Archaeology and Geography
Archaeology and Geography
“I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” - Luke 19:40
Archaeology and Geography of the Old Testament
Pastor Matthew Knopf
Sundays, Jan 4 - Feb 15
9:15am and 10:30am
Fellowship Hall
Unroll a map, grab a pickaxe, and explore the land that set the stage for the Old Testament in the Bible. Come discover physical remains – both natural and human-made – that correspond with the epic ancient stories of the Levant. Pastor Matt will share about archaeological sites, key artifacts, and locations that illuminate the world behind the Old Testament in this captivating 6-week lecture series. There is a special preview of the class on Sunday, January 4 to kick it off. It will be just enough to spark curiosity for more! Then, we will continue with the other 5 weeks beginning on Sunday, January 18. The full adventure takes place on La Casa’s campus in the Fellowship Hall at both the 9:15 and 10:30 hours. You chose which hour works best for you
Meet the Educator
Pastor Knopf serves at the Executive Pastor of Innovation at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church. He once made the personal goal of visiting the geographical sites of every story in the Bible. This journey has taken him to Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, and Italy in order to walk the lands of the Bible. He has participated in archaeological digs on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, gone on his own individual explorations of Biblical quests, and led Bible tours to the Holy Land.
He serves as a course instructor at Huntington University in Peoria, Arizona teaching Bible, Christianity, and Biblical Archaeology classes. He also teaches Bible, religion, and archaeology courses through Arizona State University’s Osher Institute. His focus of interest includes Biblical archaeology and the study of early Judaism and Christianity. Pastor Knopf is passionate about sharing God’s Word with people in engaging ways and he feels blessed to serve in God’s ministry.