The BC Messenger

The biblical account of Ai, in close connection with Jericho, provides a unique opportunity to once again see the Bible come to life in archaeology. The unique features of this story are easily identified in archaeology, but once again, correct chronology is key. Ai was a walled city at only one period in history, and when it was destroyed, it was never rebuilt. We find this happening at the exact time predicted by modern biblical chronology, 2400 B.C. Listen in to the story of the people of Ai, which combines archaeology with the biblical account. And what about the "great heap of stones" raised by Joshua and his men? Once again, come and see. Also on this episode: Aging: Cause & Cure, 3rd Edition NEW PODCAST WEBSITE: The BC Messenger has a new podcast website! It will act as a dedicated "hub" for our listeners, giving you an easy place to search past content, communicate, and provide feedback. READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_December_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Are you ready to see the Bible to come to life in archaeology? Following on the heels of the compelling evidence we have seen for Israel in the wilderness, we now come to the beginning of the Conquest of Canaan. This month we discuss Jericho, where the Bible says walls fell down around an inhabited city, which was then burned by Joshua and his men. After this time, the text indicates that it was not rebuilt for some significant period of time. All of this should not be hard to find in archaeology. Once again, the Bible runs into trouble at the traditional dates. No walls, no burning, not even a city—nothing at all is present in archaeology at Jericho within the traditional timeframe. This leads to some troubling questions. Could the biblical tale actually be just invented "history" or even "propaganda" for the nation of Israel? Currently, the "...strong consensus among scholars is that the Book of Joshua holds little historical value." This is a real problem for Bible-believers. Or, we should say, was a real problem. Once you get the biblical chronology straight, and look at the right dates, the Bible indeed comes to life. A unified story is told in detail by both the biblical text and by the archaeologists themselves. And what a story it is! Yes, there was a city, and yes, the walls fell. Yes, the ancient city was burned with fire at the very time predicted by modern biblical chronology, and after that time the city was not inhabited again for a long, long time. Come and see! Also on this episode: NEW PODCAST WEBSITE: The BC Messenger has a new podcast website! It will act as a dedicated "hub" for our listeners, giving you an easy place to search past content, communicate, and provide feedback. READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_November_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

SPECIAL FEATURE The globe is warming, glaciers are melting, and oceans are rising. However, the mainstream narrative about "climate change" is exceedingly dangerous, because it in no way addresses the true problem we as a global community appear to be facing. Bible/science research reveals the true cause of Earth's rising temperatures. You cannot get the whole story about climate change without taking a high view of both the scientific data and the history recorded in Genesis. Once we have the whole story, we see the need, once again, for mankind to take his God-given role to subdue the earth. NEW PODCAST WEBSITE: The BC Messenger has a new podcast website! It will act as a dedicated "hub" for our listeners, giving you an easy place to search past content, communicate, and provide feedback. READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_October_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

A well-dressed lady, probably in her late 60s, picked up a copy of Dr. Aardsma's book Aging: Cause and Cure at a display table. She surveyed the covers, and then set the book down saying, "That's just too much." Talking about aging as a curable disease does sound crazy today. Crazier still is the idea that the cure for aging is now known, and topping it all off, that the cure has been found through data contained in the ancient book of Genesis. Looking back through time, we can see that although many world-changing ideas and discoveries initially sounded too crazy to be true, those ideas eventually became accepted as fact, and those discoveries are now embraced by society. This month we take a look at four historical examples of ideas that at first seemed too crazy to be true... but ended up changing the world. Also on this episode: READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_September_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

God led the Israelites through the wilderness by a pillar of cloud by day. It signaled to them when they should remain camped in a certain location, or when it was time to move to another location. To the unbeliever, this again sounds like the substance of mythology. But, when explained scientifically, it shows (once again) that the accounts in Exodus are eyewitness accounts of God's amazing, traceable works in history. On this episode, you will come to understand the cloud in the wilderness in a way that you have never understood it before, as Steve and Jennifer discuss another fascinating discovery from Dr. Gerald Aardsma on the biblical account of the Exodus! Also on this episode: READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_August_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

