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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

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 Egy

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Christian faith What is the significance of wreaths and advent candles?What is Advent? Advent, (from Latin adventus, “coming”), in the Christian church calendar and is the period of spiritual preparation for Christmas. Advent is a time to prepare for Christmas, for the c

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Bible characters Who Was Crucified Next to Jesus?Jesus was not crucified alone; instead, two "thieves" were nailed up beside him. The stories of these two men, and the roles they played in the message of Jesus, are sometimes misunderstood. We take a

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Christian faith What Does “To Be Anointed” Mean in the Bible The definition of the word "anointed" is to have holy water or aromatic oil, also known as anointing oil, rubbed on your head as part of a religious ceremony. Biblically, to be anointed was something

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Christmas Do Jews Celebrate Christmas?For Christians, the 25th of December is the day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ (better known as Christmas). For Jews, the 25th of December may fall on the Jewish 8-day festival that is known a

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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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Israeli culture In Memory's Light: 9/11 from Jerusalem At a first glance, you might assume this monument with the American flag would be in the United States. In fact, it’s in Israel and it carries a deeply meaningful story. Just outside of the bustling

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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