DISCOVERING THE TRUTH, ANIMALS, PART I

ROOSTER

MARK 14:72

A second time the rooster crowed. Then Peter 
called to mind the word that Jesus  had said to
him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will 
deny Me three times.  And when he thought 
about it, he wept.

MATTHEW  26:34 

^{Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you
that this night, before the rooster crows, you
will deny Me three times.”}
 

 HISTORICAL CONTEXT

There is not a lot of information that shows 
how the rooster was used the  Bible days.It
is associated with resurrection because of 
Peter's denial of Jesus.  Archaeologist found
art with drawings of the rooster in Marissa
in Israel.

MARISSA ART WITH ROOSTER

CAMEL

The is mentioned throughout the Bible.  The books that talk about the camel are: Genesis, Exodus, Judges, 1 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles,2 Chronicles, Ezra, Esther, Nehemiah, Job, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel 

Study of these Bible books indicate that the camel was used for many things.The milk was used for drinking and the dung was burned as fuel.  Some of the
fabric was made from woven camel hair. The Bible mentions that John the Baptist wore clothes made from camel hair.  They carried goods and people
across the desert.  Men also rode them during battle.  Camels can still be   seen during tours to Egypt and Africa.
 

  HERD OF CAMEL

   

 

GOAT

So He said to him, “Bring Me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.”

          

MATTHEW 25:32

All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats.

HISTORICAL  CONTEXT

This  scripture in Genesis shows that goats were used in animal sacrifices to the Lord. The scripture in Matthew indicates that the shepherds had goats.  Goats were used in Bible days to provide  meat and  milk.  The goat's hair was used for tents and rope. Their hide was dried and sewed into bags to hold water and wine. Goats are still used as livestock today in the Holy Land.There are over 35 additional scriptures in the Bible that discuss the goat. The following link has these scriptures:

http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Bible-Verses-About-Goats/

 

DOVE

GENESIS 8:8

He also sent out from himself a dove, to see if the waters had receded from the face of the ground.  

LUKE  3:22

And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”

 

 HISTORICAL CONTEXT

This scripture shows us that Noah used the dove while he was on the ark. The dove confirmed that the flood waters has receded and it was safe for Noah and his family to leave the ark. Doves were also used for sacrifice and food.  The  scripture Luke 3:22 tells us that the dove can represent the Holy Spirit.  There are more than 70 scriptures in the Bible concerning doves.

The following link has these scriptures:

http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Bible-Verses-About-Doves/

 

TURTLE DOVE

 

 

WHITE COVE, REPRESENTS HOLY SPIRIT

LION

PROVERBS 30:30 - A lion [which is] strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;

 
PROVERBS 28:1 - The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

 

 HISTORICAL CONTEXT

These Bible scriptures show  that the lion was considered to be strong and bold. Some scriptures said that the lion can break your bones. The lion is mentioned in more than 80 Bible scriptures. They 
can be viewed at the following link:

 

http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Bible-Verses-About-Lions/

 

 

LIMESTONE PANEL FROM PALACE IN IRAN

 

 

DISCOVERING THE TRUTH, CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

There are descriptions of the clothing worn by
men and women in the Bible.  Here are Assyrian
and Egyptian drawings that depict clothing worn
by some Israelites. 


ASSYRIAN DRAWING OF ISRAELITE KNEELING

Several books in the Bible give some 
references to clothing. The Bible book 
of Exodus12;34 shows, " being bound 
up in their clothes upon their shoulders".
The king rent his clothes and wore a sack
cloth according to 2 Kings 6:30.   Simon
Peter wore a fisher's coat in the book of 
John 21:7. There is a description of the
Son of Man "wearing a garment to the 
foot  with a golden girdle" in Revelation 
1:13. Clothing made of linen, wool, and
animal skins are also  discussed in the 
Bible. There is mention of people wearing
wraps, shawls, girdles and sandals.



EXAMPLE OF FABRIC

 

















  SANDALS WORN IN BIBLE TIMES

 

   

The Bible scriptures show that there 
were Jewish customs regarding the 
clothing that was worn.  The Bible 
book of Zephaniah 1 said all who 
wore foreign attire would be punished.
Moses was also given instructions on 
how the people should dress in the
Bible books of Numbers 15 and 
Deuteronomy 22.  They were told 
to wear tassels on their garments
to cover themselves.  Several
paintings on walls and stone
carving depict the clothing worn
by men and women in Bible days.


