The geography of scripture

The 'house of bread' — birthplace of David and of Jesus Christ.

Israel's holy city — site of the temple, the cross, and the empty tomb.

The obscure Galilean village where Jesus grew up — 'can any good thing come out of Nazareth?'

The northern region of Jesus' early ministry — fishing villages, hills, and the great inland sea.

The fishing town on the Sea of Galilee that became the headquarters of Jesus' ministry.

The freshwater inland sea where Jesus called his disciples and stilled the storm.

The mountain of God — where Moses received the Ten Commandments amid fire, smoke, and trumpet.

The land of bondage from which God redeemed Israel — and a temporary refuge for Joseph, Jeremiah, and the holy family.

The Mesopotamian empire that destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BC and carried Judah into exile.

The olive grove on the Mount of Olives where Jesus prayed in agony before his arrest.

The ridge east of Jerusalem from which Jesus wept over the city and ascended to heaven.

The river of Israel's entry into the Promised Land — and of Jesus' baptism.

The walled oasis city whose walls fell to Joshua and where Jesus called Zacchaeus and healed Bartimaeus.

The city of the plain destroyed by fire and brimstone in the days of Abraham and Lot.

The great Assyrian capital that repented at Jonah's preaching and later fell under God's judgment.

The ancient Syrian capital where Saul of Tarsus met the risen Christ on the road.

The Syrian city where disciples were first called Christians and from which Paul launched his missionary journeys.

The imperial capital and ultimate destination of Paul's ministry, where both Peter and Paul are remembered as martyrs.

The small Aegean island where the exiled apostle John received the visions of Revelation.

The leading city of Roman Asia, home to a major Pauline mission and the recipient of one of his richest letters.

The ancient hill-country city where Abraham settled, the patriarchs are buried, and David first reigned.

The village on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives where Jesus stayed with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.