The Jerusalem region of Israel (the city of Jerusalem and the surrounding area) is packed full of archeological treasures and FIRM local partner ministries.
Zion in Hebrew Rooted in the Hebrew Scriptures, Zion originally referred to a specific geographical location but evolved to symbolize the presence of God and the spiritual heart of Israel. The term "Zion" (צִיּוֹן, pronounced Tziyon in Hebrew) holds a...
Ascending the Jerusalem Mountains Today Every year, Jews throughout Israel go up the mountains to Jerusalem, to celebrate the victory of the Six Day War in 1967. It brought the reunification of the city and the reestablishment of Israeli control...
For most Christian travelers in Jerusalem, and especially the ‘first-timers’, the place of Jesus’s death and resurrection is at the top of their list. Almost everyone wants to go to “the spot” to pray and put themselves in the shoes...
Visit Jerusalem and Retrace Jesus’ Steps We shared with you a list of 10 places in Israel where Jesus walked. From biblical accounts and archeological discoveries, we can draw out a pretty accurate map of where Jesus spent His life...
Jerusalem and Her Gates Jerusalem is unique among the cities in the Bible. Just imagine - the Bible mentions it over 800 times! A person discovering the Bible for the first time would surely draw the conclusion that Jerusalem is...
The Mount of Olives and the Temple Mount The second most famous mountain in Jerusalem (the Temple Mount on Mount Moriah or Mount Zion being the first) is the Mount of Olives. Why is it so significant?God chose to reveal...
At the Western Wall, God made a stunning yet little-known promise, not to the Jewish people, but to those from the nations who would come to seek Him in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem is one of the most famous cities in the world. From ancient history to modern headlines, it matters. Here are 10 Jerusalem facts you may not know! 1. Jerusalem is safe. Some feel a little unsure about walking the...
Jerusalem, the Holy City Jerusalem is often called the city of King David. But we may also know it as the city of gold, the city of prophetic legacy, the Heavenly city, the city of God. How on earth did...
The Significant Biblical History of Jerusalem There is no city on earth that can compare in value to Jerusalem. While believers revere Jerusalem's significance as the city where Jesus walked, was crucified and rose from the dead, it was valuable...
Who Owns Jerusalem? The city of Jerusalem - and who owns Jerusalem - is lining up to be the single-most challenging foreign policy issue of our time. How remarkable considering that this city has none of the ingredients of greatness!...