The BC Messenger is a monthly podcast that brings you real science, real Bible, real history, and real world. Here you will find enlightening discussions that will change the way you think about the ancient Old Testament. We discuss everything from answers about manna in the wilderness, to the long lifespans in Genesis, the age of the earth, Noah's Flood, the Exodus, Mt. Sinai, and so much more. All of the research here is built on the foundation of proper chronology, which is the backbone of history. Our planet's most ancient written history is recorded in the books of Genesis and Exodus, and as a culture today, we are foolish to ignore it or sideline it as "nice stories" or "mythology." They are not myth, they are not legend; in fact, they are more real than you ever imagined. We would love to have YOU join us! SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

After leaving Egypt, the Israelites journeyed along the north Sinai road. After three encampments, they struck out into the wilderness under Moses' direction. They found no water after a journey of three days, but then came to a place called Marah, where there was water. However, the water at Marah was bitter and they could not drink it. The Bible records that Moses then threw a tree in the water and the water became drinkable (sweet). Where did this happen? How could bitter water become sweet? On this episode Steve and Jennifer discuss continuing research and discoveries from Dr. Gerald Aardsma on the route of the Exodus, and bring a real-world answer that you have never heard before to the mystery of this familiar story! Knowing the right date leads us to the correct location of Marah... which then, once again, leads to a deeper understanding of the biblical account. Also on this episode: The Silver ChairREAD the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_July_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

This month you will hear more of the interview with Dr. Aardsma which was recorded last year. Listen to part 1 (one of our most popular episodes) here. Various topics are discussed on this newly aired segment, including: narrative of mainstream sciencechoosing to be radically differentNoah's Floodadvice to a young personthe age of the earthAlso, feedback from our listeners, and a research update! READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_June_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

How would you handle a child, grandchild, or some other young person displaying serious doubts about the Bible? What can practically be done to empower this generation with the real-world truth of God's Word? The message of the Bible gives purpose. It is a message of hope, of repentance, redemption, and restoration to the guilty sinner and to this fallen world. But these messages of such great importance are only taken to heart and acted upon to the extent that they are believed in the mind to be true. So, is it all really true? Our children and grandchildren will be faced with this question sooner or later. Even mature, established Christians may face unsettling questions: This month we discuss practical steps that can be taken to help Christians anchor their faith to the real world. We must close the divide between the physical world and the spiritual world, so that we come to see God's workings in the world (past, present, and future) to be as real as the dirt we stand on, the water we drink, and the life we live everyday. The points discussed on this episode are valuable for Christian parents and teachers... or anyone who desires to be ready to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you. Also discussed on this episode: -Aging research update: Testimonial on skin cancer and the Anti-Aging Vitamins / Can I give the vitamins to my pet? -Helen's View: Part 2 of Dr. Aardsma's story of healing from "incurable" autoimmune disease READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_May_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

When thinking of ancient Egypt, most of us would immediately think about the massive pyramids, which were built during Egypt’s great Old Kingdom. Mystery surrounds these ancient monuments. How were these great structures built in such ancient times? Where did the ancient Egyptians get the construction techniques used to build the pyramids? Where did the Egyptians obtain the wealth to build the pyramids? These and many more questions have been asked by scholars and lay people alike. Some clues to help us understand the mysteries of the pyramids lie—you guessed it—in the Bible. In this episode we will tell the story of the building of the first pyramid, found in ancient history, and then connect some of the dots to a well-known account in the Bible. With correct biblical chronology, the mysteries of the pyramids begin to unravel. Also discussed on this episode: -Research Update: Climate Change -Truth in Time Update -Aging Research Update: Aging: Cause and Cure, 3rd Edition now available -Helen's View: Dr. Aardsma's Story of Healing from "Incurable" Disease READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_April_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Easter is a celebration of Christ's triumph over death (in real-world history). Foundational to Easter is the historical event of the Passover and Israel's exodus from Egypt, when God delivered his people from Pharoah's hand in many amazing and miraculous ways (also in real-world history). Jewish people, and some Christians, participate in the celebration of Seder at the time of Passover each year. This celebration focuses on remembering the deliverance of Israel from Egypt. Part of the Seder celebration is the breaking of the matzah, which symbolizes the parting of the Sea of Reeds. As we discuss the details of the "Red Sea" crossing (based on knowing its geographical location), we can see many parallels to the Easter story. When defeat seemed certain, when the enemy thought victory was within his grasp, when God's plan didn't seem to make sense—life triumphed over death, the enemy was defeated in a mighty display of God's power, God brought His people to a place of freedom and deliverance, and sent them forth to conquer the land. Also discussed on this episode: -Special offer on Manna set: https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/manna.php -Aging Research: Recent conversations and observations -Helen's View: Part 2 of the special interview with Eldora Bonges, 99 years old READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_March_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