EXAMPLES OF BIBLICAL  CLOTHING

Hair accessories have been
found; however, archaeologist 
can't determine whether Hebrew,
Greek,Roman, or Egyptian people
used them.


ANCIENT HAIR COMBS

 ANCIENT HAIR PINS

Archaeologists have  unearthed lots of
jewelry in Egypt, Troy, Sumeria, Assyria,
Greece, Mesopotamia, and Armageddon.
Some of the jewels were found in tombs, 
palaces, an hidden in clay pots!


JEWELS FROM ARMAGEDDON

JEWELS FROM TOMB IN NIMROD

GOLD BRACELET FROM ROME

EGYPTIAN JEWELRY

GOLD DIADEM FROM TOMB IN CANOSSA

PERSIAN BRACELETS

GOLD BRACELET AND EARRINGS 
FROM POMPELI

BRACELET AND NECKLACE FROM
MESOPOTAMIA

BRONZE CANAANITE BRACELET

JEWELRY FOUND IN TOMB OF QUEEN PUABI IN SUMERIA

THANKS TO VETERANS. 11/11/13

I wanted to take a moment to say,  "Thanks to all of the American Veterans". Sometimes we Americans are guilty of taking your sacrifice
for granted.  In the beginning you were drafted but now going into the military is voluntary.  The military experience  whether voluntary not,
is still honorable in my book.  Bless you all.  I hope you enjoy all of
the festivities that take place today.

DISCOVERING THE TRUTH, DWELLINGS

 
I loved hearing the Christmas story about Baby Jesus. The
Bible book of Luke 2 tells how Mary laid him in a manger. I 
think about how amazing it was for such a powerful person
to have such a humble beginning. He could have been born
in a temple, yet Baby Jesus was lying a manger. The mangers
were used for feeding cattle in Bible days. 


 A MANGER 

Archaeologist have  discovered  dwellings in towns mentioned in
the Bible. Italian diggers they were excavating  in Capernaum, on
the Sea of Galilee. They found a humble dwelling. This house was
made of rough walls and a roof made earth and straw.  The house
had a few rooms and a courtyard. The Bible book, Matthew 8 said
that Jesus lived in Capernaum. They wondered if Jesus could have 
lived in that area.

 DWELLING AT CAPERNAUM

  

EXCAVATED FLOOR PLAN OF A DWELLING AND COURTYARD

 


FLOOR PLAN FOR LARGE COMMUNITY DWELLINGS IN QUMRAN





Several caves have been found in Qumran. Scroll fragments
linen cloth, jars, and other artifacts were found inside.




ONE OF THE QUMRAN CAVES

There are over 70 scriptures in the Bible that talk about people
pitching or dwelling in tents. The book of Genesis mentions that
Sarah, Jacob, and Lot lived in tents.       





EXAMPLE OF TENT

Some Jews celebrate Holy Days called the Feast of Booths
(also called Feast of Tabernacle).  The celebration dates
varies and can last from September to October.  Meals are
eaten inside the booth.  Some Jews make sleep inside it
as well.  They gather together to have fellowship and 
rejoice before the Lord. The Bible book of Leviticus 23
and 24 give rules for how the celebration is to be carried
out.  The rules include doing no work, how to light the
lamps and how to prepare the bread.


 EXAMPLE OF BOOTH IN BIBLE DAYS

 

EXAMPLE OF MODERN DAY BOOTH

Numerous limestone tombs and caves have been excavated
in Jerusalem.  These tombs contain ossuaries which are bone
boxes. Around 2000 ossuaries have been discovered at various 
other locations including Cyprus and Alexandria.  Some of the 
ossuaries have inscriptions.



EXAMPLES OF OSSUARIES

 

EXAMPLE OF TOMB IN ALEXANDRIA

The Bible books of Mark 5, Luke 8, and Matthew 8 talk about a 
demon possessed man living in tombs.  The book of Genesis 23,
25, 47, 49, and 50 discuss the burial of the Patriarchs (Sarah,
Abraham, and his family)  in a cave in  Hebron.  


