Jacob’s Well
Jacob’s Well holds a kind of sacred aura around it. And what’s really important is that this is the most authentic Bible site associated with Jesus anywhere in the Holy Land. It’s about 1 ½ hours north of Jerusalem in the area that was called Samaria in Bible times. Here on one of the main streets of the town of Nablus is the 4th century Greek Orthodox Church, St Photini that was built over the site of Jacob’s Well during the Byzantine period. It’s a truly beautiful church surrounded by gardens, and to get to Jacob’s well, we go down into the crypt of the church. We are now standing beside the same well where Jesus met the woman of Samaria.
Space
Space is awesome! Immeasurable distances! Incomparable speeds! Incomprehensible spheres! Inconceivable power. The magnitude of space is truly awe-inspiring. …
Constantine the Great
The Roman Emperor Constantine was one of the great, charismatic figures of the ancient world. He radically changed the Christian Church and its beliefs so th…
Roman Soldiers
The Roman empire was one of the greatest and most influential civilisations in history and ruled the world for around 500 years. It was founded when Augustus Caesar proclaimed himself as the first emperor of Rome…
The Widow of Zarephath
The Widow of Zarephath is one of the most poignant and moving stories in the Bible. The story of an impoverished unnamed widow and her son, who lived in the foreign land of Zidon outside the borders of Israel. Watch this inspiring and amazing story here.
The Most Significant Person in History
Have you ever wondered who is the most famous, significant, and influential person in History? Well, if you search online you will find there are many websit…
Who Was Nehemiah?
The first thing Nehemiah did was tour the city to inspect the extent of the damage. The walls were broken down and the work looked challenging but not impossible. Then he assessed the situation, identified the problems, and came up with a workable plan. He then turned his attention to gathering the support of the people and turning his plans into action.
Second Coming
So what does the Bible say about Jesus’ second coming? Does it tell us when it will happen? How will it happen? Does it give us a how-to guide to prepare for something that earth-shattering? Let’s look at nine clear facts the Bible mentions about the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Caesarea
Caesarea Maritima! It’s a truly amazing place. Herod the Great planned to build a perfect city as the political capital of the region. From the palace, the hippodrome or the chariot racetrack, the ancient public lavatory, bathhouse, shoreline promenade, Roman theatre, and frescoes, to the magnificent harbour – it was a grand town.
Temple Mount Steps
I am standing here on the Temple Mount Steps beside the walls of the old city of Jerusalem. The Bible comes alive when you step foot in Israel and that’s certainly true when you visit the Temple Steps here in Jerusalem. It’s amazing to think that Jesus would have walked up these very steps on his way to the Temple. Herod the Great originally built these stone steps when he expanded the size of the Temple Mount and rebuilt the Second Temple. Sometimes called the Southern Steps, these steps were originally a set of 30 steps that were 60m or 200 feet wide.