On this episode, Steve and Jennifer discuss a video that was released mid-January, in which a well-known Christian leader stated his opinion that Noah's Flood could have been a local flood. He gave reasons why he believes this is a faithful interpretation of the biblical text. This topic spread like wildfire on social media, with opinions sharply divided. The geographical extent of Noah's Flood will not be determined based on opinion alone, or even based on the biblical text alone. Extra-biblical data is needed to settle the question, which should not be difficult to find for an event of such massive proportions (if it really happened in history). The most foundational question to answer is this: what is the date of Noah's Flood? Many groups and individuals teach on Noah's Flood, but do not answer the most basic questions. Real floods have real dates, and if Christianity is a history-based religion, we must be able to anchor Noah's Flood to the real world. Also discussed on this episode: -Research Update: Understanding the Pillar of Fire -Helen's View: Special interview with Eldora Bonges, 99 years old READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_February_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Radiocarbon dating is used to date artifacts from up to 50,000 years ago. This causes a conundrum for the Bible believer, as we discussed last month. Some Christian groups claim that radiocarbon dating is unreliable science, based on assumptions, and involves circular reasoning. Some imply that radiocarbon dating is a hoax. Is any of this true? We hear directly from Dr. Aardsma this month on this topic. Is it possible that the Christian should really be seeing radiocarbon dating as an amazing gift from God? On this episode we also discuss: -Some feedback from our listeners -Research Update: Israel's Zero Population Growth During the Exodus -Truth in Time update -Testimonial: Allen, 70 years old -Helen's View: "At Our House," January, 1995 READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_January_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

How old is the earth? When was it created? Is our planet thousands of years old, or is it millions, or even billions of years old? When considering these questions, many Christians are aware that science seems to say one thing, and the Bible seems to say another. As discussed on previous episodes, it can now be demonstrated that ancient biblical history is accurate, real history. Major events like the Exodus and the Flood (and much more) can be placed on the timeline of history because they happened in the real world. The key is correct biblical chronology. This corrected biblical chronology leads us to a Creation date of 5176 B.C. But yet, science seems to show that we are living on an earth that is much, much older than 7,000+ years. Before we venture off into the question of "millions of years," in this podcast we address the question most closely at hand from a chronological standpoint. Is there evidence for the existence of people groups/civilizations before the time of Adam? If so, how are Christians supposed to properly handle such evidence? As we begin to explore a unique answer to this question, a surprising answer to the looming question of millions (or even billions) of years also begins to come into focus. On this episode we also discuss: -Research Update: Understanding the Pillar of Cloud -Helen's View: Eulogy for Dr. Aardsma's mother, Margaret Anne Aardsma READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_December_2023.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Israel is in the headlines again. Our work at The Biblical Chronologist is necessarily intertwined with the nation of Israel in a big way. An often overlooked attack on the nation of Israel over the past century, from mainstream biblical archaeology, has resulted in near obliteration of Israel's own precious ancient history, in academia, at the present time. In the face of this onslaught, The Biblical Chronologist has, in recent decades, published one Bible/science discovery after another proving mainstream scholarship wrong and the Bible's record of ancient Israel simply true. In this episode, Steve and Jennifer go through a bullet list of these recent discoveries, showing that the modern nation of Israel may legitimately take strength and courage in the knowledge that God indeed worked miracles to bring their nation into existence over four and a half thousand years ago. On this episode we also discuss: -"Quote of Note" by Sir Winston Churchill -Truth in Time ministry update (including music by the Hall family!) -Anti-Aging Vitamins update -Helen's View: Helen shares an article Gerald wrote, as a high school student, about his faith in the Word of God. READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_November_2023.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Following last month’s introduction of the manna discovery, we discuss more of the specific details of manna which are pointed out by the biblical text. Discussion points include the melting point of manna, the taste of manna, how it was gathered and used, how it kept the Israelites from starvation, and much more. As a result of the manna discovery, the tables have now sharply turned in the halls of academia. Although it does take “big ships” a long time to turn around, things are never going to be the same. Quoting from the dedication of the manna book: “To all who would deny the historical accuracy of the biblical Exodus narrative. Checkmate.” On this episode we also discuss: -Research Update: The Location of Mount Hor -"Quote of Note" from a young lady struggling with the validity of the Christian faith. -Truth in Time ministry update -Anti-Aging Vitamins update -Helen's View and more... READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_October_2023.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

