Known as the Salt Sea in Scripture (Genesis 14:3), the Dead Sea lies in the Jordan Rift Valley. Its waters are so salty that no fish can survive, a stark reminder of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah nearby (Genesis 19:24–25). The Dead Sea’s lifeless waters reflect judgment, yet they also point to hope. Ezekiel …
Throughout Scripture, God uses bodies of water as backdrops for His mighty works. From seas that parted to pools of healing, these waters point us to His power and salvation. The Red Sea When Moses stretched out his hand, God parted the Red Sea so Israel could escape Egypt (Exodus 14:21–22). It became a symbol …
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The Red Sea stands as one of the most dramatic locations in Scripture. When Israel faced the Egyptian army behind and the waters ahead, God demonstrated His mighty power. “Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night” …
Often called “the Great Sea” (Numbers 34:6–7), the Mediterranean marked Israel’s western border. Its vast expanse symbolized both protection and possibility. From its ports, trade and cultural exchange spread across nations. In the New Testament, the Mediterranean became the stage for Paul’s missionary journeys (Acts 27:1–2). Though storms raged, God’s plan carried the gospel westward. …
Before it was called the Sea of Galilee, Scripture referred to it as the Sea of Chinnereth (Joshua 12:3). The name means “harp,” likely describing its shape. This body of water witnessed the same mighty works of Christ but also carried deep Old Testament significance as part of Israel’s inheritance. From Joshua’s conquest to Jesus’ …
The Jordan River runs like a lifeline through the land of Israel, yet its spiritual significance flows even deeper. It was at the Jordan that God stopped the waters so Israel could cross on dry ground into the Promised Land (Joshua 3:17). The river marked the end of wilderness wandering and the beginning of inheritance. …
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The Nile was the source of Egypt’s prosperity. Its floods nourished the land, enabling crops to flourish (Genesis 41:1–3). Yet when Pharaoh hardened his heart, God turned the river into blood (Exodus 7:20–21). What Egypt trusted as its lifeline became a testimony of God’s power. The Nile also carried echoes of both sorrow and salvation. …
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Near Jerusalem’s Sheep Gate lay the Pool of Bethesda, where crowds of the sick gathered in hope of healing (John 5:2–3). For 38 years, one man lay there until Jesus approached and asked, “Do you want to be made well?” (John 5:6). With a word, Christ healed him, proving that His mercy is greater than …
In John 9, Jesus anointed the eyes of a blind man with clay and told him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (John 9:7). The man obeyed, and he returned seeing. Siloam, which means “sent,” symbolized the power of faith in the One God had sent. This miracle was not only physical but spiritual. …
The Kidron Valley, with its small brook, witnessed both sorrow and faith. When Absalom rebelled, David crossed Kidron in grief, weeping as he fled Jerusalem (2 Samuel 15:23). Yet centuries later, Jesus also crossed this brook on His way to Gethsemane (John 18:1), where He prayed before the cross. Kidron reminds us that God meets …
