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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.

All Bible Stories Gifts From the Holy Land General bible discussions

A painting of two men in a wheat field.

General bible discussions Two Southern Tribes of Israel: Journey Through the Divided Kingdom When the great kingdom of Israel fractured, two southern tribes—Judah and Benjamin—found themselves bound together by more than just geography, forging a resilient partnership that would preserve thei

Painting depicting John the Baptist baptising Jesus Christ

General bible discussions Were John the Baptist and Jesus Cousins?John the Baptist is a prominent figure in our faith, and his relationship with Jesus is highly significant. Not only did John baptize Jesus, but he was also the person who advocated that Jesus was the

A landscape with a city in the background.

General bible discussions The Good Shepherd: Jesus' Teachings About Care and Sacrifice In the Bible, Jesus is often referred to as the "Good Shepherd," a title that conveys both His deep care for humanity and His willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice for our well-being. This imager

Aerial view of the outskirts of the Samaria Gorge

General bible discussions Significance of Samaria and the Samaritans in the Bible The region of Samaria lies between Galilee and Judea. There has been a great deal of racism and prejudice throughout history between Jewish people and Samaritans. Two popular Christian stories center

3 crosses as seen from the opening of a cave/tomb

General bible discussions What Jesus Did After His Resurrection After Jesus died on the cross, he was resurrected from his tomb by the miracle of God. As incredible as the resurrection of Christ was, the events that occurred afterward were equally as important. It

A hammer, nail and crown of thorns lie on the ground

General bible discussions Why Judas Betrayed Jesus Judas is one of the most important figures in the story of Jesus, and we know that Jesus trusted him from several bible passages. For hundreds of years, theologists have debated why the betrayal took

Mountain peaks with a trail running through and ocean behind

General bible discussions Edom in the Bible "Edom" is the nickname of a man, originally called Esau, who is described in the Book of Genesis in the Bible’s Old Testament. "Edom" was also used as the name of the place where Esau went to live, th

Nebuchadnezzar's dream statue

General bible discussions Nebuchadnezzar’s Dreams and Their Biblical Significance Many people wonder about the well-known villain of the Old Testament, specifically why Nebuchadnezzar was famous. The story about Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, the tree image, and the role it plays in the B

Map of the Sea of Galilee during biblical times

General bible discussions The Importance of the Sea of Galilee in the Bible The Sea of Galilee is the largest freshwater lake in Israel and is the primary water source for the country. The Sea of Galilee is very important in the Bible as it was where Jesus performed many of h