Your archeology book changed my father in law's life: he's been reading his Bible since Christmas. We then bought him your book for Father's Day. Formerly away from the Lord, he now believes every Word in the Bible is true. He excitedly stated: 'it's true, it's true! Every Word in the Bible is true!' Thank you Joel❤
Seeing how that sulfur burns down really helps understand why it would be so devastating for it to rain down on a place. Not because of explosive impacts as depicted in movies in shows, but rather constant burning that actually moves around as it melts down.
There's a video that speaks of a record of nearby civilization recorded a meteor explosion in that time and that the burning sulfur rained down raising the temperature to over 2000° which burned everything quickly. Some pottery was noted that was melted on one side from intense heat.
I have a feeling there was quite a bit of explosion. Those sulfur balls seem like they are something from a larger scale. All the houses would have needed something greater than some golfball size sulfur.
You are so lucky! I love how Knowledgeable. and so down to earth he seems and I've not even met him yet! I'm so glad I came across his channel the fact they have Biblical Archaeology that brings the Bible to Life a Big Big Win for me!! Fall of 2025 I hope to be in Isreal on a Dig with him! I also have seen him do Tours on Biblical Archaeology!! Very Very Cool dude! Way for Him bring the Gospel to Life for so many!!!
When he found the Pishon and Gihon rivers and the foundation of the Tower of Babel I was stunned. Waiting for him to find Noah's Ark. And the Ark of the Covenant.
@@K.B.Williams My friends and I have discussed the ark of the covenant and it is interesting what is written in Jer.3:16. This verse seems to show that the ark ceased to exist and that it has no more importance. Can't state that as an absolute but it is a curious verse. Maybe God had it destroyed or hidden so well it cannot be found. Time will tell. Take care and keep studying God's Word.
No way. Since I went to church, on Easter Sunday, for the first time, for a service of any kind in over 30 years, my life has just got better and better. This being one of hundreds of example how. It’s not even been a week. I can’t wait for tomorrow morning. Love this channel, even when I was unsure. Sure it helped me see the light.
@@John-fb6jm it’s crazy just how many seem to be. Enjoy the ride, I suppose. I’ve come from a train of thought, that the internet would have the complete opposite affect, too.
One of the things that helped me come to God again (it's been 5 years now) was watching videos about biblical archeology and seeing that the history that the Bible describes is actually true. It's so great to hear another person going down the same path! Welcome to the body of Christ brother ✝❤
No videos on TH-cam are as anticipating as these are. Always an incredible journey into the past, an interesting riddle in search for truth. Thank you, brother.
@andersandersen6295 missed the point that archeology (a SCIENCE, go figure) proves beyond doubt that the Bible is correct in everything it says. It is proven right time after time.
Was getting worried something had happened to you! This is some of THE best content I've found for Biblical archaeology. THANK YOU for all the work you put into these teachings for us.
Always when you post, my mind is blown when I see the content you have provided. It's crazy that we are able to see the very cave where Lot lived after he escaped the destruction of those cities. And even the stuff he and his dauthers might have used when living in that cave. God really is speaking through these findings and His words will be proven to be Truth over and over again. Thank you, God bless
Isn’t that incredible? It’s “because of the righteousness of One Man”. Wow, you can see the formula of Jesus everywhere in the Old Testament. Your videos are awesome, thank you for such a treat, your continuous dedication and heart to celebrate the greatness of Christ.
It's the same with Melchizedek, the King of Salem mentioned right after this battle at the Valley of Siddim. Here we have _ages_ before the establishment of the Levites, is a Canaanite King that is a Priest of God. He gives blessing and food to Abraham (then still Abram) and asks for nothing in return, while Sodom's king shortly after demands slaves and tries to catch Abraham into a debt. In the New Testament, Jesus is talked about as being of the priestly order of Melchizedek, and we are also called to be of that order.
I am blown away by the substance of this channel. The explanations, the scripture references, the details of the lands with arrows, the drone footage, being able to see the lands in real time. People, hit the like button!! It's the least you can do to help his channel so that the word gets out and more people can watch it.
Man I missed these videos, just got your book last week and loving it so far. Thank you so much for these videos, over the past year they encouraged me to read the bible and led me into Jesus's embrace. Much love, from Israel and may all glory be to the most high!
Thank you. There is no other content like this, that confirms time and time again the historicity of the Bible and gives yet another "reason for the hope that is in us."
The quality of these videos is remarkable. Thank you for this compelling evidence and plenty of visuals! The Madaba map and Lot's cave are so remarkable, and also, it is so cool to see the floating sulfur ball!!!
I always prayed for an historian such as you ! TH-cam came along in my late thirties . I searched and prayed for more biblical archeology . You met your calling dear sir . God Bless you !
Yes, the Only Truth. And for english, the King James Bible is accurate. Do a study of the word Repent and see the accuracy of the King James Bible and the corruption of the other translated versions. The word Repent in the King James Bible for salvation means to change your mind. In the other versions the word Repent is misused to add a works to salvation, by saying Repent means to turn from your sins. In the Old Testament the word Repent is for God changing His mind. Read Jonah in the King James Bible.
