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.
Is Egypt in the Bible?
Egypt is a land of wonder and the home to one of the greatest ancient civilisations in history. But for many people, Egypt is most famous for the pyramids and the Sphinx that rise from the sandy plains at Giza near Cairo, the capital city. But is Egypt in the Bible? Watch this video.
Garden Tomb
The beautiful and peaceful Garden Tomb is situated just outside the walls of the old city of Jerusalem. It is considered by some Christians to be a possible location for the crucifixion and burial of Jesus in a stone tomb. The Bible records tell that Jesus was crucified at Golgotha outside the city of Jerusalem near a gate of the city and along a major thoroughfare. Right next to the Garden Tomb is a large rock that many feel could have been Golgotha. “Taking Jesus’ body, the two of them wrapped it, with the spices, in strips of linen. This was in accordance with Jewish burial customs. 41 At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid. 42 Because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.”
The Most Important Death in History
Throughout history, there has been one thing that is common to everyone who has ever lived: death. Some deaths have been more spectacular than others, some more notable and mysterious. Some changed the course of history and made a difference in the world, while most passed relatively unnoticed.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
This is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It is the most sacred Christian site in the world. Today it is located within the walls of the old city of Jerusalem in what is known as the Christian quarter. But during the time of Jesus, this site was outside the town’s walls and very likely a quarry, so it is a possible site for the crucifixion. Emperor Constantine embraced Christianity in 312 AD, and soon after, his mother, Helena, made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, where tradition claims she found many Christian sites, including the place of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was built on the site she located. The name sepulchre means a chamber that is used as a grave. In the Bible book of John 19:41-42, it says that the tomb was close to the place of the Crucifixion, and so the church was planned to enclose the site of both the cross and the tomb.