In this video Marc Turnage reexamines Pilate’s character based on ancient literary sources, including the New Testament, and archaeological finds.
Character Profile: Joseph Caiaphas
The high priest Joseph Caiaphas is known not only from the New Testament Gospels as the high priest who opposed Jesus and his early followers, but also from Josephus the Jewish historian who lived in the first century C.E. In this video Marc Turnage provides an historical sketch of this pivotal character.
Windows into the Bible (4): Stone Vessels
In this video Marc Turnage discusses the significance of stoneware vessels for understanding the cultural context of the Gospels. Marc Turnage, a member of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research, is the director of the Center for Holy Lands Studies for The General Council of the Assemblies of God in Springfield, Missouri. Learn more about Turnage and his work at his blog The Shard and the Scroll at www.theshardandthescroll.com.
The Lindseys of Israel
This documentary, which was filmed in 1975, offers a rare glimpse into the life and work of Dr. Robert L. Lindsey.
Windows into the Bible (3): Ancient Oil Lamps
In this video Marc Turnage demonstrates what ancient oil lamps can teach us about Jewish culture in the Galilee and Judea in the time of Jesus.
Windows into the Bible (2): First-century Coins
In this video Marc Turnage discusses what we can learn about first-century Jewish history by studying ancient coins.
The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus: Lesson 13
In Lesson Thirteen of The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus series, Dr. Robert L. Lindsey examines the story of the sheep and the goats (Matt. 25:31-46).
The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus: Lesson 12
In Lesson Twelve of The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus series, Dr. Robert L. Lindesy discusses the significance of Jesus’ title “Lord.”
The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus: Lesson 11
In Lesson Eleven of The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus series, Dr. Robert L. Lindsey discusses the story of Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Messiah of God (Luke 9:20; cf. Matt. 16:16; Mark 8:29).
The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus: Lesson 10
In Lesson Ten of The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus series, Dr. Robert L. Lindsey discusses “Son of Man” as a messianic title from Daniel 7:13 in the saying, “The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners’” (Matt. 11:19 // Luke 7:34). Lindsey also discusses the story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) in which the title “Son of Man” appears.
The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus: Lesson 09
In Lesson Nine of The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus series, Dr. Robert L. Lindsey discusses Jesus’ riddle about the Messiah and David’s Son (Matt. 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44) and the Healing of the Paralyzed Man story (Matt. 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26).
The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus: Lesson 08
In Lesson Eight of The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus series, Dr. Robert L. Lindsey discusses messianic titles in the Hebrew Scriptures and Jesus’ saying about Jonah and Solomon in Matt. 12:38-42.
The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus: Lesson 07
In Lesson Seven of The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus series, Dr. Robert L. Lindsey continues his discussion of Jesus’ sermon in the Nazareth synagogue.
The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus: Lesson 06
In Lesson Six of The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus series, Dr. Robert L. Lindsey examines the story of Jesus preaching in the Nazareth synagogue (Luke 4:16-21).
The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus: Lesson 05
In Lesson Five of The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus series, Dr. Robert L. Lindsey examines Jesus’ saying about the son who knows the father (Matt. 11:27 // Luke 10:22).
The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus: Lesson 04
In Lesson Four of The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus series, Dr. Robert Lindsey examines the story of Jesus’ temptation.
The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus: Lesson 03
In Lesson Three of The Messianic Consciousness of Jesus series, Dr. Robert Lindsey examines the story of Jesus’ baptism.