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3 days ago · Jerusalem, and by definition, Israel, is a hugely important topic for every Christian to seek understanding of and wisdom about. Israel is the fulcrum of history, God’s nation, the apple of His eye, and future home of Jesus the King. Christians will be living in New Jerusalem.
1 day ago · Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem is the entire focus and narrative structure of Luke’s gospel. He writes, “and He was passing through from one city and village to another, teaching, and proceeding on His way to Jerusalem” ( Luke 13:22 ). At this point, Luke does not reference what cities or villages Jesus visited; however, Matthew 19:1, Mark ...
15 hours ago · Isaiah 14:1. What is most striking about this verse are the three terms for the Jewish people; Jacob, Israel, and the house of Jacob. Of course, both Jacob and Israel are names for the third patriarch and subsequently appear as names for the nation as a whole. That said, why did Isaiah use each of these terms the way that he did here in this verse?
1 day ago · Historically, the Feast of Tabernacles has been a backdrop for pivotal biblical events. Solomon chose this time to dedicate the First Temple, an act of immense spiritual and national significance for Israel ( 1 Kings 8:2 ). Similarly, during the post-exilic period, leaders like Joshua, Zerubbabel, and Ezra played crucial roles during Sukkot.
3 days ago · Born: c. 6–4 bce, Bethlehem. Died: c. 30 ce, Jerusalem. Notable Family Members: mother Mary. See all related content →. Recent News. Mar. 2, 2024, 8:19 AM ET (AP) No twerking. No drinking.
3 days ago · Feb. 26, 2024, 11:58 PM ET (BBC) Palm Sunday, in the Christian tradition, the first day of Holy Week and the Sunday before Easter, commemorating Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It is associated in many churches with the blessing and procession of palms (leaves of the date palm or twigs from locally available trees).
15 hours ago · The word “Zion” stems from the bible. It refers to a mountain in Jerusalem where King David , one of the most revered figures in Jewish history who conquered Jerusalem in the 10th century, is ...