Sodom burned-Zoar did NOT: The full story of the discovery of the Cities of the Plain!

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  • @VSFilly
    @VSFilly 5 місяців тому +600

    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❤

    • @shaunlegend9821
      @shaunlegend9821 4 місяці тому +6

      ❤👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

    • @KevinH879
      @KevinH879 4 місяці тому +4

      What is the book called?

    • @VSFilly
      @VSFilly 4 місяці тому +5

      @@KevinH879 'When God Came Down'

    • @KevinH879
      @KevinH879 4 місяці тому +1

      @@VSFilly thank you

    • @aprilflores4169
      @aprilflores4169 4 місяці тому +9

      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.

  • @frankschattner7640
    @frankschattner7640 8 місяців тому +531

    I've been with Joel in Israel. Life changing! I watch everything he puts online.

    • @cristianmoldovan2180
      @cristianmoldovan2180 8 місяців тому +29

      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!!!

    • @K.B.Williams
      @K.B.Williams 8 місяців тому +23

      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.

    • @rayross997
      @rayross997 8 місяців тому +16

      @@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.

    • @TBATG
      @TBATG 8 місяців тому +2

      Wow I became your 200th like.

    • @nickma71
      @nickma71 8 місяців тому +6

      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.

  • @pastorsololomonken5341
    @pastorsololomonken5341 Місяць тому +73

    The more they undermine the Biblical truth, the more God blows their minds with a new revelation. Thank you, Joel. I love your channel.

  • @TheTF01
    @TheTF01 8 місяців тому +103

    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.

    • @q-man762
      @q-man762 3 місяці тому +3

      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.

    • @HansBryan-fu6tu
      @HansBryan-fu6tu 3 місяці тому +16

      Everything the Bible talks about is a FACT.Not a coincidenc.GOD knows exactly what he is doing

    • @user-vm5ud4xw6n
      @user-vm5ud4xw6n Місяць тому

      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.

  • @Dude0000
    @Dude0000 8 місяців тому +686

    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.

    • @gunlinebees.3831
      @gunlinebees.3831 8 місяців тому +37

      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!

    • @John-fb6jm
      @John-fb6jm 8 місяців тому +33

      Amen brother. I'm kinda in the same boat myself. Glorious are the ways of the Lord!

    • @Dude0000
      @Dude0000 8 місяців тому +6

      @@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.

    • @zzzzz77771
      @zzzzz77771 8 місяців тому +17

      Praise God! Isn't the truth exciting?..

    • @seagrif
      @seagrif 8 місяців тому +17

      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 ✝❤

  • @marcellotulipano1126
    @marcellotulipano1126 5 місяців тому +276

    The bible is our history. Jesus Christ is our lord and saviour all praise goes to him

    • @amc3463
      @amc3463 4 місяці тому +6

      And our GOD

    • @Jebusisblatantidolatry
      @Jebusisblatantidolatry 4 місяці тому +2

      @marcellotulipano1126 the Bible is the History of the jews mixed with pagan fiction ie the xtian writings.

    • @camicri4263
      @camicri4263 4 місяці тому

      Amen!

    • @Jebusisblatantidolatry
      @Jebusisblatantidolatry 4 місяці тому +1

      @@marcellotulipano1126 jesus is no one's lord. He's a fictional character invented by the romans.

    • @ProfessorToadstool
      @ProfessorToadstool 4 місяці тому +2

      ​@@Jebusisblatantidolatryclose. let's say... his story was picked up for syndication.

  • @juliemercer1458
    @juliemercer1458 8 місяців тому +189

    Wow that floor map is amazing.

  • @purplecello7551
    @purplecello7551 8 місяців тому +539

    Keep them coming! Keep spreading the Biblical truth with evidence from archaeology. Love from Serbia.

    • @andersandersen6295
      @andersandersen6295 8 місяців тому +7

      Just like Spiderman exists because Newyork is a real place, right? so spiderman magazines are truth🤣

    • @d.b.4201
      @d.b.4201 8 місяців тому +26

      @@andersandersen6295sadly you’ve missed it…

    • @matematic6223
      @matematic6223 8 місяців тому +5

      Hi Brother cheers from Croatia

    • @andersandersen6295
      @andersandersen6295 8 місяців тому +1

      @@d.b.4201 Missed what?

