“Life of Christ in Context” (LCC) Seminar
Biblical Israel Ministries & Tours (BIMT) is a full-fledged evangelical ministry that not only offers rock-solid biblical Christian tours to Israel, but we also teach in-depth biblical studies seminars to churches and schools alike. This page is dedicated to our last seminar we offer, “Life of Christ in Context.” The focus of this seminar is to understand the life and ministry of Jesus in the context of 1st century Israel. This includes diving deep into the world of historical geography, archaeology, the Hebraic background of Jesus, and the customs and culture of the Bible. We literally walk in the footsteps of Jesus in this seminar. There is about 9 hours of teaching material offered by Dr. John DeLancey (although churches can choose a a more condensed version of the teaching.
Just like we do in our other seminar we offer (“Bringing the Bible to Life“), we will pursue looking at the physical settings of the Bible as it connects us to Jesus. There is so much to learn about Jesus, especially when we set His life and ministry within the backdrop of 1st century Israel. Our passion and God-called purpose is to bring the world of Jesus directly to your congregation or school!
Understanding the context of any passage related to Jesus is an exciting essential in discovering the meaning and application of any particular passage. The biblical authors wrote the text of Scripture within the context of the land. The majority of the stories of the Bible took place in the land or what we like to call the “playing board” of the Bible. This is why we love teaching things like biblical archaeology, geography, topography, and daily life and culture in biblical times. It helps the student of the Bible “read between the lines” of the narratives and ministry of Jesus.
Watch this 6 minute video to learn more! Dr. John DeLancey, Director of Biblical Israel Ministries & Tours, is the teacher for this seminar.

What’s Included in a “Life of Christ in Context” (LCC) Seminar?
Churches will have the choice to have up to 9 hours of teaching by Dr. John. We suggest the following weekend format be followed: Friday night: 6:30 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 – 3:00 p.m. In addition to Dr. John’s preaching (if desired) on Sunday, a set of teaching could also take place on Sunday afternoon or evening.
Lastly, an alternative format could be a Sunday – Tuesday format (e.g. Sunday afternoon-evening, Monday and Tuesday evenings). We are open to adjusting the BBL seminar to your church schedule! The bottom line is this: We are happy to accommodate to your church schedule!
The teaching sessions as prepared are as follows:
- SESSION 1: Introduction: Getting to (Re) Know Jesus
- SESSION 2: Where Jesus Lived & Served
- SESSION 3: Who Jesus Was
- SESSION 4: What Jesus Did
- SESSION 5: Where Jesus Taught
- SESSION 6: How Jesus Taught
- SESSION 7: What Jesus Taught
- SESSION 8: Why Jesus Taught
- SESSION 9: The Chronology of Jesus’ Ministry
- SESSION 10: Top Archaeological Discoveries
- BONUS SESSION: Jesus in Jerusalem
What is discovered in this LLC seminar is an entirely new and eye-opening understanding of Jesus!


Other Details
Cost to Churches
Because we want to bring “Israel” and our LCC seminar to as many churches as possible, we do not have a set speaking fee for Dr. John. Part of his ministry for BIMT is to teach at local churches (and schools) around the country! So we would rather offer our LCC seminar on a free-will offering basis.
Hosting churches are also responsible for covering the travel expenses for Dr. DeLancey (e.g. airfare, mileage). To save on the expense of a hotel, Dr. DeLancey is also very happy to stay in the home of a church member. Biblical Israel Ministries & Tours would be delighted and honored to come to your church and offer this teaching! We strongly feel called to serve the local church and to bring this unique and life-changing teaching!
How to Reserve a LCC for Your Church
To reserve a LCC seminar for your church or school, please complete the form below (however for now it is labeled BBL, not LCC). A $200 deposit is required to secure and hold your weekend (note: this deposit can go towards the travel expense). Checks should be made payable to Biblical Israel Ministries & Tours and be sent to our new office at Box 220 Sugar Grove, PA 16350.
Call Dr. John (412-999-5697) if you have any questions.

Upcoming “Life of Christ in Context” (LCC) Seminars
Churches around the country are hosting LCC seminars. If your congregation would like to have Dr. DeLancey come to your church, please contact him directly (412-999-5697). We are now scheduling for 2025!
- March 28-29, 2025 – PCA Church, Issaquah, WA (specific times to be posted soon).
- April 4-5, 2025 – Alexandria Covenant Church, 4005 Dakota St, Alexandria, MN 56308 (TBA, preaching on Sunday)