This is such an incredible presentation. I too imagined that Zoar would be on the outskirts of the destruction of the other cities. The fact that it isn't points to both the awe inspiring, supernatural judgement involved and also the undeserved grace of God. Thank you!
I'm reading through the Bible this year and stumbled upon your videos in December. They've laid the groundwork for much of what I've been reading. I can picture certain Old Testament locations because you've stood there and shown them to us. I loved reading about Joshua's defeat of Ai because of your video on that. I could picture the entire battle because you'd laid it out so clearly. Thank you for doing such excellent work and always wrapping it up with a meaningful, Christ-centered application.
I did not need this to believe in God, but this type of content is very important for those who doubt the existence of God. I enjoyed this content very much, thank you for this, and may god strengthen you to continue to do more.
@@michaelhaigh9182 Jehovah has many names in many languages. Adonai, Jehovah, YHWY, Mar Yah, "I AM that I AM, our Father in heaven according to Jesus, and more. Many get hung up on human understanding of proper names. There have been many "Sacred Name" movements. Yet in deeper truth we learn from the Jesus that "Hallowed be thy Name" means give respect and praise for all the aspects of his being of which we are aware. That takes His Name to a whole new level of understanding. God knows our heart, our intent of love and worship. His has a deeper understanding than a name alone. Let us not try to divide the Body of Christ by focusing on the name aspect as a wedge.
@@terryrempel68 adoni father are not names sir they are titles like your Dad is not a name ? And exodus 3 v 15 shud not say that Yehovah name means he becauses to become if you want to ckeck that out go to Wikipedia on that just text IAM that IAM and it gives you the meaning of exodus 3 v 14
@@michaelhaigh9182 You missed the points I made entirely. 1) God judges our hearts, our intents. 2) "His Name" in the Lord's Prayer in the original Aramaic is shown by Jesus to encompass all his aspects. Look deeper and be blessed. It is not about the name as you perceive it. And then pray from your heart for understanding.
I did the same thing. Joel has proven that he produces high quality content time and time again. The wait is worthwhile! There isn't a single bad video on the channel.
Not only is your historic and archaeological presentation so interesting, clear and precise, the way you end each video with a spiritual connection to the subject is just beautiful.
@@epochgames3049 like sunshine said below, it is a proverb from the Scriptures. I can’t necessarily tell you the fullness of why it is God’s glory to conceal things because I learn more and more as life goes on, but from my personal experiences - the spiritual things that I have put great effort into “searching out,” have always led me to truths, experiences, growth, etc. that lead me to appreciating God more and more. I see His beauty in different ways, He teaches me things that build my love and appreciation for Him. As Jesus teaches us later: [7] “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. [8] For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Hope this was helpful!
My wife and I were blessed to visit Israel 10 years ago. We felt the scriptures were brought to life then. Wow! Your videos, (and your book) really demonstrate the inexhaustIble Truth that is God's Word. My prayer is that many (including myself) will be inspired to study, in depth, the Bible more and understand the life changing messages in the old and new testaments.
Amazing video. I used to think about old testament stories mostly as just stories. I never really heard much talk about archeological evidence connected to the bible, but your videos has sparked a new and exciting interest in faith and the scriptures. Thank you!
I've always wondered where Zoar was in relation to the other cities that were burning. This means it was definitely a precision strike and not a random one. The scary part for me is that their depravity was so horrendous that God had to intervene. Which makes me wonder how bad this world will get before Jesus returns. Let's pray that all believers will remain in the faith and the lost will find Jesus. God Bless
@AmorphousSouffle I know and you're right...what I meant was that I'm surprised the Lord has not intervened already in some of the horrors we see in society today. It tells me that the 5 cities on the plain were so vile and wicked that God had to step in. I don't want to imagine how much worse it was back then, but unfortunately, we seem to head, closer and closer in that direction. Continue to pray for the Saints, my friend
@@Mo-sv3tc God is surely waiting for sin to reach "peak" depravity, to the point where, "if these days weren't shortened, no one would be saved/survive", and when this time happens, he will return wirh a glorious intervention.
Precision strike -- same thought I had, and they changed their plan according to Lot's request. That's amazing. Of course, Yah already knew that Lot would ask that, but I always like this kind of accommodation from our Creator & His good angel team. I really began speculating why the cave and not the small city? In my study of older editions of the English Bible (Wycliffe, Tyndale, Matthew's, Geneva) I glean a lot more meaning. I came to the following possibility, based on the wording, which is just less whitewashed than even the KJV -- that being that Lot WAS sodomized, very possibly, in trying to protect the angels. The way Wycliffe's Bible reads, for example, I feel that we can reasonably speculate that those evil men, that just about crushed Lot at his door, actually sodomized him as they said they would. This would explain why both he and his daughters wouldn't dare to live (after all) in the Sodomite town of Zoar; it helps explain how desperate his daughters actually felt not to continue in the world, as childless women, given that the nearby men weren't anything like normal men at all -- by their behavior. And frankly, Lot lost his nerve. I'm sure he did go into Zoar at the first -- perhaps believing the grateful people of Zoar would be easily convinced to repentance considering the destruction all around them -- and the testimony he had. When they didn't repent, and perhaps even attacked or robbed them or both, Lot wanted out. Taking this to its logical conclusion that those sons born from Lot's daughters actually went on to survive and thrive, I began wondering where the daughters found wives for their sons -- wondering if they were able to "buy" them from slavers etc. We know that the boys went out from there -- to the east and north and acquired lands, and were blessed -- so they had to have gotten wives from somewhere. Interesting thing to speculate on. Recall Yah said to the Israelites coming out from Egypt not to touch the land of Lot's children (by Yah's decree)? They were blessed by Him. We may not understand it all, but we can certainly see the hand of our Creator in the outcome.