    • @mcaj81
      @mcaj81 8 місяців тому +32

      ​@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.

  • @GarySilvestre29
    @GarySilvestre29 2 місяці тому +21

    My faith got stronger. The word of God is the living God. 🙏

  • @JamesBrandon
    @JamesBrandon 8 місяців тому +161

    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.

  • @reinepoaty6747
    @reinepoaty6747 8 місяців тому +1221

    I clicked so fast! 😅 love this channel.

    • @melblack7412
      @melblack7412 8 місяців тому +29

      Same!

    • @EsseQuamViderity
      @EsseQuamViderity 8 місяців тому +26

      Same!!

    • @NA1L3D
      @NA1L3D 8 місяців тому +43

      Me too! I love how he makes the Bible come to life.

    • @jessicac6787
      @jessicac6787 8 місяців тому +17

      Same!

    • @Yakomoe
      @Yakomoe 8 місяців тому +26

      Did we just become best friends?!! Yep!!! 😂😂

  • @stacyw3250
    @stacyw3250 6 місяців тому +134

    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.

    • @adriangoede7433
      @adriangoede7433 Місяць тому +2

      That positively deserves an AMEN!!🙏

  • @kimweidner7351
    @kimweidner7351 8 місяців тому +172

    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.

    • @Nara-h9v
      @Nara-h9v 8 місяців тому +5

      Jesus is our Messiah.

    • @SockieTheSockPuppet
      @SockieTheSockPuppet 4 місяці тому +1

      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.

  • @MrSorbias
    @MrSorbias 8 місяців тому +79

    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

  • @LouisaWatt
    @LouisaWatt 4 місяці тому +38

    The preservation of Zoar is absolutely a miracle. Only God could spare something surrounded by disaster

  • @takitakitosteheso
    @takitakitosteheso 8 місяців тому +232

    No videos on UA-cam are as anticipating as these are. Always an incredible journey into the past, an interesting riddle in search for truth. Thank you, brother.

  • @emih6282
    @emih6282 8 місяців тому +137

    I am so ridiculously excited to see a new video. This is one of my favorite channels!

  • @fifonefifty
    @fifonefifty 8 місяців тому +66

    This channel is a blessing for us all. Thank you Heavenly Father

  • @Jmpr12
    @Jmpr12 8 місяців тому +113

    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.

    • @malayalikitchen6061
      @malayalikitchen6061 8 місяців тому +1

      😂 I was never to but I know so much, what if I reach there 😃😂

  • @Aloncohen7
    @Aloncohen7 8 місяців тому +118

    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!

    • @ingela_injeela
      @ingela_injeela 8 місяців тому +8

      How wonderful, praise the Lord!

  • @dudesneeds
    @dudesneeds 6 місяців тому +123

    I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw this. Exactly what I was yearning for for decades! Amazing work!!!!

    • @stapleman007
      @stapleman007 6 місяців тому

      Still not sure about the self levitating sulfur balls.

    • @djabroni_brochacho4644
      @djabroni_brochacho4644 6 місяців тому +3

      @@stapleman007not levitating: it's falling... with style!

    • @ronniebaker7341
      @ronniebaker7341 5 місяців тому

      So one tiny detail might be correct... a broken clock is still right 2x a day.

    • @fernmoss-456
      @fernmoss-456 4 місяці тому

      The balls come from the ground through fissures created by an earthquake as he says in the video.

  • @nelnotheamoeba9221
    @nelnotheamoeba9221 8 місяців тому +36

    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."

  • @cindyhamblin5673
    @cindyhamblin5673 8 місяців тому +72

    I get so excited when you put another video up, you're a blessing indeed! Thank you brother! God bless you and yours! 🙏

  • @cfoxaskew
    @cfoxaskew 7 місяців тому +97

    I always prayed for an historian such as you ! UA-cam came along in my late thirties . I searched and prayed for more biblical archeology . You met your calling dear sir . God Bless you !

