Welcome back friends! In last week's Promised Land Story, we explored the Geographical Location of Zion. There, we learned about the City of David and its location in relation to the Old City of Jerusalem we see today. Today's Promised Land Story picks up where that one left off, and is entitled The Father's House. …
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Promised Land Stories: The Geographic Location of Zion
I'm really excited about today's Promised Land Story because it refers to one of my favorite places in Israel: The City of David. Excavations at the City of David have unearthed some of the most significant findings relative to the time of King David and ancient Jerusalem. When we think of Jerusalem, we almost always …
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Virtual Tour: Pool of Siloam
When you read about Jerusalem in the Bible, do you really know the location of what you are reading about? While the Old City of Jerusalem is what we read about in the New Testament, it was not the actual seat of Jewish life until the time of King Herod, who demonstrated his building prowess …
What Did the Temple Look Like in Jesus’ Day?
Herod's Temple, as seen at the Model City of Jerusalem Have you ever wondered what the temple looked like in Jesus' day? Today, when you visit Israel, you see another structure, the Dome of the Rock, built where the temple once stood. Though millions of photos are shot of it, what stands there now is …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 