I'm so happy and excited to report that I finally got my copy of where God came down! I feel like I've been waiting forever! My son asked me what I wanted for Mother's Day and I told him a copy of this book! It was ordered paid for and delivered to my front door in less than 5 hours❤
So thankful for God's using you to show us the true facts of the Bible through your archaeological explorations! Decades of years ago when I began my reading the Bible, I thought all those cities or places could not be traced to be found since they were of thousands of years ago. But God keeps using the Biblical archaeological evidences to show me that He has His miraculous ways, especially the archaeological one, to tell us the right answers which we have thought to have no way to get.
The first video from here is what got me started on your channel. I love watching/learning from them myself and have been using them for my youth group lessons the last 5 weeks! Glad to see you back to the plains again.
I’ve been listening to Joel since before You Tube, back when he made videos exploring the claims of Mormonism. His kind and factual approach is very appealing. I’m so glad to have found him on You Tube. He continues to be kind and factual, an approach I still appreciate. Thanks for being such an interesting teacher! God bless you. (Love seeing your son beginning to join you! How cool!)
Absolutely brilliant and fascinating. The archaeological interpretation and your Bible interpretation about Zoar being saved because righteousness came into it's midst is powerful. It is going to be thrilling to see what happens during further excavation this winter. From Emanuel County GA USA
I love your videos. Please keep them coming. I ordered your book. Can’t wait for it to arrive. I’m 63 years old. I have always wanted to study archaeology. I live in NC and would love to go to Cary and study archaeology. But I’m to old. I can live vicariously through you and your videos. Thank you so much for all you do.
That little bit at the end, with the last sulphur ball lighting up, goes to show how easily flammable the stuff is. Makes it all the more amazing that tiny Zoar did not burn when surrounded by flames hot enough to glass earthenware
The greatest Man in history, had no servants, yet they called Him master. Had no degree, yet they called Him teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called Him healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today. His name is JESUS the CHRIST, (Yeshua Ha Mashiach). Thank you brother Joel for all you are doing in the field of not only Biblical Archeology but what is mistakenly referred to as just archeology. You are opening eyes to the truth of and found only in His Word. God Bless you and your ministry...
@@choudharyvivek That is not true, Christianity spread long before that. It started in Jerusalem and spread throughout the populated world at that time. Read Scripture and you can track it's spread.
Another great video, Joel. Sadly, a dear friend died in the same way as Paul Lapp (by an undertow off the beach in Cyprus) in 2008. Good to learn that Paul's wife, Nancy Lapp, largely completed the archaeological work (in 2019) that he and others started with Albright. Nancy is now 93-94. A wonderful testimony of commitment and faithfulness to the work.
The Bible is a great source for scientific archaeological and sociological information. But it's most important because it tells us how we can get right with God through faith in Jesus.
The thing I have always thought was that the Old Testament has a lot of evidence that many of the stories were placed within historical context. The New Testament is almost completely devoid of this usefulness due to it taking place mostly within a small area.
It’s so great to see history research is fact checking the Bible and proving its worth. Great channel - it has reminded me of the importance of my faith. It also re-sparked my inner Indiana Jones, 10-year old self, once again.
I also imagined Lot fled AWAY from Sodom and Gomorrah - had no idea he fled to the city in the middle. Also, love it that you showed the symbolism of being saved by the righteousness of one man. Thank you for your continuing research!
When I saw the notification of this video, I thought: "YES!!!" This is by far my favorite channel. Thank you for sharing another amazing episode. May the Peace of the Lord be with you. 🙏🏻 God Bless you and your family.
@@JamesBrandon same for us. We try our best to share his content and tell our brothers and sisters in Christ here at home and on our TH-cam channel about Expedition Bible. It's a blessing to the ones of us that may never have the opportunity to visit these sites.
I recently discovered this channel. This is the best excavation I ever did on TH-cam. I watch each video more than once . The Holy Bible is truly alive. Subscribed.
Mr. Kramer my heart goes out to you and your clarification with the intersection of Biblical knowledge and archeology . Thank God for you . I apologize for not saying this enough .
Thank you!! Your use of maps with very detailed annotations while then correlating the maps to the the actual physical locatons you visited is fantastic. You made the long trail required to clarify the ancient and obscure biblical history very clear and easy to follow. Plus, your explanations of the diachronic linguistics also helped when following the logic used to identify each site. Well done. The work you do is faith confirming and very exciting. Thank you again!
