Geography does much more than provide a stage for Bible events. The geography of the Bible plays an active role in shaping the message of the Bible. To put it another way, God has said some of what he wants to say to us by speaking geographically. To hear all that he has to say to us, we need to listen geographically.
This brief guide answers basic questions about the relationship between geography and God’s Word.
What is geography?
Where can I find geography in my Bible?
Why is there geography in my Bible?
How can I most effectively engage the geography that I find in my Bible?
The Lands of the Bible, Places that Shape Scripture
Excerpt from the Introduction
We all have real needs; and the Bible tells a story that meets them. This is a story about Abraham, Sarah, Ruth, David, and Jesus. It is also a story about Bethlehem, Shechem, Jericho, and Jerusalem. Does God expect us to pay attention to places like these as much as we pay attention to the people? Yes! These places do much more than provide a stage for God’s plan of salvation. Geography actively shapes the message of the Bible. If we ignore it, we will miss some of what God is anxious to share with us. If we engage it, we will discover new and exciting insights into stories we thought we already knew. For the story that addresses my deepest needs is a story intimately bound to place. That is why there is geography in the Bible.  Continue Reading.
Geography does much more than provide a stage for Bible events. The geography of the Bible plays an active role in shaping the message of the Bible. To put it another way, God has said some of what he wants to say to us by speaking geographically. To hear all that he has to say to us, we need to listen geographically.