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Sharing the Beauty of the Holy Land

Bringing you stories from the Holy Cities of the Bible, the places where Jesus walked, and the people who live there today.

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Countries That Jesus May Have Visited

Bible stories Countries That Jesus May Have Visited The places Jesus traveled to, as well as the peoples' lives he touched, are thoughtfully documented in the Bible. Let us shed some light on his travels throughout the ancient world. The Flight to Egyp

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Bible stories A Divine Appointment: The Story of John the Baptist's Parents The annals of biblical history are replete with tales of God's miraculous intervention. Yet, few stories are as awe-inspiring as that of Zechariah and Elizabeth. Their lives, marked by divine appointm

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Bible stories 10 Most Meaningful Events in Jesus’ Life and Where They Took Place Jesus Christ's life is full of meaningful moments, so much so that it is hard to choose just 10 of the most important events in His life. These events occurred across the Holy Land, in all the places

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Bible stories Does the field of blood still exist What is the Field of Blood? The Field of Blood, also known as Akeldama is located near the southern part of Jerusalem. Akeldama is referenced in the New Testament and is believed to be the location w

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Bible stories Jacob's Well in Israel Jacob’s Well, a sacred site situated in the village of Balata, a suburb of Nablus, is steeped in biblical history and spiritual significance. Jacob's Well is mentioned in both the Old and New Testam

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Bible stories The miracle of Jesus walking on water Where the miracle of Jesus walking on water took place: The miracle of Jesus walking on water takes place at the Sea Of Galilee, located in the northeastern part of Israel. The Sea of Galilee is the

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Bible stories The Journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem The story of the birth of Christ is significant to Christians as this is where the story of Christmas begins, but what about the events leading up to His birth? The circumstances surrounding the time

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Bible stories How Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is Observed in Israel: Traditions and Customs.Yom Kippur, referred to additionally as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and significant day in the Jewish calendar. A time for deep reflection, repentance, and seeking forgiveness for one's

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Bible stories Biblical Significance of Jesus at the Mount of Olives The Mount of Olives was one of Jesus's favorite places to pray; however, it was so much more than that. We associate the Mount of Olives with Jesus due to how many events of importance occur here invo