Judea & Jerusalem
Joppa
Jaffa, part of Tel Aviv-Yafo
WHAT HAPPENED HERE
Biblical story
Jonah boarded a ship from Joppa while fleeing God’s call. Centuries later, Peter received a vision there that prepared him to welcome Gentiles.
WHY IT MATTERS
Place in the Bible’s story
Joppa connects reluctant mission with expanding mission and shows God redirecting His servants toward outsiders.
THEN & NOW
Understanding the location
Ancient Joppa is identified with the historic port district of modern Jaffa.
RELATED SCRIPTURE · KJV
Read it in the Bible
“But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:”
Acts 9:15
“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
Acts 1:8
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