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.
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.
Meaning of the Cross
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The Manner of Christ’s Coming
While the Bible describes the nearness of Jesus coming, it also gives us a picture of how Jesus will come back as well. As important as it is to know that Je…
Our Greatest Need – Secrets of Healthy Living
In this episode, we take a quick look at some basic biblical principles about health and lifestyle so that we can strengthen our immune system and discover the secrets to longevity and happiness.
Daniel 2 – What Bible Prophecy Says About our Day
Have you ever had a dream that left an impression but when you woke up the next morning you just couldn’t remember it? You know that it was important, bizarr…
Why the Birth of Jesus is Important to all and not just Christians
People all over the world have heard the story of Jesus’ birth. But have you ever wondered why it matters, and what difference it makes? Well, it makes a huge difference, and not just to Christians, but to everyone. The birth of Jesus was the most important event in human history – and here’s why.
Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?
As the year draws to an end, billions of people around the world look forward to Christmas Day, with its evergreen trees, colourful lights, carol-singing, gi…
