Bible Geography

Discover the Bible Like Never Before

Instructor: Dr. Peter Evander

2 Credit Hours

Have You Ever Wondered…

• Why did Abraham travel the Fertile Crescent instead of crossing the desert?
• Why was Jericho the very first city Joshua conquered?
• Why did David choose five smooth stones to face Goliath?
• Why did Jerusalem become Israel’s capital instead of Hebron or another city?
• Why did Jesus spend so much of His earthly ministry around the Sea of Galilee?
• Why did Paul travel the specific routes he did on his missionary journeys?
• Why are some places mentioned repeatedly throughout Scripture while others appear only once?
• Could understanding the geography of the Bible actually help you understand God’s Word more clearly?

The answer is often found in geography.

Understanding the Bible isn’t just about knowing what happened—it also means understanding where it happened and why that location mattered.

The mountains, valleys, rivers, deserts, trade routes, cities, and nations of Scripture were never random. God used each location to accomplish His perfect plan throughout biblical history.

When you understand the geography of the Bible, passages you’ve read for years suddenly come alive. Places that once seemed like unfamiliar names on a map become real locations with historical significance. Battles make more sense. Prophecies become clearer. The ministry of Jesus becomes easier to visualize. Paul’s missionary journeys become exciting instead of confusing.

You won’t simply learn where places are—you’ll discover why they matter.

What Students Love About This Course

Students consistently discover that Bible Geography is far more than a study of maps and locations. It transforms hundreds of unfamiliar place names into meaningful settings that deepen their understanding of Scripture.

Instead of reading over biblical locations you’ve never heard of—or can’t quite picture—you’ll begin to recognize them, understand their significance, and see how they fit into God’s unfolding plan of redemption.

By the end of this course, you’ll find yourself opening your Bible with a fresh perspective, recognizing places you’ve studied, understanding why they were important, and making connections throughout Scripture that you may have never noticed before.

Many students say this is one of the most eye-opening Bible courses they have ever taken because it changes the way they read God’s Word.

Explore the Lands Where Biblical History Unfolded

In this comprehensive 24-lesson course, Dr. Peter Evander takes you on an unforgettable journey from Genesis through Acts, exploring the lands of the Bible while revealing how geography illuminates history, prophecy, culture, and God’s unfolding plan of redemption.

Travel from the Garden of Eden to Mesopotamia… from Abraham’s journeys through Canaan… across the wilderness with Moses… into the Promised Land with Joshua… through the kingdoms of Israel and Judah… alongside Jesus during His earthly ministry… and across the Roman Empire with the Apostle Paul.

Whether you’re preparing for ministry, teaching a Bible class, preaching God’s Word, or simply desiring a richer understanding of Scripture, this course will equip you with knowledge that will strengthen your Bible study for years to come.

What You’ll Study

Throughout this course you will explore:

• The geography of the ancient world from Creation through the New Testament
• Mesopotamia, the Fertile Crescent, and the world of Abraham
• The Promised Land and the physical regions of Israel
• Mountains, valleys, rivers, deserts, and seas of the Bible
• Egypt, the Exodus, and Israel’s wilderness journey
• Joshua’s conquest of Canaan
• The tribal inheritances of Israel
• The period of the Judges
• The United and Divided Kingdoms
• The Assyrian, Babylonian, Persian, Greek, and Roman Empires
• The geography surrounding the life and ministry of Jesus Christ
• Paul’s missionary journeys throughout the Roman world
• The spread of Christianity from Jerusalem to Rome

You’ll also learn how geography affected:

• Biblical history
• Military campaigns
• Commerce and trade
• Travel routes
• Agriculture
• Political boundaries
• Kingdoms and empires
• Prophecy
• The expansion of the early church

What You’ll Gain

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Confidently identify the major Bible lands and regions.
• Understand why biblical events occurred where they did.
• Trace the journeys of Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Jesus, and Paul.
• Recognize how geography shaped Israel’s history.
• Better understand the historical context of both the Old and New Testaments.
• Read Scripture with greater clarity, confidence, and appreciation.
• Use geographical knowledge to enhance Bible teaching, preaching, and personal study.

Enroll Today

The Bible comes alive when you understand the land where its events unfolded.

Join Dr. Peter Evander on an unforgettable journey across the pages of Scripture—from Genesis to Acts—and discover how geography unlocks a deeper understanding of God’s Word.

You may come to this course expecting to learn maps… but you’ll leave seeing the Bible in an entirely new way.