Thanks. I love learning anything new supporting Biblical archaeology. We live in a blessed time for tangible proof of what we used to just take by faith.
I typed in this channel because I haven’t seen any vids in a while and to my surprise there’s a new video up!! God is good and a rewarder of those who diligently seek him
But yes! I praise you in my prayers . Please know this Sir. God Bless you ! Boy ! What adventures and gives me chillbumps when God speaks to me through your faith ! Your zeal ! Your passion !
Your archeology book changed my father in law's life: he's been reading his Bible since Christmas. We then bought him your book for Father's Day.
Formerly away from the Lord, he now believes every Word in the Bible is true.
He excitedly stated: 'it's true, it's true! Every Word in the Bible is true!'
Thank you Joel❤
❤👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
What is the book called?
@@KevinH879 'When God Came Down'
@@VSFilly thank you
HALLELUJAH 🙌🙌🙌 I pray my family finds the truth one day as well 🙏 I thank God for your father's salvation. It's a beautiful thing.
Seeing how that sulfur burns down really helps understand why it would be so devastating for it to rain down on a place. Not because of explosive impacts as depicted in movies in shows, but rather constant burning that actually moves around as it melts down.
There's a video that speaks of a record of nearby civilization recorded a meteor explosion in that time and that the burning sulfur rained down raising the temperature to over 2000° which burned everything quickly. Some pottery was noted that was melted on one side from intense heat.
Everything the Bible talks about is a FACT.Not a coincidenc.GOD knows exactly what he is doing
I have a feeling there was quite a bit of explosion. Those sulfur balls seem like they are something from a larger scale. All the houses would have needed something greater than some golfball size sulfur.
The more they undermine the Biblical truth, the more God blows their minds with a new revelation. Thank you, Joel. I love your channel.
Wow that floor map is amazing.
I've been with Joel in Israel. Life changing! I watch everything he puts online.
You are so lucky! I love how Knowledgeable. and so down to earth he seems and I've not even met him yet! I'm so glad I came across his channel the fact they have Biblical Archaeology that brings the Bible to Life a Big Big Win for me!! Fall of 2025 I hope to be in Isreal on a Dig with him! I also have seen him do Tours on Biblical Archaeology!! Very Very Cool dude! Way for Him bring the Gospel to Life for so many!!!
When he found the Pishon and Gihon rivers and the foundation of the Tower of Babel I was stunned. Waiting for him to find Noah's Ark. And the Ark of the Covenant.
@@K.B.Williams My friends and I have discussed the ark of the covenant and it is interesting what is written in Jer.3:16. This verse seems to show that the ark ceased to exist and that it has no more importance. Can't state that as an absolute but it is a curious verse. Maybe God had it destroyed or hidden so well it cannot be found. Time will tell. Take care and keep studying God's Word.
Wow I became your 200th like.
He needs to put the same effort into debunking (it's easy) the false claims of the church of Rome which go against the Bible.
I absolutely love your analogy of one righteous man!! It fills my heart to see archeological evidence that shows the absolute truth of Scripture.
No way. Since I went to church, on Easter Sunday, for the first time, for a service of any kind in over 30 years, my life has just got better and better. This being one of hundreds of example how. It’s not even been a week. I can’t wait for tomorrow morning.
Love this channel, even when I was unsure. Sure it helped me see the light.
That's great to hear about you finding a Church home, also continue to be on fire for the Lord. You can't go wrong with Him guiding your path!
Amen brother. I'm kinda in the same boat myself. Glorious are the ways of the Lord!
@@John-fb6jm it’s crazy just how many seem to be. Enjoy the ride, I suppose.
I’ve come from a train of thought, that the internet would have the complete opposite affect, too.
Praise God! Isn't the truth exciting?..
One of the things that helped me come to God again (it's been 5 years now) was watching videos about biblical archeology and seeing that the history that the Bible describes is actually true. It's so great to hear another person going down the same path! Welcome to the body of Christ brother ✝❤
No videos on TH-cam are as anticipating as these are. Always an incredible journey into the past, an interesting riddle in search for truth. Thank you, brother.
My faith got stronger. The word of God is the living God. 🙏
This channel is a blessing for us all. Thank you Heavenly Father
Keep them coming! Keep spreading the Biblical truth with evidence from archaeology. Love from Serbia.
Just like Spiderman exists because Newyork is a real place, right? so spiderman magazines are truth🤣
@@andersandersen6295sadly you’ve missed it…
Hi Brother cheers from Croatia
@@d.b.4201 Missed what?
@andersandersen6295 missed the point that archeology (a SCIENCE, go figure) proves beyond doubt that the Bible is correct in everything it says. It is proven right time after time.
The bible is our history. Jesus Christ is our lord and saviour all praise goes to him
And our GOD
@marcellotulipano1126 the Bible is the History of the jews mixed with pagan fiction ie the xtian writings.
Amen!
@@marcellotulipano1126 jesus is no one's lord. He's a fictional character invented by the romans.
@@Jebusisblatantidolatryclose. let's say... his story was picked up for syndication.
