1. IS THE BIBLE GOD’S WORD? HISTORICAL ACCURACY
1 Peter 3:15
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2. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
OVERVIEW
The Hittite Civilization The House Of David King Belshazzar King Sargon II Pontius Pilate Jericho
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3. The Hittite Civilization
IS THE BIBLE GOD’S WORD? HISTORICAL ACCURACY
The Hittite Civilization
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4. The Hittite Civilization
The Hittites (Gen. 15:20; Jos. 9:1)
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5. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
IS THE BIBLE GOD’S WORD? HISTORICAL ACCURACY
The House Of David
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6. The House Of David House Of David Inscription (2 Sam. 5:3)
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7. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
IS THE BIBLE GOD’S WORD? HISTORICAL ACCURACY
King Belshazzar
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8. King Belshazzar King Belshazzar (Dan. 5:1, 29)
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9. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
IS THE BIBLE GOD’S WORD? HISTORICAL ACCURACY
King Sargon II
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10. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
King Sargon II
King Sargon II (Isa. 20:1)
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11. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
IS THE BIBLE GOD’S WORD? HISTORICAL ACCURACY
Pontius Pilate
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12. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate (Mt. 27:2)
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13. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
IS THE BIBLE GOD’S WORD? HISTORICAL ACCURACY
Jericho
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14. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
Numerous excavations at Jericho since 1868.
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Photo: Wikipedia.org
Photo: Wikipedia.org
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15. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
Significant work:
John Garstang ( )
Kathleen Kenyon ( )
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Photo: Wikipedia.org
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16. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
Some of the discoveries archeologists have made are:
The city was heavily fortified.
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17. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
Part of Israel’s conquest (Jos. 6:2-5).
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18. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
Jericho had fortified walls/gate (Jos. 2:5, 7, 15).
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Photo: SweetPublishing.com
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19. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
Some of the discoveries archeologists have made are:
The city was heavily fortified.
The city was attacked in the spring just after the harvest.
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20. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
City attacked in spring (Jos. 2:6; 3:15; 5:10).
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Photos: SweetPublishing.com
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21. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
Some of the discoveries archeologists have made are:
The city was heavily fortified.
The city was attacked in the spring just after the harvest.
The siege that led to the destruction of the city was short.
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22. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
Jericho had no opportunity to flee (Jos. 6:1). The city fell quickly (Jos. 6:15).
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23. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
Some of the discoveries archeologists have made are:
Piles of mud bricks from the collapsed city wall were found at the base of the site.
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24. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
The walls were leveled (Jos. 6:20).
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25. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
Some of the discoveries archeologists have made are:
Piles of mud bricks from the collapsed city wall were found at the base of the site.
The city wasn’t plundered.
Photos: Wikipedia.org
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26. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
Only precious metals taken (Jos. 6:17-19).
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27. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
Some of the discoveries archeologists have made are:
Piles of mud bricks from the collapsed city wall were found at the base of the site.
The city wasn’t plundered.
Houses were built against a portion of the lower city wall.
Photos: Wikipedia.org
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28. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
Rahab’s house spared (Jos. 2:14-21; 6:22-23).
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29. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
Some of the discoveries archeologists have made are:
Piles of mud bricks from the collapsed city wall were found at the base of the site.
The city wasn’t plundered.
Houses were built against a portion of the lower city wall.
A layer of ash 3 feet thick with burned timbers and debris.
Photos: Wikipedia.org
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30. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
JERICHO
City burned with fire (Jos. 6:24).
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31. IS THE BIBLE GOD’S WORD? HISTORICAL ACCURACY
1 Peter 3:15
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32. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Jenkins, Ferrell. Evidences To Strengthen Your Faith. Bowling Green, KY: Guardian Of Truth Foundation, Print.
Wood, B.. Did The Israelites Conquer Jericho? A New Look At The Archaeological Evidence. N.P., Web. 12 May <biblearchaeology.org>.
Wood, B.. The Walls of Jericho. N.P., Web. 12 May <biblearchaeology.org>.
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33. GOD’S PLAN FOR MAN’S SALVATION
Hear The Gospel – Rom. 10:17
Believe That Jesus Is The Christ – Jn. 8:24
Repent Of Sin – Lk. 13:3; Ac. 2:38
Confess Christ – Rom. 10:9-10; Ac. 8:37
Baptized – Ac. 2:38; Mk. 16:16
Be Faithful – 1 Cor. 15:58; Rev. 2:10
Confess Sin – 1 Jn. 1:9
Repent, Pray – Ac. 8:22
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