Monthly Archives: February 2025

The Capitol of King Saul

Posted on February 18, 2025 | 1 comment

Saul was the first king of Israel. He built his capitol north of Jerusalem in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. The city is referred to in the Bible as Gibeah of Saul (1 Samuel 15:34). It is also called Gibeah of Benjamin (1 Samuel 14:16). Remnants of the small fortress from that time have been uncovered at the site. The flat-top building you see was being constructed by king Hussein of Jordan when Israel captured the area during the Six day war in 1967. Today the entire area around the tel is covered by residences and business buildings.

Photo (c) by Ferrell Jenkins about 1970 or 1971.

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Roman Period Boat Found

Posted on February 12, 2025 | 1 comment

A Roman period boat was found buried in sand near the shore of the Sea of Galilee north of Tiberias . After a period of restoration the boat was put on exhibit at the Yigal Allon Galilee Boat Museum at Kibbutz Ginosar on the west shore of the Sea of Galilee, north of Tiberias.

The Roman boat on display in the museum at Kibutz Ginosar. Photo (c) by Ferrell Jenkins.

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Shepherding, An Honorable Profession

Posted on February 10, 2025 | 2 comments

Jesus claimed to be the Good shepherd. Not only in the Bible but from Egyptian and Mesopotamian records we learn that the rulers are referred to as the shepherd of the people.

Shepherd with sheep in green pastures. Photo (C)FERRELL JENKINS 2008, Nazareth Village.

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Destruction of the Temple in A.D. 70

Posted on February 7, 2025 | 1 comment

The photo below shows stones that fell, or were pushed from, the temple platform when the Romans destroyed the temple and the city of Jerusalem in A.D. 70.

Evidence of Roman destruction of the Temple precinct in A.D. 70. Photo: ferrelljenkins.blog.
Photo by Ferrell Jenkins.

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Pomegranate Growing at Lachish

Posted on February 6, 2025 | Leave a comment

The Pomegranate was a popular fruit in Bible times. The ancient Israelites were promised “a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey” (Deuteronomy 8:8 ESV).

Our photo below shows the Pomegranate growing at Lachish in modern times.

Photo (c)FerrellJenkins2011

 

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Books Available at FC Bookstore

Posted on February 4, 2025 | Leave a comment

With former students and other acquaintances attending the Florida College Homecoming and Bible lectureship this week, I thought it would be wise to make a list of my available books that you will be able to purchase from the Florida College Bookstore. while you are on campus.

Ask one of the workers where the books are located when you visit the store.

  • Better Things (Workbook on Hebrews)
  • Studies in the Book of Revelation
  • Between the Testaments (Linking Old and New)
  • The Early Church
  • The Finger of God (A Study of the Holy Spirit)
  • The Middle East Conflict and the Bible
  • Biblical Authority
  • God’s Eternal Purpose (Workbook on Ephesians)
  • The Old Testament in the Book of Revelation (new edition in preparation. Follow FerrellJenkins.blog for the announcement and for photographs you may use in your preaching and teaching.

Many of these books make excellent class studies.

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