Was Jesus really born in Bethlehem?

Who Helped Jesus Carry the Cross?

The bible tells the story of Simon of Cyrene, the man who helped Jesus carry the cross. What is the significance of Simon, and are there lessons to be learnt?

Part 3: Pilgrimage to Holiness: Israel's Christian Churches

Explore Israel's sacred Christian Church sites through Artza. Featuring; the Church of the Annunciation-Beit Jala and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

Why Is Nazareth Important in Christianity?

Nazareth is mentioned only twelve times in the Bible and yet remains important to Christians. What makes Nazareth so special? Read this post to find out.

What Jesus Did After His Resurrection

The story of Jesus' resurrection from the tomb is well known. Less well known is the story of the 40 days preceding his ascension. Read here to find out more.

Why Judas Betrayed Jesus

How did Judas betray Jesus, and why? What was Judas and Jesus' relationship like? And why did God allow the betrayal to happen? We explore this strange story.

Top Things To Do in Bethlehem - Bringing Bethlehem to life

Explore Bethlehem through the Artza Holy Land blog. A pilgrimage through the country and discover the beauty and culture of the birthplace of Christianity.

The Journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem

The journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem is such a significant part of the Christian faith. Learn all there is to know about their journey here.

Countries That Jesus May Have Visited

Find out where Jesus travelled to. Read whether places like Egypt, Lebanon, or Asia are thoughtfully documented in the Bible and which are dispelled as myths.

Why Was Jesus Crucified?

This post covers the topic of Jesus' crucifixion and explores the political and religious reasons for its occurrence.

Why Did Jesus Go to Jerusalem When He Was 12 Years Old?

The Bible tells us about Jesus visiting Jerusalem a few times. But there are only two accounts of Jesus entering Jerusalem when he was a child. Find out why he went.

Christmas vs. Epiphany: What are the Differences?

I recently heard that the Catholics celebrate Epiphany. Is this the same as Christmas for other Christians? In Catholicism, was Jesus considered to be born on that day? Thanks in advance. I loo

Why was Capernaum exalted to heaven?

What happened in Capernaum to make it important to lift to the highest heights?

What is the significance of gold frankincense and myrrh in Jesus' time?

Is the Church of the Nativity really where Jesus was born?

Hi, I thought Jesus was born in December in a barn in Bethlehem, Jerusalem. But recently, I've been told he was born in the Church of Nativity? Is this church also in Israel? Am I missing a big c

How does the Bible describe angels?

Are there different types of Angels?

What did John the Baptist say when he saw Jesus?

When John saw Jesus first coming toward him, what did he say?

How do you keep a strong faith in God?

Everything has been going wrong and I recently found myself losing faith. What do you practice to keep or get more faith in God? I try to pray, but my prayers feel unanswered. What do I do?

Did the Pharisees believe in Jesus?

I've been wondering: What was the relationship between Jesus Christ and the Pharisees? If they did not believe in Jesus, what did the Pharisees believe in?

How do I stay focused on Jesus through Christmas?

I'm wondering overall how to stay focused on Jesus, and I thought that maybe Christmas would be a good place t start. How do you do to have your Christmas Christian-centered and bring about an aw

How many times is Jesus referred to as 'son of man'?