I am so ridiculously excited to see a new video. This is one of my favorite channels!
Was getting worried something had happened to you! This is some of THE best content I've found for Biblical archaeology. THANK YOU for all the work you put into these teachings for us.
What other videos would you recommend?
The preservation of Zoar is absolutely a miracle. Only God could spare something surrounded by disaster
Always when you post, my mind is blown when I see the content you have provided. It's crazy that we are able to see the very cave where Lot lived after he escaped the destruction of those cities. And even the stuff he and his dauthers might have used when living in that cave. God really is speaking through these findings and His words will be proven to be Truth over and over again. Thank you, God bless
Isn’t that incredible? It’s “because of the righteousness of One Man”. Wow, you can see the formula of Jesus everywhere in the Old Testament.
Your videos are awesome, thank you for such a treat, your continuous dedication and heart to celebrate the greatness of Christ.
Jesus is our Messiah.
It's the same with Melchizedek, the King of Salem mentioned right after this battle at the Valley of Siddim. Here we have _ages_ before the establishment of the Levites, is a Canaanite King that is a Priest of God. He gives blessing and food to Abraham (then still Abram) and asks for nothing in return, while Sodom's king shortly after demands slaves and tries to catch Abraham into a debt.
In the New Testament, Jesus is talked about as being of the priestly order of Melchizedek, and we are also called to be of that order.
I am blown away by the substance of this channel.
The explanations, the scripture references, the details of the lands with arrows, the drone footage, being able to see the lands in real time.
People, hit the like button!! It's the least you can do to help his channel so that the word gets out and more people can watch it.
That positively deserves an AMEN!!🙏
Bought my 80 year old father your book. He loved it. He only regretted not knowing so much when we went to Israel back in 2017.
😂 I was never to but I know so much, what if I reach there 😃😂
Man I missed these videos, just got your book last week and loving it so far.
Thank you so much for these videos, over the past year they encouraged me to read the bible and led me into Jesus's embrace.
Much love, from Israel and may all glory be to the most high!
How wonderful, praise the Lord!
I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw this. Exactly what I was yearning for for decades! Amazing work!!!!
Still not sure about the self levitating sulfur balls.
@@stapleman007not levitating: it's falling... with style!
So one tiny detail might be correct... a broken clock is still right 2x a day.
The balls come from the ground through fissures created by an earthquake as he says in the video.
I clicked so fast! 😅 love this channel.
Same!
Same!!
Me too! I love how he makes the Bible come to life.
Same!
Did we just become best friends?!! Yep!!! 😂😂
Thank you. There is no other content like this, that confirms time and time again the historicity of the Bible and gives yet another "reason for the hope that is in us."
I like listening to Joshua Graham read the bible aloud. It's a very engaging voice!
I get so excited when you put another video up, you're a blessing indeed! Thank you brother! God bless you and yours! 🙏
The quality of these videos is remarkable. Thank you for this compelling evidence and plenty of visuals! The Madaba map and Lot's cave are so remarkable, and also, it is so cool to see the floating sulfur ball!!!
I always prayed for an historian such as you ! TH-cam came along in my late thirties . I searched and prayed for more biblical archeology . You met your calling dear sir . God Bless you !
Excellent video! I said "Wow" probably 100 times. Love seeing Gods perfect word coming to life.
Me too, many "Wow"s
Those poor mules. This was amazing to watch. Thank you for sharing
The Bible is full of absolute truth for those seeking to find it. Thanks Joel! Another great episode full of vital information.
Yes, the Only Truth.
And for english, the King James Bible is accurate.
Do a study of the word Repent and see the accuracy of the King James Bible and the corruption of the other translated versions.
The word Repent in the King James Bible for salvation means to change your mind. In the other versions the word Repent is misused to add a works to salvation, by saying Repent means to turn from your sins.
In the Old Testament the word Repent is for God changing His mind. Read Jonah in the King James Bible.
This is such an incredible presentation. I too imagined that Zoar would be on the outskirts of the destruction of the other cities. The fact that it isn't points to both the awe inspiring, supernatural judgement involved and also the undeserved grace of God. Thank you!
That's the way I've always pictured it too! Amazing!
Recently got your book, Joel. It’s great! Thank you for all that you do for the kingdom of God.
Thanks Joel. I'm a Christian from Kenya pursuing a degree in theological studies. Your content really helps me understand scripture in a deeper way.
I'm reading through the Bible this year and stumbled upon your videos in December. They've laid the groundwork for much of what I've been reading. I can picture certain Old Testament locations because you've stood there and shown them to us. I loved reading about Joshua's defeat of Ai because of your video on that. I could picture the entire battle because you'd laid it out so clearly. Thank you for doing such excellent work and always wrapping it up with a meaningful, Christ-centered application.
im going thru the bible too and just finished joshua!!! going to look for the video ur talking about:)
Yes, the message is Salvation. God is so precise in his Love and Judgement.
I did not need this to believe in God, but this type of content is very important for those who doubt the existence of God. I enjoyed this content very much, thank you for this, and may god strengthen you to continue to do more.
