Oil Lamps (Chapter 21 of Jesus: His Story In Stone)

I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. –John 8:12

On the same day Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law, He went on to heal many others “that evening after sunset” (Mk 1:32). As night falls quickly in Israel, we can imagine the dark street dotted with dozens of oil lamps as “the whole town gathered at the door” (v 33).

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The Miracle at Cana (Chapter 15 of Jesus: His Story In Stone)

Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from 20 to 30 gallons. –Jn 2:6

Both today and in ancient times, the towns of Israel are made of stone. The streets are stone, the walls are stone, the houses are stone, and in the first century even the furniture, the baths, and many cooking pots, jugs, bowls, and dishes were all made of stone.

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