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Sept. 4, 2026
What Is Empire in the Bible and Why Does It Matter?
Empire Overview The Bible unfolds in a world shaped by powerful empires. Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome ruled enormous territories, controlled economies, moved populations, influenced cultures, and shaped the everyday lives of …
Sept. 3, 2026
What Did “Gospel” Mean Before Jesus?
Most people hear the word "gospel" and immediately think of the four books about Jesus in the New Testament. But the idea behind that word is far older, stretching back centuries before any apostle picked up a pen. Understanding what gospel meant be…
Sept. 1, 2026
Who Were the Essenes and Why Do They Matter for Understanding Jesus?
The Essenes were an ascetic Jewish sect during the Second Temple period whose practices of purity, communal discipline, and apocalyptic expectation continue to captivate historians and biblical scholars alike. This article unpacks what we know about…
Aug. 31, 2026
What Was the Second Temple and Why Does It Matter for Understanding Jesus?
The Second Temple stood at the heart of Jerusalem for nearly six centuries, shaping the worship, identity, and destiny of the Jewish people. From its humble rebuilding after the Babylonian exile to its breathtaking expansion under King Herod and its…
Aug. 31, 2026
What Was a Denarius Worth in Jesus’ Day?
Few coins have shaped the economic and cultural trajectory of civilization quite like the Roman denarius. From the battlefields of the Second Punic War to the parables of the New Testament, this small silver coin served as the backbone of one of his…
Aug. 30, 2026
What If the Answer to Our Prayer Requires Us to Change?
Prayer occupies an important place in Christian life. We pray for wisdom, direction, healing, provision, forgiveness, courage, and help. Churches pray during worship, before meetings, over leaders, and when difficult decisions need to be made. So wh…
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Sept. 4, 2026
What Is Empire in the Bible and Why Does It Matter?
Empire Overview The Bible unfolds in a world shaped by powerful empires. Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome ruled enormous territories, controlled economies, moved populations, influenced cultures, and shaped the everyday lives of …
Sept. 3, 2026
What Did “Gospel” Mean Before Jesus?
Most people hear the word "gospel" and immediately think of the four books about Jesus in the New Testament. But the idea behind that word is far older, stretching back centuries before any apostle picked up a pen. Understanding what gospel meant be…
Sept. 1, 2026
Who Were the Essenes and Why Do They Matter for Understanding Jesus?
The Essenes were an ascetic Jewish sect during the Second Temple period whose practices of purity, communal discipline, and apocalyptic expectation continue to captivate historians and biblical scholars alike. This article unpacks what we know about…
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Ken Schulte
I have no fancy letters after my name. I am NOT a theologian, minister, priest, rabbi, or reverand. I am just a deep thinker and I think it makes me more relevant to my listeners because I have NO agenda. I firmly believe my place in the story is to add value. If I help you, great, that thrills me to do so. You may notice I ask a lot of questions and that is because I believe that questions are the key to everything.