On today's podcast the Manna discovery is publicly presented for the first time. Our lively discussion brings to light many aspects of the manna discovery which are found in the new book, Bread from Heaven: the Manna Mystery Solved. The physical substance of manna, described in the ancient Old Testament, caused the Israelites to ask the question, “What is it?” The answer to this question has been a mystery for over four-and-a-half thousand years. Some have claimed that manna was secreted by insects. Others have relegated the manna account to a purely mythological category. Still others say that manna was purely miraculous, and it is not a physical substance that can be investigated. Manna is a mystery no longer. Using the data set provided by the biblical text, Dr. Gerald Aardsma is the first person to ever answer the ancient question, “What is it?” We can now understand not only what manna was, but also how it was produced, why it was absent on the Sabbath, and much more. Understanding manna production in the wilderness enables us to produce manna today. Now we can experience manna firsthand: how it looks, feels, smells, tastes, and behaves in different environments. The biblical account is simply historical. READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_September_2023.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

-Jennifer interviews Dr. Aardsma (her father) on a variety of topics, centering on a comprehensive, scientific defense of the Genesis/Exodus record of ancient history. How do we know these things truly happened in the real world? Is Noah's Flood responsible for everything we see in geology? If Noah's Flood happened at 3520 BC, why do secular scientists not see this? These questions are discussed in the interview from Dr. Aardsma's unique perspective, as well as a number of other related topics. -Quotes of Note from the Interview: "The true Mount Sinai would never have been located if you don't get the chronology right, partly because we have this idea in our heads that whatever happens biblically has to... have an extraordinary appearance. You know, surely God would make it to be better than Hollywood." "Is there a signature of the Flood present in this sedimentary core from Elk Lake, or not?" -Give-aways and a special sale in celebration of our first year of podcasting. Use the link below to access these items. READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_August_2023.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online. SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list. In this final episode of season 1, Steve and Jennifer discuss part 2 on the location of the biblical Rephidim, continuing to show how Be'er Resisim matches so closely to the biblical account, and showing that the evidence for the "missing millennium" continues to build. Another topic discussed is new developments in the research with the discovery of the anti-aging vitamins. Also, Helen interviews her son Caleb in a very interesting and personal discussion of Dr. Aardsma's 11 years dealing with his auto-immune disease. -Discussion: Location of the Biblical Rephidim, part 2, "Water from the rock... in Horeb?" -Research Update: The Location of Marah -Quote of Note: "Truth is very fruitful..." -Aging 101: Current Research Updates -Helen's View: Helen interviews her son Caleb Contact us.

READ The BC Messenger and view images online. SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list. It's gardening season! Planting seeds in the earth reminds us of all the good fruit that can come forth from a small seed. As Christians, we are laboring to plant seeds of truth wherever God has called us, trusting Him to continue to bring forth a great harvest in His time. Don't forget that a seed of truth is alive and it is powerful, no matter how insignificant, inert (or even crazy) it may seem when it is planted. Discussion: Location of the Biblical Rephidim. Dr. Aardsma has recently identified the archaeological site that is the biblical Rephidim (a significant stop in the Israelites’ journey en route from Egypt to Sinai). In this place, Israel fought the Amalekites in the wilderness. When Moses held up his hands during the battle, Israel prevailed. Also at Rephidim, Moses struck a rock and water came forth for the very thirsty Israelites.Join us for a lively discussion, as we examine the biblical account in light of the location and archaeological finds at Be'er Resisim. Featured Video: Location of the True Mount Sinai. In this brand new video, Steve discusses several biblical "tests" that identify Mt. Yeroham as the true Mt. Sinai. Featured Product: Time Charts from The Biblical Chronologist. Reap the benefits of decades of research! By placing biblical and secular history side by side, with each event at its proper date, these time charts enable you to see the proper harmonization of biblical and secular histories at a glance. Aging 101: In this segment we focus on all that is currently known about aging through Dr. Aardsma's decades of research, which has culminated in the discovery of the anti-aging vitamins. Today's lesson: Lesson 6: The example of Vitamin B3 and Pellagra. I've Got Questions: "Is it right for the Christian to desire to live longer by supplementing the anti-aging vitamins? Isn't this a vain and worldly pursuit?" Quote of Note: "If you're drowning and a boat comes along...." Helen's View: article from the Prime Life Times Contact us.