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Why is it important to learn about the geography where Christ ministered at different times in His public ministry?
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It helps to reinforce Jesus’ humanity and helps us better understand His earthly ministry.
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So we can know and understand the different cultures He visited and their reactions to Him; to know that He traveled as everyone did in those days – by walking. He experienced hunger, fatigue, sadness – the full range of human emotions.
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So we can see how and where he traveled to perform his work
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Understanding the geography of where Christ ministered helps us to understand the Gospels better.
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Understand the people and the time gives us insight as to why God chose this time in history.