  • @merbecca80
    @merbecca80 8 місяців тому +55

    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!!!

  • @Weissguys6
    @Weissguys6 8 місяців тому +34

    Most underrated channel on UA-cam. Just fascinating work. Thank you so, so much! I love sharing your channel with my “explorer” grandsons.

    • @Nate-ud2yt
      @Nate-ud2yt 8 місяців тому +2

      good for you! youngsters need to be taught the truth.

  • @ARC1701A
    @ARC1701A 8 місяців тому +15

    I like listening to Joshua Graham read the bible aloud. It's a very engaging voice!

  • @lisahosler8881
    @lisahosler8881 8 місяців тому +62

    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.

    • @stormchii
      @stormchii 8 місяців тому +1

      im going thru the bible too and just finished joshua!!! going to look for the video ur talking about:)

  • @Driskyle
    @Driskyle 8 місяців тому +43

    Recently got your book, Joel. It’s great! Thank you for all that you do for the kingdom of God.

  • @nicholaskimani7171
    @nicholaskimani7171 7 місяців тому +16

    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.

  • @tinawelch3005
    @tinawelch3005 8 місяців тому +33

    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.

  • @indigatorveritatis7343
    @indigatorveritatis7343 8 місяців тому +316

    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 😎

  • @mrrustygray
    @mrrustygray 8 місяців тому +109

    God is Great. Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.

    • @Jebusisblatantidolatry
      @Jebusisblatantidolatry 6 місяців тому

      Wrong. Jesus is man made pagan idolatry....an invention of the Roman empire.

    • @Douglas67-c2b
      @Douglas67-c2b 4 місяці тому

      Jesus is "THE" Lord. Please get into the KJV Bible for The Truth

    • @Jebusisblatantidolatry
      @Jebusisblatantidolatry 4 місяці тому

      @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.

  • @Elizabeth490
    @Elizabeth490 8 місяців тому +19

    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!

  • @oldirt47
    @oldirt47 8 місяців тому +29

    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.

  • @TimeIsNow4Jesus
    @TimeIsNow4Jesus 6 місяців тому +16

    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.

  • @zachnierstedt262
    @zachnierstedt262 8 місяців тому +129

    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!

    • @InfinitEternaLovEmmanuel
      @InfinitEternaLovEmmanuel 8 місяців тому +8

      Wonderfully stated! 🤓👌🏼

    • @epochgames3049
      @epochgames3049 8 місяців тому +1

      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?

    • @Misssarabee
      @Misssarabee 8 місяців тому +10

      @@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.

    • @zachnierstedt262
      @zachnierstedt262 8 місяців тому

      @@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!

    • @christigoth
      @christigoth 8 місяців тому +2

      LOVE THAT QUOTE ! I could FEEL that !

  • @abdielmedina246
    @abdielmedina246 8 місяців тому +37

    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 🇵🇷

  • @lorihuntley836
    @lorihuntley836 8 місяців тому +15

    Your videos are amazing. Showing the archeological proof of the Biblical account. Thank you and please keep them coming.

  • @NoExcuses888
    @NoExcuses888 8 місяців тому +95

    Excellent video! I said "Wow" probably 100 times. Love seeing Gods perfect word coming to life.

  • @emileecitra
    @emileecitra 8 місяців тому +152

    PRAISE THE LORD
    Greetings from INDONESIA 🙏🏻🇮🇩

    • @SoldierPoet
      @SoldierPoet 8 місяців тому +11

      Hello from Alabama, USA 🙏👋

    • @michaelhaigh9182
      @michaelhaigh9182 8 місяців тому

      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 ?

    • @terryrempel68
      @terryrempel68 8 місяців тому +5

      @@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.

    • @michaelhaigh9182
      @michaelhaigh9182 8 місяців тому

      @@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

    • @terryrempel68
      @terryrempel68 8 місяців тому +1

      @@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.

  • @lemongate4869
    @lemongate4869 8 місяців тому +10

    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.

