One of my favorite places in Israel is the City of David. From there, King David ruled the kingdom. Did you know the City of David is actually the ancient Jerusalem? Indeed, until Solomon built the Temple (around 1,000 BC), Jerusalem was situated down the hill to the south. David built a glorious palace there, …
Continue reading Must See: Behind the Scenes Tour of the Pilgrimage Road in the City of David
Following His resurrection, Jesus made several appearances to His disciples and to a multitude of at least 500 people. We studied those, allowing God's Word to penetrate into each of our lives in Jesus' First Appearances, Jesus and His Disciples at the Sea of Galilee and Jesus Appears to the Masses. Those appearances were not …
Continue reading Looking Toward Pentecost: Return to Jerusalem
It is difficult to put into words how vividly your Bible comes to life as you gaze upon the very places from where Scripture was written. For example, how vividly we imagine the crucifixion when standing "face-to-face" with Golgotha, the hill where Jesus was crucified. Some of you have been there, and perhaps these pictures …
If you grew up with "traditional church music," you undoubtedly sang It is Well with My Soul. This and other once-popular Gospel songs are making the rounds on social media as many seek encouragement and strength in this time of crisis. But, do you know the story behind the song? In the mid-1800's, a prominent …
