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The Land and the Book
Explore the places, history, and archaeology of the Bible—from Jerusalem to Masada to Shiloh—and what they teach us about God, His Word, and His faithfulness.
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Featured · June 30, 2026
The Significance of Chorazin (Chorazim) in the Bible
What can we learn from Chorazin in the Bible in our everyday walk with Jesus? Keep reading to learn.
Featured · May 13, 2026
Why Did God Choose Jerusalem?
Jerusalem is where the First and Second Temples stood, where Jesus taught during certain feasts, and where He was crucified, buried, and resurrected. For many Christians, it is the most meaningful location in…
Featured · April 10, 2026
Significance of Jerusalem: Why It’s Important to Jews & Christians
Jerusalem's fame cannot be explained without the Bible. This comprehensive guide traces the Holy City's story from Melchizedek in Genesis through David's conquest, Solomon's Temple, Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, and the city's enduring centrality to both Jewish faith and Christian hope.
Featured · January 15, 2026
The Biblical Significance of Magdala in Israel
In this article, discover the significance of Magdala in Israel, the newly unearthed hometown of Mary Magdalene, and why it matters for Christians today!
Featured · December 9, 2025
The Story of Masada in Israel: History, Rebellion, Sacred Legacy
Masada stands as one of Israel’s most powerful symbols of resilience—a mountain fortress that tells the story of a people who refused to surrender their faith. Rising above the Judean Desert, it continues to testify to the endurance of the Jewish spirit and the unbroken covenant promises of God.
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Israel’s National Rebirth and the Dead Sea Scrolls
As David Ben-Gurion prepared to declare the reborn State of Israel 75 years ago this May, another major event in Jewish history was transpiring—the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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Why Jerusalem is Important to Christians
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces” (Psalm 122:6–7). As recent events have shown, peace in Jerusalem is sometimes a rare commodity.
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How the Gospel Spread from Caesarea Maritima to Rome
The ancient city of Caesarea Maritima nestled along the Mediterranean coast was one of the most significant seaports in the world during the time of Herod the Great and the events of the book of Acts.
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Caesarea in the Bible & Why It’s Significant for Christians
The city of Caesarea is mentioned a number of times in the New Testament, such as the Roman Centurion Cornelius’ receiving of the Holy Spirit as recorded in the book of Acts.
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Before the Rooster Crows
Why the church of St. Peter Gallicantu is a “must” for Christian tour groups One of my most memorable experiences in Israel happened many years ago right outside the Old City of Jerusalem.
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Elijah’s Call to Pure Worship
Keeping our lives free from the influences of the godless world Mount Carmel is at the tip of a beautiful 24-mile-long wooded mountain range nestled in-between the Mediterranean Sea to the West and the Jezreel Valley to the East.
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Why Is Jerusalem So Controversial?
YOUR ISRAEL ANSWER: WHY IS JERUSALEM SO CONTROVERSIAL? JERUSALEM—it’s a name which stirs a wide spectrum of emotions and a quagmire of international disagreement. Here are several reasons for the multilayered controversy over Jerusalem.
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The Road to Damascus
Praying for the Middle East A popular mountain peak frequented by tourists in Israel is Mount Bental in the Golan Heights.
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Jesus’ Rebuke of Three Cities
What happens when light is rejected The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light… (Isaiah 9:2) The common application of Isaiah 9:2 is a spiritual one in which the “people who walked in darkness” are those who lived prior to Christ and without knowledge of His saving power.
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The Temple Mount
The Controversy over the Temple Mount The biblical, historical, and future significance of the Temple Mount makes it the most hotly contested piece of real estate in the entire world.
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The Lord My Stronghold
A Look into Israel’s Physical and Spiritual Fortresses “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold” (Psalm 18:2 NIV).
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The Holy Land
Where nothing comes easy, and faith and obedience are required The first glimpse of the Promised Land that the Israelites had from the east side of the Jordan River must have elicited a range of emotions.
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