In Acts 10, Peter receives a vision in Joppa—a sheet lowered from heaven, filled with animals once considered unclean—and hears a command that changes everything: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” Moments later, Peter is summoned to Caesarea, the Roman seat of power, where Cornelius and his household become the first Gentiles to receive the gospel.

This story hits even deeper when you know the setting. Joppa is the ancient port where Jonah once ran from God’s call, and Peter’s hesitation echoes Jonah’s. Caesarea is filled with monuments to empire—yet it becomes the place where God makes clear that the gospel is for all people.

Join Avery Chenault and Dr. Eric Turner as they explore how geography, history, and culture bring Acts 10 to life—and what it means for us to see the world the way God does.

In Jesus’ final days, nearly every step happened within sight of the Temple Mount. From the Mount of Olives—where He entered Jerusalem to shouts of “Hosanna”—to the Garden of Gethsemane—where He prayed in agony and surrendered to the Father’s will—to Golgotha—where He was crucified and the temple curtain tore in two.

In this episode of Discover Your Roots, Avery Chenault is joined by Dr. Eric Turner to trace the geography of Holy Week and uncover why these locations matter. As Passover lambs were being sacrificed at the temple, Jesus—the true Passover Lamb—moved toward the cross as the final sacrifice, fulfilling prophecy and reshaping what “sacred space” truly means.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 21:1–11; Matthew 26:36–46; Matthew 27:32–54

What happened when Jesus cleansed the Temple in Jerusalem—and why does it still matter today?

In this episode of Discover Your Roots, we explore the Temple Mount, the center of Jewish worship during Jesus’ life. From overturned tables to Jesus’ declaration that God’s house should be a house of prayer for all nations, this powerful moment reveals God’s heart for true worship.

Host Avery Chenault is joined by Michael McAfee to uncover the history, geography, and spiritual significance of the Temple. From Mount Moriah and the Courts of the Gentiles to the Southern Steps and Pentecost, this episode shows how the Temple shaped Jesus’ ministry and points directly to His sacrifice.

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