conference
“The Stones Cry Out are passionate about quality, interactive and inspired teaching that unlocks the Scriptures for believers, so that they can mine the riches so often clouded by the distance of Time, Space and Culture.”
IN THE DUST OF THE RABBI:
JESUS… God-Man-Jew-Sage
WHEN:
Saturday 7th March 2026
09:30-17:00
WHERE:
St Peter’s Church
Dorman Avenue North
Aylesham, Canterbury, Kent
CT3 3BL
PRICE:
£15.00 (incl refreshments)
+ booking fee
‘Let your home be a meeting house for the sages, and cover yourself with the dust of their feet, and drink in their words thirstily…’
Yosei Ben Yoezer Died 161BC
The words of this Jewish rabbi were still echoing during the life and ministry of Jesus. It is not difficult to see their influence on the hospitality of Mary and Martha; the squabbling for proximity by the disciples; and the crowds hungry for Jesus’ instruction. But Jesus was a sage like no other. He was ‘Immanuel-God with us’.
It is no surprise then that for 2000 years Christians have held his words as timeless and universal.
However, do we really understand what he taught? God made his home among us; taking on the limitations of human incarnation by revealing himself at a specific time, in a specific space and through a specific culture—far from our own.
During this great age of teachers where religious factions were many and religious debate was robust, the mission of a rabbi was to become a living example of what it means to apply God’s Word to one’s life. The disciple sought to study the text, not only of Scripture but of the rabbi’s life. Even more than acquiring his master’s knowledge, he wanted to acquire his master’s character.
Join us as we lift the lid on this world to pursue a greater depth of understanding not just of what Jesus taught… but also how he made disciples, so we too can authentically walk in the dust of the Rabbi.
SPEAKER: MARK HENDLEY
A Christian since 1993, Mark has been in vocational Christian Ministry since 1999. He is a graduate of Moorlands Bible College and earned a Degree in Applied Theology and the Graduate Preaching Prize. He has trained with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and studied Biblical Archaeology with Bar Ilan University, Israel. Most recently Mark was awarded a Doctorate of Divinity (H.C) by Sutlej Reformed Theological Seminary for his work in Biblical Interpretation and Ancient Near Eastern Contexts.
Mark’s ministry experience spans a wide range of Christian traditions both in the UK and internationally. This broad exposure has shaped his ability to connect with diverse audiences. He has spent time in Iraq, Egypt, Jordan and Israel, which might explain his passion for the Geography, History and Culture of the Ancient Near Eastern world of the Bible.
Mark founded The Stones Cry Out to bridge the gap between modern believers and the ancient context of the Bible. He has spent years chasing the echoes of Scripture across continents and bringing them home to share. He is passionate about quality, interactive and inspired teaching that unlocks the Scriptures for believers. As a consequence he has hosted thousands of Christians at Conferences, Seminars, Tours of the British Museum’s biblical artefacts and the archaeological Land of Israel; so that they can mine the riches so often clouded by the distance of Time, Space and Culture.
Mark is not just a teacher; he’s a bridge-builder—connecting ancient stones to living faith. His blend of scholarship, wanderlust, and pulpit presence has carved out a niche where dusty artefacts and distant lands breathe life into the Bible for anyone willing to listen.
IN THE DUST OF THE RABBI:
JESUS… God-Man-Jew-Sage
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
EXPECTATIONS
Aim:
To explore what it meant for Jesus, the eternal word to become ‘Immanuel: God with Us’, in the specific context of first century Judaism.
Goal:
Develop a deep and nuanced understanding of the world of the Jewish sages and the often misunderstood and unspoken culture that forms their backdrop, as a means to understand Jesus’ ministry.
Objectives:
- To explore the world of Galilean sages and how Christ used its cultural peculiarities and methods to call, train and release disciples.
- We will aim to unlock his teaching and methodology which are so often clouded by the distance of Time, Space and Culture.
- To demonstrate how just a little insight into Jesus’ world helps us to understand the Gospels, the Mission of Jesus and our Destiny as Disciples.
- To illuminate how all rabbis (especially Jesus) leant on the Old Testament to train and equip their followers for the life of faith.
- To equip you on how to spot the rabbis teaching tricks.
- To help you understand what teacher Jesus is trying to do to you and the tools he used to do that.
Text:
The main conference translation will be the ESV.
PARKING
There is Parking next to St Peter’s church
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Aylesham Railway Station is 10 minutes walk.
ACCESSIBILITY
St Peter’s welcomes anyone with accessibility requirements and endeavours to accommodate any needs you may have. Please get in touch before your visit to make necessary arrangements.
spseminar@icloud.com
FOOD
You can bring a packed lunch or access one of the nearby cafes/shops a short walk away
CHILDCARE
We are very sorry but no facilities are provided for children or childcare. The event is not suitable for children (including toddlers and nursing babies)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Places must be paid for in full – deposits or reservations cannot be accepted.
2. Payment is only accepted by credit/debit card via the online booking facility (there is a modest booking fee charged per ticket but capped at £5 for block bookings). Please do not send cash or credit card details by post.
3. We are unable to give refunds for cancellations.
4. Bookings are not transferable.
5. In the unlikely event of an incident that causes the event to be cancelled refunds will be given.
6. Accommodation is not included in the booking fee.
7. No facilities are provided for children or childcare. This event is not suitable for children (including toddlers and nursing babies) .
8. Entrance to the event will be by printed or electronic copy of the tickets attached to the booking confirmation email.
9. Personal filming or recording of any part of the event is not permitted. We may photograph and film the event for commercial and non-commercial purposes. It is possible that you may appear in photographs and video and these may be used online.