  • @thomasoleary970
    @thomasoleary970 8 місяців тому +64

    Yes, the message is Salvation. God is so precise in his Love and Judgement.

  • @amazed6796
    @amazed6796 8 місяців тому +27

    What an amazing testimony; saved because of one ... Thank you Jesus!

  • @EofBrokenSilence
    @EofBrokenSilence 4 дні тому +1

    I absolutely love your analogy of one righteous man!! It fills my heart to see archeological evidence that shows the absolute truth of Scripture.

  • @habituallinestepper8839
    @habituallinestepper8839 8 місяців тому +37

    Those poor mules. This was amazing to watch. Thank you for sharing

  • @eternaladventure-wm5fn
    @eternaladventure-wm5fn 8 місяців тому +434

    Jesus Christ is THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE!!

    • @ServantScientistSonSaved
      @ServantScientistSonSaved 8 місяців тому +32

      No person comes to the Father but by Him

    • @K.B.Williams
      @K.B.Williams 8 місяців тому +11

      ​@@ServantScientistSonSavedBig facts! That verse almost seems incomplete without that last sentence.

    • @Shitsonisrael
      @Shitsonisrael 8 місяців тому

      Bible makes no sense.

    • @DreaddPirateRobb
      @DreaddPirateRobb 8 місяців тому +2

      Yeshua ben HaMashiach was not Christ. You worship a false prophet.

    • @freedominion7369
      @freedominion7369 8 місяців тому +6

      🙏✝️💒

  • @Eelbackwards
    @Eelbackwards Місяць тому +5

    The Bible is full of absolute truth for those seeking to find it. Thanks Joel! Another great episode full of vital information.

    • @ElizabethWells70
      @ElizabethWells70 24 дні тому

      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.

  • @MeglynLad
    @MeglynLad 8 місяців тому +51

    Always cool when science catches up to the Bible!

  • @Mo-sv3tc
    @Mo-sv3tc 8 місяців тому +51

    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
      @AmorphousSouffle 8 місяців тому +8

      This world is already full of unimaginable depravity. If one has eyes. No offense meant.

    • @Mo-sv3tc
      @Mo-sv3tc 8 місяців тому +8

      @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

    • @mikewlazlinski4309
      @mikewlazlinski4309 6 місяців тому

      Stop supporting Israel and we won't have to go through with revelations.

    • @kirby771
      @kirby771 2 місяці тому

      ​@@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.

    • @shannonelliott9230
      @shannonelliott9230 2 місяці тому +2

      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.

  • @cfoxaskew
    @cfoxaskew 7 місяців тому +24

    I gave your precious book to my daughter . There’s another family birthday coming up soon and she gets one too. God Bless you .

  • @maryw9841
    @maryw9841 8 місяців тому +19

    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.

  • @PreacherwithoutaPulpit
    @PreacherwithoutaPulpit 8 місяців тому +145

    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...

    • @alpharealist
      @alpharealist 8 місяців тому +6

      Amen

    • @lindaschipansky4429
      @lindaschipansky4429 8 місяців тому +6

      Yes I wish people that say bible is false would listen to this video.

    • @lindaschipansky4429
      @lindaschipansky4429 8 місяців тому +4

      Yes people that say no truth in bible I wish would listen. to this video

    • @choudharyvivek
      @choudharyvivek 8 місяців тому +1

      Well without colonization Christanity would not have been anywhere

    • @PreacherwithoutaPulpit
      @PreacherwithoutaPulpit 8 місяців тому +7

      @@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.

  • @crystalclearwindowcleaning3458
    @crystalclearwindowcleaning3458 8 місяців тому +23

    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.

    • @slaapliedje
      @slaapliedje 6 місяців тому

      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.

    • @cecileroy557
      @cecileroy557 6 місяців тому

      "Scentific"!!! Sad....

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 місяці тому

      ​@@cecileroy557why?

  • @s3v3n3
    @s3v3n3 8 місяців тому +88

    This channel is better than the History Channel and National Geographic combined whenever they try to cover a Biblical topic.

