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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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To better understanding in context to what we are reading
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In many ways the geography and culture of the areas are co-dependent. The Galilee area was and agriculture and fishing area basically a “blue collar” culture and removed from some of the rigid religious structure of Jerusalem. Samaria was not fully Jewish the had adulterated their worship of God and had inter-married with Gentiles. The we considered dogs by the Jews. Jerusalem was a religious center home to the pharisees and sadducees and maintained a rigid religious system – perhaps more about religion that worshiping God. Knowing these types of thing help you as you read and understand scripture
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It is helpful to to know where Jesus was when various events occurred. This gives us a better understanding of His ministry, where he taught of the Kingdom of God, and where he performed miracles. It also gives us a background of who he was teaching to at certain points in His ministry.
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It is important to see where Jesus had gone and delivered the good news. It is important to know about the miracles He performed.
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Geography helps make the Jesus’s story comes alive. It also help us better understand Jesus’s ministries on earth with the cultural background of the people and places Jesus encountered.