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Why is it important to learn about the geography where Christ ministered at different times in His public ministry?
Austin replied 9 months, 3 weeks ago 100 Members · 99 Replies
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We can pinpoint where Jesus did His ministry and healed people .
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It helps us to understand His audience, and what he was saying – in other words, context.
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Knowing the Geography and the people groups he was ministering to at each point helps to better understand His message.
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It makes his journey “real”. It helps us understand who his audience was.
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Context. The geography and culture are often linked. There were so many different cultures in a relatively small area. Knowing where Jesus was helps us understand who he is talking to and why.