    • @melindashaw7568
      @melindashaw7568 8 місяців тому +6

      Ugh, the History channels says all the OT stuff is from aliens

    • @austinbevis4266
      @austinbevis4266 8 місяців тому +5

      @@melindashaw7568that’s so disgusting and insulting

    • @huntclanhunt9697
      @huntclanhunt9697 8 місяців тому

      History channel is literally just about cryptids and aliens now.

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@austinbevis4266why? I think there's other life out there

    • @vallorypoole8117
      @vallorypoole8117 Місяць тому

      WATCH DAVE STOTTS DRIVING THRU HISTORY... ALL ABOUT THE BIBLE TAKES YOU TO EVERY SPOT..

  • @Metal-Detecting-NC
    @Metal-Detecting-NC 8 місяців тому +56

    The Holy Bible holds historically true to this day, despite repeated attempts to refute the evidence. Thank you for strengthening the evidence.

  • @markeloen
    @markeloen 7 місяців тому +12

    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!

  • @nmbassy
    @nmbassy 8 місяців тому +28

    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.

  • @realJohnCena
    @realJohnCena 8 місяців тому +30

    Can’t get enough of these videos! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @ObedMineField
    @ObedMineField 6 місяців тому +449

    I see what you're trying to do here: validate the Bible as truth via simple but well-produced documentary of fascinating and sensible archeology... hmm actually it's working!

    • @adamsmith7885
      @adamsmith7885 5 місяців тому +132

      The Bible is the standard of truth, and is what validates archeological theories. Not vice versa!

    • @MadeleineJohnston-yr9yy
      @MadeleineJohnston-yr9yy 5 місяців тому +53

      FOR IT IS WRITTEN,
      " JESUS CHRIST IS LORD TO THE GLORY OF GOD THE FATHER "

    • @JackedLantern-yt
      @JackedLantern-yt 4 місяці тому +29

      Look at your own consciousness that proves the Bible

    • @NWthinkout
      @NWthinkout 4 місяці тому +3

      Библия интересна с исторической точки зрения, но мораль в ней во многом устарела.

    • @Linxifyz
      @Linxifyz 4 місяці тому

      @@NWthinkoutwas the Book of Mormon it’s from 1820 and it’s a Prophet that God gave the Golden plates too/All the lost Scriptures that was took out from all of Gods word. And has only been translated once/By the prophet in English. I don’t expect you to understand considering you are living in sin. I mean we all are and will even as Christians but we just won’t have the desire to. And when we do we just repent/Asking God to forgive us and ask him to take it away again then we move on and forget it ever happened just like God does when we repent. Then we have peace that feels like you mind is numb to bad thoughts like racing thoughts that lead to stress, Anger, Anxiety, Fear & Doubt, stuff like that. But anyways sorry if you didn’t want to hear that I don’t want to force it one you. So yeah if you want or want to try to understand just read the Book of Mormon. It’s still the Bible which to help the confusion of it just being a book and then hearing we Followers say it’s a guide: we mean it the Word of God the words that his flesh/Jesus, fully God & Human. Gods word, or to help you understand what I’m talking about: The Bible is not the original Text of Gods word like the Book of Mormon is. Yes it’s still the Word of God but it’s probably Translated like 20+times, it’s still very important but God told the kid that wrote The Book of Mormon because God knew something was very important to understand the Bible more through the List Scriptures in the Bible over the years if Translation. But it’s the Original texts the helps with the Bible and so you can go to it to understand it Clearly. So all Scripture is the Word of God that’s why we say Word of God when we talk about different texts of books like the Bible & Book of Mormon. You don’t need to buy a Bible or The Book of Mormon, if you want you can just look up it on Google or Safari. Whatever phone you have. But I would be happy if you bought one but don’t if you don’t want to. And don’t let anyone force something onto you just kindly decline and move on so you don’t get into an argument that’s one sided with the so called Christian but do it on your own time. God gives us free will over everything even when we follow him. But the difference is your trying and not, but trying and that’s all God wants is for you to try and take little steps and don’t ware yourself out that’s not what God wants you to do even when you are seeking him for the first time, but over time it will naturally come. If you decide to follow him. But yeah man Love ya and God Bless you, Shalom✝️🙏❤️

  • @gunlinebees.3831
    @gunlinebees.3831 8 місяців тому +46

    Dont know about y'all, but we've been patiently waiting for the next video. Thank ya sir for putting these videos together!