CAVE OF THE PATRIARCHS IN HEBRON, ISRAEL

DISCOVERING THE TRUTH

I had heard Bible stories in Sunday School when I was a child. I 
went to churches when I an adult and listened to many sermons
about Noah's Ark, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Egyptian pharaohs, the
Prophet Isaiah, and many other notorious people in the Bible. I recall
hearing lessons about Bible lands like, Mt Sinai, Moab, Palestine,
Jerusalem, Jericho, River Jordan, Dead Sea. and many other locations. 
I' ll admit that these people and these places were not real to me
because I wasn't a serious Bible reader and had never visited the
Holy Land.

I had two experiences that changed my life.  I went with my mom
on a church trip to Holy Land USA in Bedford Virginia. 

 

 
I was impressed with this place.  The mountain air and the replica of 
the Holy land in Israel was nice.  I went into an area that was called 
Lazarus' tomb.  I suddenly felt like I was the only person in this tomb. 
It was dark and quiet, but I didn't feel afraid. I can't say how long I
was in  there and I don't even remember walking out!!  The rest of the
tour was a blur and I remained quite throughout the rest of the trip. My
mom asked if I was, " OK".  I couldn't really answer her, "Yes". Many
years later I read a book by Dr. Richard E. Eby called "Didn't You Read
My Book".

  
Dr. Eby  describes having a miraculous experience too. Amazon sells
the book if you want to read the entire account of his experience. 
Trust me, you will be amazed!

I heard a sermon by Rev. D. James Kennedy many years ago in which
he spoke about biblical archaeology discoveries. I felt like I had gotten 
a thump on my head.  Somehow I had never heard that locations and 
artifacts mentioned in the Bible had been discovered.  I got chills as I
listened to him discuss artifacts found at archaeological digs. I didn't
know about the discoveries of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Seal from the City 
David, Samaritan artifacts, plaques, pottery, and many other important
biblical items. 


I have followed news stories and searched the web for information
about biblical archaeology discoveries since that time.  I even 
purchased the Archaeological Study Bible.  I also bought Reader's
Digest, The Story Of The Bible World from the annual Friend's of 
The Library book sale.


REFERENCE MATERIALS

BIBLICAL DISCOVERIES


The Archaeological Bible, The Story of Bible World, and my online research
has led me to understand that biblical archaeology is interesting and fascinating.  It's more than mere treasure hunting.  The archaeologists 
are digging for hours to unearth biblical clues to validate biblical history.





ARCHAEOLOGISTS DIGGING

DEAD SEA SCROLLS


The book of Psalms 152-155 tells about King David and the Dead Sea
Scrolls.  Between 1947 and 1956 thousands of fragments of biblical 
and early Jewish documents were discovered in eleven caves near the
site of Khirbet Qumran on the shores of the Dead Sea. 

THE QUMRAN SITE

The books of 2 Samuel 5 and 1 Kings 21 in the Bible also 
discuss King David. They give a detailed account of his reign
and the location of his palace. Seals from the City of David 
have been found with a Hebrew name inscription on it. The 
books of Jeremiah 32 and 1Kings 21 mention that seals were 
put on important documents. 


SEAL FROM THE CITY OF DAVID

An archaeologist named Eilat Mazar found this seal and several 
gold and silver coins during her digs in Jerusalem and other 
Biblical locations.


ANCIENT GOLD AND SILVER COINS

There are other archaeologists excavating at a synagogue in Magdala.
It's  located at the shore of the Sea of Galilee. They have found coins 
and a menorah there.  The Bible books John 20 and Mark 16 informs
us that a woman named Mary was from Magdala. She was known as
Mary Magdalene and was at the cross during the crucifixion of Jesus.


MAGDALA MENORAH

Archaeologists working at the Biblical site of Gezer discovered
a boundary stone inscribed with both Greek and Hebrew text.
The Bible books of Joshua 16, Judges 1, 1 Chronicles 6 and 7 
and 1 Kings 9 mention Gezer.


GEZER STONE

The Bible describes the relationship between Abraham and the 
Philistines in Genesis 15 and 21.  The Bible book 1 Samuel 17 
gives the account of young David killing a Philistine named Goliath.  
The Bible books 1 Samuel 4, 7, 14, 17, and 31 and  2 Kings 18  
describe several battles between the Israelites and the Philistines.
Stone carvings of Philistines soldiers have been found.




PHILISTINE SOLDIER STONE CARVING