Your videos are amazing. Showing the archeological proof of the Biblical account. Thank you and please keep them coming.
Most underrated channel on TH-cam. Just fascinating work. Thank you so, so much! I love sharing your channel with my “explorer” grandsons.
good for you! youngsters need to be taught the truth.
God is Great. Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
Wrong. Jesus is man made pagan idolatry....an invention of the Roman empire.
Jesus is "THE" Lord. Please get into the KJV Bible for The Truth
@Douglas67-c2b wrong. Jesus is man made idolatry invented by the romans. There is no " the lord" other than God and God is not a man.
PRAISE THE LORD
Greetings from INDONESIA 🙏🏻🇮🇩
Hello from Alabama, USA 🙏👋
You mean praise Jehovah ? LORD is not a name it’s a title and the translators no this but still don’t put Jehovah name in there bibles ?
@@michaelhaigh9182 Jehovah has many names in many languages. Adonai, Jehovah, YHWY, Mar Yah, "I AM that I AM, our Father in heaven according to Jesus, and more. Many get hung up on human understanding of proper names. There have been many "Sacred Name" movements. Yet in deeper truth we learn from the Jesus that "Hallowed be thy Name" means give respect and praise for all the aspects of his being of which we are aware. That takes His Name to a whole new level of understanding. God knows our heart, our intent of love and worship. His has a deeper understanding than a name alone. Let us not try to divide the Body of Christ by focusing on the name aspect as a wedge.
@@terryrempel68 adoni father are not names sir they are titles like your Dad is not a name ? And exodus 3 v 15 shud not say that Yehovah name means he becauses to become if you want to ckeck that out go to Wikipedia on that just text IAM that IAM and it gives you the meaning of exodus 3 v 14
@@michaelhaigh9182 You missed the points I made entirely.
1) God judges our hearts, our intents.
2) "His Name" in the Lord's Prayer in the original Aramaic is shown by Jesus to encompass all his aspects.
Look deeper and be blessed. It is not about the name as you perceive it. And then pray from your heart for understanding.
I'm a simple man, I see a new Expedition Bible video and I immediately like it. Then I watch it to confirm why. Never disappointed 😎
LOVE your process❣️
I did the same thing. Joel has proven that he produces high quality content time and time again. The wait is worthwhile! There isn't a single bad video on the channel.
Haha, same here!
👍🙏🏻✝️🙏🏼✌
lol 100%
Not only is your historic and archaeological presentation so interesting, clear and precise, the way you end each video with a spiritual connection to the subject is just beautiful.
What an amazing testimony; saved because of one ... Thank you Jesus!
My wife and I love your videos. She got me your book yesterday and I'm super excited to read it.
Kind regards from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Very thorough and convincing. I like someone who does the whole research carefully.
wow! never has the salvation of zoar by a righteous man been compared to the salvation of Christ in my mind. Praise God for your faithful heart.
Always cool when science catches up to the Bible!
I wish I could give you 2 thumbs up
I gave your precious book to my daughter . There’s another family birthday coming up soon and she gets one too. God Bless you .
It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
These people were rewarded for their searching!
Wonderfully stated! 🤓👌🏼
What does that mean or is it just something that sounds nice? Why is it to the glory of god to conceal things? You know what god wants?
@@epochgames3049the op is talking about proverbs 25:2
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
@@epochgames3049 like sunshine said below, it is a proverb from the Scriptures.
I can’t necessarily tell you the fullness of why it is God’s glory to conceal things because I learn more and more as life goes on, but from my personal experiences - the spiritual things that I have put great effort into “searching out,” have always led me to truths, experiences, growth, etc. that lead me to appreciating God more and more. I see His beauty in different ways, He teaches me things that build my love and appreciation for Him.
As Jesus teaches us later:
[7] “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. [8] For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
Hope this was helpful!
LOVE THAT QUOTE ! I could FEEL that !
My wife and I were blessed to visit Israel 10 years ago. We felt the scriptures were brought to life then. Wow! Your videos, (and your book) really demonstrate the inexhaustIble Truth that is God's Word. My prayer is that many (including myself) will be inspired to study, in depth, the Bible more and understand the life changing messages in the old and new testaments.
Amazing video. I used to think about old testament stories mostly as just stories. I never really heard much talk about archeological evidence connected to the bible, but your videos has sparked a new and exciting interest in faith and the scriptures. Thank you!
The Holy Bible holds historically true to this day, despite repeated attempts to refute the evidence. Thank you for strengthening the evidence.
I've always wondered where Zoar was in relation to the other cities that were burning. This means it was definitely a precision strike and not a random one.
The scary part for me is that their depravity was so horrendous that God had to intervene. Which makes me wonder how bad this world will get before Jesus returns.
Let's pray that all believers will remain in the faith and the lost will find Jesus.
God Bless
This world is already full of unimaginable depravity. If one has eyes. No offense meant.
@AmorphousSouffle I know and you're right...what I meant was that I'm surprised the Lord has not intervened already in some of the horrors we see in society today. It tells me that the 5 cities on the plain were so vile and wicked that God had to step in.