    • @vdoniel
      @vdoniel 8 місяців тому +4

      Same here😅

    • @silverclouds3725
      @silverclouds3725 8 місяців тому +4

      Agreed!! Now, if Sergei and Rhoda would post this week, that'd be the best!! 😊😊

    • @JamesBrandon
      @JamesBrandon 8 місяців тому +3

      Yep, it's the first thing I look for when I get on YT!

    • @gunlinebees.3831
      @gunlinebees.3831 8 місяців тому

      @@silverclouds3725 indeed... They have some great content as well.

    • @gunlinebees.3831
      @gunlinebees.3831 8 місяців тому +7

      @@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 UA-cam channel about Expedition Bible. It's a blessing to the ones of us that may never have the opportunity to visit these sites.

  • @jeffhensley9988
    @jeffhensley9988 8 місяців тому +9

    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.

  • @lisasmith4195
    @lisasmith4195 8 місяців тому +7

    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!)

  • @brendachapman7686
    @brendachapman7686 8 місяців тому +11

    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.

  • @manishw6013
    @manishw6013 8 місяців тому +10

    Probably the best channel on biblical archaeology. He explains really well!

  • @sheriedwards362
    @sheriedwards362 7 місяців тому +26

    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❤

    • @stephenlamley541
      @stephenlamley541 7 місяців тому

      One of the good things about tech today. So much bad.

  • @redsorgum
    @redsorgum 8 місяців тому +40

    A 43 minutes and 31 seconds well spent. Thanks for another awesome lesson. 🙏🏻✝️

  • @Faithful_Watchman
    @Faithful_Watchman 8 місяців тому +10

    I absolutely love how biblical archeology proves the written word of God!

  • @abirdynumnum9612
    @abirdynumnum9612 6 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @saraharellano9399
    @saraharellano9399 8 місяців тому +7

    Amazing! The whole entire Old Testament is literally a shadow of Jesus. It's all about Him! So beautiful ❤️ My favorite channel.

  • @vdoniel
    @vdoniel 8 місяців тому +9

    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

  • @Runninfree7041
    @Runninfree7041 8 місяців тому +7

    My goodness, what a wonderful gift…

  • @jrsimeon02
    @jrsimeon02 8 місяців тому +8

    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!

  • @MattyJ33
    @MattyJ33 8 місяців тому +13

    This channel has really strengthened my faith. God bless you brother

  • @luckydraw1779
    @luckydraw1779 7 місяців тому +2

    I thoroughly enjoy these videos! I'm a history buff and a firm believer in the Bible and your videos are so inspiring!

  • @upschutt4842
    @upschutt4842 8 місяців тому +18

    Thank you for what you are doing. May God bless you richly for all your efforts.

  • @CheeryKixx
    @CheeryKixx 8 місяців тому +24

    As someone who has zero archeological knowledge I was still able to understand your explanations so well. You present the evidence and facts so clearly. I don't know if you share your videos for educational or spiritual reasons but I felt growth in both aspects as I watched and listened. Thank you for sharing your work with the world!

    • @rickwilliams967
      @rickwilliams967 8 місяців тому

      If you have no archeological knowledge, how do you know he's not making this all up?

    • @CheeryKixx
      @CheeryKixx 8 місяців тому +2

      This is a fabulous point and one I'm happy to discuss.
      I completely agree that too many people today will listen to one source of information and decide it is absolute truth without bothering to do further research. It's a naive and sometimes dangerous approach to life.
      I suppose what I meant by my comment was to compliment the poster on how thought out his hypotheses were and how I was impressed by the research he has done to back up those opinions.
      I was also impressed that he chose to address some of the problems others in his field have had with his conclusions. He gave their opinions, the facts they present to support those opinions, and then gave his rebuttal with his own facts to back them up.
      I will always respect a person who gives me facts that I can go check, and prove or disprove, on my own over someone who simply wants to argue about their opinions with no facts to back them up.
      Throughout this whole video he does just that. He gives many facts that, if I felt so inclined, I could do my own research to decide if his opinions were founded or not. But even if I never chose to do my own research, I stand by my first post. I still finished this video with new knowledge about a place I've never been, new perspectives on scriptures I have read before, and a better understanding of archeological education than I had before.

