Biblical Archeology Discovery: Bethsaida, Home of the Apostles | Jerusalem Dateline – Nov 14, 2025

A devastating wildfire on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee has led to one of the most extraordinary discoveries in biblical archeology. Hidden beneath the ashes, archaeologists uncovered new evidence pointing to the ancient biblical city of Bethsaida—the hometown of Peter, Andrew, and Philip, three of Jesus’ apostles.

In this special edition of Jerusalem Dateline, Chris Mitchell takes you deep into the excavation, showing how fire revealed history long buried. From a rare inscription naming Peter as “the keeper of the keys” to newly exposed structures from the Roman period, the discoveries are reshaping our understanding of the Gospels and the world of Jesus.

Join us as archaeologists, scholars, and Bible experts reveal how the stones of Bethsaida still testify to the truth—both historically and spiritually—right here in Israel.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction — Wildfire Uncovers Biblical Bethsaida
01:26 Israel News Update — CBN News Jerusalem
04:01 Bethsaida in the Bible: Home of the Apostles
04:48 Discovery of Peter’s House and Byzantine Church
05:13 How the Fire Revealed Hidden Village Structures
06:33 The Basilica Saved: “Beauty for Ashes”
07:11 Christians Respond to First-Century Evidence
07:30 Mosaic Naming Peter “Keeper of the Keys”
10:43 Exploring the Burn Zone: New Discoveries
11:16 Archeology Aligns with the Bible
14:21 Daily Life in Ancient Bethsaida
16:42 The Bible Comes Alive in Israel
18:01 Bethsaida Becomes a Global Destination
18:38 Teaching Scripture Through Archeology
20:02 A Career-Defining Discovery for Archeologist Motti Aviam
20:42 Rediscovering the Last Lost City of the Gospels
21:16 Closing Reflections from the Sea of Galilee

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