I don't want to imagine how much worse it was back then, but unfortunately, we seem to head, closer and closer in that direction.
Continue to pray for the Saints, my friend
Stop supporting Israel and we won't have to go through with revelations.
@@Mo-sv3tc God is surely waiting for sin to reach "peak" depravity, to the point where, "if these days weren't shortened, no one would be saved/survive", and when this time happens, he will return wirh a glorious intervention.
Precision strike -- same thought I had, and they changed their plan according to Lot's request. That's amazing. Of course, Yah already knew that Lot would ask that, but I always like this kind of accommodation from our Creator & His good angel team.
I really began speculating why the cave and not the small city? In my study of older editions of the English Bible (Wycliffe, Tyndale, Matthew's, Geneva) I glean a lot more meaning. I came to the following possibility, based on the wording, which is just less whitewashed than even the KJV -- that being that Lot WAS sodomized, very possibly, in trying to protect the angels.
The way Wycliffe's Bible reads, for example, I feel that we can reasonably speculate that those evil men, that just about crushed Lot at his door, actually sodomized him as they said they would. This would explain why both he and his daughters wouldn't dare to live (after all) in the Sodomite town of Zoar; it helps explain how desperate his daughters actually felt not to continue in the world, as childless women, given that the nearby men weren't anything like normal men at all -- by their behavior.
And frankly, Lot lost his nerve. I'm sure he did go into Zoar at the first -- perhaps believing the grateful people of Zoar would be easily convinced to repentance considering the destruction all around them -- and the testimony he had. When they didn't repent, and perhaps even attacked or robbed them or both, Lot wanted out.
Taking this to its logical conclusion that those sons born from Lot's daughters actually went on to survive and thrive, I began wondering where the daughters found wives for their sons -- wondering if they were able to "buy" them from slavers etc. We know that the boys went out from there -- to the east and north and acquired lands, and were blessed -- so they had to have gotten wives from somewhere. Interesting thing to speculate on.
Recall Yah said to the Israelites coming out from Egypt not to touch the land of Lot's children (by Yah's decree)? They were blessed by Him. We may not understand it all, but we can certainly see the hand of our Creator in the outcome.
I'm so happy and excited to report that I finally got my copy of where God came down! I feel like I've been waiting forever! My son asked me what I wanted for Mother's Day and I told him a copy of this book! It was ordered paid for and delivered to my front door in less than 5 hours❤
One of the good things about tech today. So much bad.
So thankful for God's using you to show us the true facts of the Bible through your archaeological explorations! Decades of years ago when I began my reading the Bible, I thought all those cities or places could not be traced to be found since they were of thousands of years ago. But God keeps using the Biblical archaeological evidences to show me that He has His miraculous ways, especially the archaeological one, to tell us the right answers which we have thought to have no way to get.
The first video from here is what got me started on your channel. I love watching/learning from them myself and have been using them for my youth group lessons the last 5 weeks! Glad to see you back to the plains again.
I’ve been listening to Joel since before You Tube, back when he made videos exploring the claims of Mormonism. His kind and factual approach is very appealing. I’m so glad to have found him on You Tube. He continues to be kind and factual, an approach I still appreciate. Thanks for being such an interesting teacher! God bless you. (Love seeing your son beginning to join you! How cool!)
Can’t get enough of these videos! 🔥🔥🔥
Amazing! The whole entire Old Testament is literally a shadow of Jesus. It's all about Him! So beautiful ❤️ My favorite channel.
I thoroughly enjoy these videos! I'm a history buff and a firm believer in the Bible and your videos are so inspiring!
My goodness, what a wonderful gift…
This channel is better than the History Channel and National Geographic combined whenever they try to cover a Biblical topic.
Ugh, the History channels says all the OT stuff is from aliens
@@melindashaw7568that’s so disgusting and insulting
History channel is literally just about cryptids and aliens now.
@@austinbevis4266why? I think there's other life out there
WATCH DAVE STOTTS DRIVING THRU HISTORY... ALL ABOUT THE BIBLE TAKES YOU TO EVERY SPOT..
Studying the story of Lot in Genesis and found this video. Super interesting and answered a lot of questions! Thanks.
Absolutely brilliant and fascinating. The archaeological interpretation and your Bible interpretation about Zoar being saved because righteousness came into it's midst is powerful. It is going to be thrilling to see what happens during further excavation this winter. From Emanuel County GA USA
A 43 minutes and 31 seconds well spent. Thanks for another awesome lesson. 🙏🏻✝️
Amen lol
It's amazing that the sciences continually prove the Bible is accurate. Praise the Lord.
I love your videos. Please keep them coming. I ordered your book. Can’t wait for it to arrive. I’m 63 years old. I have always wanted to study archaeology. I live in NC and would love to go to Cary and study archaeology. But I’m to old. I can live vicariously through you and your videos. Thank you so much for all you do.
Probably the best channel on biblical archaeology. He explains really well!
That little bit at the end, with the last sulphur ball lighting up, goes to show how easily flammable the stuff is. Makes it all the more amazing that tiny Zoar did not burn when surrounded by flames hot enough to glass earthenware
I really love these videos. God bless you.