    • @AdmoreMethod
      @AdmoreMethod 7 місяців тому +1

      @@CheeryKixxMy experience and perspective is the same as yours. When in doubt, I research the things he says - which I can do, because he gives all the relevant information we need in order to conduct that research.

    • @stephenolan5539
      @stephenolan5539 7 місяців тому

      ​@AdmoreMethod
      You both need to look up, confirmation bias.

    • @shannonelliott9230
      @shannonelliott9230 2 місяці тому

      @@rickwilliams967 Troll much?

  • @ronferguson4379
    @ronferguson4379 7 місяців тому +4

    Very thorough and convincing. I like someone who does the whole research carefully.

  • @jfhunt
    @jfhunt 8 місяців тому +4

    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!

  • @loricalass4068
    @loricalass4068 8 місяців тому +6

    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.

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana 8 місяців тому +152

    The Bible is so correct in many ways. That is how we know God gave us the Bible.

    • @MaadIsrl
      @MaadIsrl 8 місяців тому +15

      In all ways

    • @Godsangel124
      @Godsangel124 8 місяців тому +8

      Your Word is Truth. There is NO error in God's Word.

    • @mrjeffjob
      @mrjeffjob 8 місяців тому +7

      The Catholic Church discerned what books belong in the New Testament and which didn’t.
      To all you Bible Alone types you can’t get around this fact. The Bible doesn’t have a list of books that belong in it so it had to come from outside the Bible. Simple history shows that list came from the Catholics. Glad I could help. 😅

    • @MikeGreenwood51
      @MikeGreenwood51 8 місяців тому +4

      LUKE 12:51
      Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
      LUKE 12:52
      For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
      LUKE 12:53
      The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

    • @MikeGreenwood51
      @MikeGreenwood51 8 місяців тому +3

      @@mrjeffjob Haven't you just put the horse before the cart, Or the egg before the chicken. There was no permitted Christians or Catholics with in the Roman Empire prior to Emperor Constantine legalised Christians but only with in the Roman Empire. So if there were no Catholics before legalisation and the permitting of Churches or legal places of whorship. Then how when Emperor Constantine asembled the testaments or other manuscripts were they from Catholics. The assembling of those documents and the Start of Catholicism may be very closely related in time. But Catholics or Catholicism did not predate the assembly.

  • @3d3nrisen
    @3d3nrisen 8 місяців тому +8

    Your work is deeply appreciated. Press on brother. Glory to God in the Highest!

  • @ChrisS310
    @ChrisS310 8 місяців тому +23

    I really love these videos. God bless you.

  • @michellecoronado916
    @michellecoronado916 8 місяців тому +15

    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

  • @alandillon6469
    @alandillon6469 8 місяців тому +4

    Hi Joel, your book "Where God came down" was just delivered and I'm excited to go through it! Thanks for all you do bring bible truth to the world. May God keep blessing your endeavors and please keep posting these videos!!

  • @alanhindmarch4483
    @alanhindmarch4483 8 місяців тому +11

    Joel, I thank you for your continued work proving the Bible is true and the Word of God. Bless You and Your Work. I look forward to your next video.

  • @nsnowman
    @nsnowman 8 місяців тому +65

    The incredible accuracy of the Bible, which is shown to preserved over thousands of years, is truly and literally miraculous. Praise God! And thank you Joel for this one of a kind content!

    • @christigoth
      @christigoth 8 місяців тому +9

      THE BIBLE IS A HISTORY BOOK OF TRUTH AND FACTS!

    • @HardPumpers
      @HardPumpers 8 місяців тому +6

      ​@@christigothit's full of fables and fairy tales...

