Experience the richness of the Bible’s context at Talmidim Studies local events, where passionate teachers bring Scripture to life through its geography, language, and culture. These gatherings offer a meaningful way to go deeper, grow in understanding, and connect with others who share a hunger for God’s Word. Join us and be part of a community where the Bible comes alive close to home.

Join us for a special weekend of biblical teaching with Dr. Randall D. Smith, founder of Christian Travel Study Programs. For decades, Dr. Smith has helped students of Scripture understand the Bible through its original land, culture, history, and setting.
In this eight-session event, “The World Behind the Bible,” Dr. Smith will guide participants through the background the biblical writers often assumed their readers already knew. Topics include the world of the patriarchs, Jesus’ ministry, Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, 1 John, and the seven churches of Revelation.
This weekend will help Scripture come alive with greater clarity by exploring the customs, geography, legal ideas, religious setting, and historical context behind the text. Whether you are a longtime Bible student, teacher, pastor, or simply want to understand the Bible more deeply, this event will strengthen your faith and enrich your study of God’s Word.
Come discover the background. Understand the context. Live the message.


Marty Solomon is the founder of BEMA Discipleship and is known for helping people read the Bible through its Biblical, historical, and cultural context. After studying in Israel in 2008, he began building a teaching ministry that helps believers see Scripture with fresh depth and clarity, and he has since led study trips in Israel and Turkey while sharing this perspective through The BEMA Podcast.
Join us for this special event with Marty Solomon and discover how the Bible can come alive when you begin to understand the culture, setting, and world behind the text. This will be a rich opportunity to grow in your understanding of Scripture and feel more deeply connected to the places, people, and story of the Bible.