to do with us in the middle of a pandemic and political turmoil? Answer: more than you might think! Get the whole story when you join us for The Land and the Book.
What difference would it make if you understood basic Bible archaeology? Answer: a lot! It’s one thing to read a Bible passage that mentions a place somewhere in the Holy Land. It’s quite another to SEE that place in a map or photo, in line with the text. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll help you see the places of the Bible in the passages of the Bible. Plus, we’ll update you on all the headlines coming out of the Holy Land.
Years ago, the Ten Commandments hung on the walls of almost every evangelical church. Not so much today. Have they become less important? Or is it possible we've downgraded their spiritual status? This week on The Land and the Book, join us for Words from the Fire--a stimulating conversation with Dr. Al Mohler. If God has spoken through the Ten Commandments, shouldn’t we give them our full attention? Don’t miss…The Land and the Book.
Spiritual drifting. It was the national sin of the nation of Israel. What lessons can we learn from the ancient Israelites about spiritual drifting? And if you’ve drifted spiritually, is there really and truly a way out of the mess that you might be in right now? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll look at Israel...and YOU. Plus, Charlie Dyer takes us to a powerful scene in Luke 7. Join us for The Land and the Book.
What can we learn from the unique struggles of women in Scripture? What lessons can we borrow from Rahab...Hannah...Abigail....Bathsheba....and others? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll take a fresh look through the eyes of Jill Eileen Smith. You’ll walk in the footsteps of Old Testament characters and experience life as they did. A stimulating conversation, for sure. So join us for The Land and the Book...from Moody Radio.
When we read the New Testament, it's easy to conclude that our lives are puny compared to the apostle Paul. So how can we move away from the notion that "Paul was so far beyond us" to "Paul was a man just like me—and here's what I can learn from him." In other words, how can we move him off a pedestal and into the realm of practical and knowable? That’s our focus this week on The Land and the Book. Join us!
To understand the Revolutionary War and the history of America, you have to understand the role geography played. The same is true of the Bible. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll trek across the pages of Scripture with a Bible Atlas that brings it into sharper focus. Plus, the hottest headlines out of the Middle East...and Charlie Dyer's insight into your questions about prophecy, Scripture, and politics in the Middle East. Don't miss The Land and the Book.
August 4th—a blast in Beirut killed more than 178 people, left more than 6,500 injured, and 300,000 homeless. Critical health infrastructure and medical supplies were damaged. What long term effect might this explosion have on Lebanon, where more than 1 million people live below the poverty line, and 1.5 million are refugees? Let's talk about it...this week on The Land and the Book.
Ten years! That’s how long The Land and the Book has been on the air. We’re celebrating “big time” this week with excerpts from our most memorable interviews. Plus, there’s a grand prize giveaway you don’t want to miss! And did I mention Charlie Dyer will tackle your most challenging Bible questions? Then, we'll visit the Greatest Sukkot ever! Don't miss a minute of our 10th-anniversary celebration on The Land and the Book.
The story of Jesus includes all kinds of characters. Some who claimed to be saints proved to be scoundrels. And some started out as scoundrels and ended up saints. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll meet some of both! It’s a spicy conversation with Nancy Guthrie about Saints and Sinners. Plus, all the week’s headlines from the Middle East—and your questions, too! Join us for The Land and the Book.
Today’s Middle East: entangled in wars, social unrest, and COVID-19. It’s frightening--especially for children caught up in the turmoil. But a Christian satellite television network is helping children use technology to defeat their worst fears. The stories will touch your heart, for sure. And you can hear those stories—exclusively—on this week’s edition of The Land and the Book. Join Charlie Dyer and Jon Gauger for The Land and the Book.
His story is one of the strangest in all the Bible. A powerful but proud king is reduced to eating grass—for seven years. Believe it or not, there’s a medical precedent. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll explore...What Happened to Nebuchadnezzar? Then, Charlie Dyer takes us out in the wilderness where Christ was tempted. Don’t miss The Land and the Book.
Bible questions. Prophecy questions. Questions about the Middle East itself. At The Land and the Book, we’ve got buckets of questions—even barrels of questions! So many, that this week, Charlie Dyer does a bonus segment offering answers to your questions. Plus, we’ll bring you the top news stories from the Middle East, and serve you a tall glass of....living water. So join us for The Land and the Book.
Three reasons you should listen to this week’s edition of The Land and the Book. Reason #1: We’ll give you an update on all the week’s headlines from the Middle East. Reason #2: You’ll encounter practical ideas for sharing your faith with Jewish friends. Reason #3: Charlie Dyer answers some terrific listener questions that will really get you thinking. So join us for The Land and the Book.