    • @Legendendear
      @Legendendear 7 місяців тому

      @@HardPumpers
      Yup.
      As you can see in this video.
      There is just no connection between historical events and the stories of the bible 🤡

    • @waynebutler7813
      @waynebutler7813 7 місяців тому +2

      God Himself is the greatest scientist there IS. When we read HIS book of science (the earth) we find His book for US (the Bible) is true!

    • @AdmoreMethod
      @AdmoreMethod 7 місяців тому +5

      @@HardPumpersWhat’s most incredible is that archeology constantly, over and over, confirms Biblical accounts… while it has yet to confirm the theory of evolution. 😂

  • @ernestvalenzuela3561
    @ernestvalenzuela3561 8 місяців тому +15

    The best channel on UA-cam hands down ! Keep up the good work for the Lord. Thank you for sharing the truth !

  • @Video81501
    @Video81501 8 місяців тому +7

    So happy that you are continuing to actively work on research!

  • @Attack-SineMetu
    @Attack-SineMetu 2 місяці тому +2

    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.

  • @mjhottmom
    @mjhottmom 8 місяців тому +17

    Found this channel recently and love it!!!

  • @benjitucker1331
    @benjitucker1331 8 місяців тому +9

    Keep these videos coming. Your work has the power (and I speculate already has) to bring so many people to faith!

  • @Puddles-j1q
    @Puddles-j1q 7 місяців тому +1

    I am 53 years old and have always been an agnostic. Although the bible and its stories have always interested me, i remain skeptical. I stumbled upon your videos here and you have really peaked my interest and are making me think. Thank you so much. I also just ordered your book. Keep up the good work.

    • @markjardinez5602
      @markjardinez5602 2 місяці тому +1

      You may be agnostic and skeptical, but still you yearn to know the truth. I bid you pray that the Holy Spirit of God guide you.

  • @fayefayelou4093
    @fayefayelou4093 8 місяців тому +9

    Pulled up UA-cam and saw the thumb nail for this video and audibly said, "Oooh!" Out of excitement 😂 so glad to see another!

  • @cristianmoldovan2180
    @cristianmoldovan2180 8 місяців тому +8

    I look forward to joining your program in the fall 2025 my year ❤❤❤❤ I love your work Joel Kramer! The Lord is using you in mighty ways ❤ Can't wait to join your archeology program!!! I'm looking forward to starting my online program in the fall of 2024 ❤

  • @megancunagin1518
    @megancunagin1518 13 днів тому +1

    Studying the story of Lot in Genesis and found this video. Super interesting and answered a lot of questions! Thanks.

  • @JoshClint
    @JoshClint 8 місяців тому +18

    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

    • @rickwilliams967
      @rickwilliams967 8 місяців тому +1

      My life was instantly better once I got RID of my religious beliefs.

    • @vch309
      @vch309 8 місяців тому

      Yet you're here 💀​@@rickwilliams967

    • @mamazalama
      @mamazalama 7 місяців тому

      @@rickwilliams967 Religion is a man made creation whereas spirituality comes from the temple of God.

  • @e.a.p3174
    @e.a.p3174 8 місяців тому +6

    Praise to our Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks for your channel. My wife and I read every morning a chapter or two of scripture. Often we don’t understand it because we are in a different culture than the people of antiquity. It’s great to learn about the evidence which confirms the bible

    • @andersandersen6295
      @andersandersen6295 8 місяців тому

      Does the fact that new york exists confirm spiderman magazines too?

    • @thominaduncanson7596
      @thominaduncanson7596 8 місяців тому

      If Spider-Man existed, he would work in the textile industry, and be based in the Garment District of NYC. 😉

    • @andersandersen6295
      @andersandersen6295 8 місяців тому

      @@thominaduncanson7596 What do you mean IF? He is documented to exist😄

  • @cfoxaskew
    @cfoxaskew 7 місяців тому +1

    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 .

  • @davids9324
    @davids9324 8 місяців тому +10

    This channel is amazing! Lots of love from Norway.