Jesus & The Gospels

A first-century Jewish family with a newborn stands near Jerusalem’s Temple, while nearby scenes show a boy among teachers, a couple being betrothed, and mourners at a rock-cut tomb. Life, Birth, Burial

From Birth to Burial: Life’s Milestones in the Time of Jesus

September 3, 2026

Circumcision, childhood learning, betrothal, and burial marked important moments in first-century Jewish life. See how these customs help us understand Jesus’ childhood, the families He met, and familiar Gospel accounts.

A first-century Jewish synagogue gathering: a man in a striped prayer shawl reads from an open scroll while the congregation sits around the stone hall. Synagogues, Temple, Prayer

Early Church, Jesus & The Gospels

Synagogues, the Temple, and the Prayers of the People: Worship in the Time of Jesus

August 29, 2026

The Temple and synagogue served different roles in first-century Jewish worship, while prayer reached into everyday life. Understanding these settings helps us picture Jesus’ ministry and the earliest believers in Acts.