The greatest Man in history, had no servants, yet they called Him master. Had no degree, yet they called Him teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called Him healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today. His name is JESUS the CHRIST, (Yeshua Ha Mashiach).
Thank you brother Joel for all you are doing in the field of not only Biblical Archeology but what is mistakenly referred to as just archeology.
You are opening eyes to the truth of and found only in His Word.
God Bless you and your ministry...
Amen
Yes I wish people that say bible is false would listen to this video.
Yes people that say no truth in bible I wish would listen. to this video
Well without colonization Christanity would not have been anywhere
@@choudharyvivek That is not true, Christianity spread long before that. It started in Jerusalem and spread throughout the populated world at that time. Read Scripture and you can track it's spread.
Another great video, Joel. Sadly, a dear friend died in the same way as Paul Lapp (by an undertow off the beach in Cyprus) in 2008. Good to learn that Paul's wife, Nancy Lapp, largely completed the archaeological work (in 2019) that he and others started with Albright. Nancy is now 93-94. A wonderful testimony of commitment and faithfulness to the work.
The Bible is a great source for scientific archaeological and sociological information. But it's most important because it tells us how we can get right with God through faith in Jesus.
The thing I have always thought was that the Old Testament has a lot of evidence that many of the stories were placed within historical context. The New Testament is almost completely devoid of this usefulness due to it taking place mostly within a small area.
"Scentific"!!! Sad....
@@cecileroy557why?
Thank you for what you are doing. May God bless you richly for all your efforts.
It’s so great to see history research is fact checking the Bible and proving its worth. Great channel - it has reminded me of the importance of my faith. It also re-sparked my inner Indiana Jones, 10-year old self, once again.
I also imagined Lot fled AWAY from Sodom and Gomorrah - had no idea he fled to the city in the middle. Also, love it that you showed the symbolism of being saved by the righteousness of one man. Thank you for your continuing research!
When I saw the notification of this video, I thought: "YES!!!"
This is by far my favorite channel. Thank you for sharing another amazing episode. May the Peace of the Lord be with you. 🙏🏻
God Bless you and your family.
Almighty God shall Not be mocked.
Dont know about y'all, but we've been patiently waiting for the next video. Thank ya sir for putting these videos together!
Same here😅
Agreed!! Now, if Sergei and Rhoda would post this week, that'd be the best!! 😊😊
Yep, it's the first thing I look for when I get on YT!
@@silverclouds3725 indeed... They have some great content as well.
@@JamesBrandon same for us. We try our best to share his content and tell our brothers and sisters in Christ here at home and on our TH-cam channel about Expedition Bible. It's a blessing to the ones of us that may never have the opportunity to visit these sites.
I recently discovered this channel. This is the best excavation I ever did on TH-cam. I watch each video more than once . The Holy Bible is truly alive. Subscribed.
Incredible channel! I love seeing the truth of the reality of God's word
Jesus Christ is THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE!!
No person comes to the Father but by Him
@@ServantScientistSonSavedBig facts! That verse almost seems incomplete without that last sentence.
Bible makes no sense.
Yeshua ben HaMashiach was not Christ. You worship a false prophet.
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Your work is deeply appreciated. Press on brother. Glory to God in the Highest!
Mr. Kramer my heart goes out to you and your clarification with the intersection of Biblical knowledge and archeology . Thank God for you . I apologize for not saying this enough .
I absolutely love how biblical archeology proves the written word of God!
This channel has really strengthened my faith. God bless you brother
Makes the Bible come alive! Thank you for a very informative channel!
Thanks! I enjoy these details from your archeological digs. It's amazing to see the vast amount of evidence for the Bible.
Thank you!! Your use of maps with very detailed annotations while then correlating the maps to the the actual physical locatons you visited is fantastic.
You made the long trail required to clarify the ancient and obscure biblical history very clear and easy to follow. Plus, your explanations of the diachronic linguistics also helped when following the logic used to identify each site.
Well done. The work you do is faith confirming and very exciting. Thank you again!
I love your videos showing how deep your work is based upon archeology together with the Bible. God bless you! Wonderful videos!
Appreciate TRUTH uncovered here! 😊
Thanks. I love learning anything new supporting Biblical archaeology. We live in a blessed time for tangible proof of what we used to just take by faith.
Awesome, thank you for hard work and scholarship.
I typed in this channel because I haven’t seen any vids in a while and to my surprise there’s a new video up!! God is good and a rewarder of those who diligently seek him
My life was instantly better once I got RID of my religious beliefs.
Yet you're here 💀@@rickwilliams967
@@rickwilliams967 Religion is a man made creation whereas spirituality comes from the temple of God.
So happy that you are continuing to actively work on research!
So glad I found this channel!! Amazing
Found this channel recently and love it!!!
This channel is amazing! Lots of love from Norway.
But yes! I praise you in my prayers . Please know this Sir. God Bless you ! Boy ! What adventures and gives me chillbumps when God speaks to me through your faith ! Your zeal ! Your passion !
That mosaic map is unbelievable!!!