Over the past 4000 years, no less than 34 bloody conflicts have occurred either at Megiddo or in the rich fertile fields of the Jezreel Valley below. Individuals like Joshua, Solomon, Deborah, Josiah, Nebuchadnezzar, and even the 18th-century Napoleon Bonaparte all saw this area as an important m...

Strengthen your resolve to serve Jesus while taking an epic journey to first-century Rome, and into the prison cell of the apostle Paul. If you had gone to visit Paul during his two-year imprisonment, what would you have witnessed? Where would he have been incarcerated? What environmental condit...

Bethsaida is the third most-mentioned city in the gospel accounts and was the home of at least three apostles. Studying the archaeological ruins here sheds light on first-century life, culture, and religion. The lesson will include finds that increase understanding of some of Jesus’ teaching, as ...

The archaeology of the Roman ruins at Caesarea, especially how the Romans converted a small village into a world-class port and built magnificent buildings on the coast that became the capital of their Middle Eastern activities. The lesson will then show how the Lord used this port to take the go...

Where was the house of Caiaphas and Annas? Where was Jesus tried before Pilate? Join us in a pictorial study of the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus in light of new archeological data.

This lesson highlights the geography and history of Dan as a center of idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. We will look at its ancient location and the significant archaeological discoveries made there. These aid our understanding of Old Testament life and the accuracy of the Bible. We will also ...

David was an accomplished poet, a powerful warrior, and a benevolent king. Unfortunately, he was also a great sinner. This lesson will explore David's triumphs and failures to see what Christians today can learn from his life. Included in this will be a survey not only of the biblical text but al...

Modern readers of the Bible may be surprised by the many differences between first-century Jewish culture and our own. Understanding Jesus' culture brings a richer understanding of His identity and mission on earth as well as how His teachings apply to our lives.

This lesson will detail the reasons for and elements of the fall of the Northern Kingdom utilizing historical and archaeological discoveries. This examination will encourage audience members to maintain their identity as God’s people in a secular world, depending upon God’s law, His forbearance, ...

Lessons in Hope, Courage, and the Immutable Word of God. Moses was 120 years old when he climbed to the precipice of Nebo and looked out over the precious land he longed to see. Walk in Moses' sandals and explore the geography, history, and the many lessons that Moses would have wanted us, God's ...

Staggering New Evidence to Support the Remarkable History Surrounding the Minor Prophet Era

Why did Jesus choose this one man above the likely hundreds lying by the pool of Bethesda on that day? What was the significance of this miracle in light of history and archeology? Explore the beauty of God's power and mercy at this ancient pool that to this day reveals much more than the eye may...

This lesson profiles the conflict between Gideon and the Israelites against the Midianite nation. The PTP audience will be reminded of the particulars of this conflict, especially the limiting of Israel's army, in order to stress that victory is dependent upon faithfulness rather than numbers. Th...

In the 8th and 7th centuries BC, the towns of Arad and Beersheba came to have their own altars and worship modeled on Jerusalem but with pagan religion mixed in, steering the people away from faithfully following God’s law. This lesson examines these episodes of compromised religion in order to r...