Introduction to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Today, the Temple Mount is a 35-acre platform built by King Herod on Mount Moriah in the heart of Jerusalem. This is where both the first and second temples once stood. It is...
Israel Sites
Let us take you on a journey to explore Israel sites! Your Bible will come to life as you notice the beauty and meaning of the Holy Land. Come to Israel with the Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries (FIRM) - for more info, visit firmisrael.org.
Tel Aviv and Christian Tourism Although it is not obvious at first, Tel Aviv does hold significance for Christians. And not just because it's located in Israel. While Tel Aviv itself isn't mentioned in the Bible, the nearby city of...
Top Christian Places to Visit in Israel Israel, known as the "Holy Land," is a place of great significance for Christians worldwide. Many of our staff initially came to Israel to see these same sites. It left them completely transformed....
In English today, when someone uses the term “Philistine” it is often equated with being uncultured or even barbaric. However, the more we have learned through archeology, we are finding this stereotype grossly inaccurate. What is more, this stereotype has...
Why do people travel to Israel? People from all around the world travel to Israel because it’s shocking how much it has to offer, despite its small size! You should visit Israel, because it is a treasure trove for...
Jesus Born in Bethlehem Jesus was born in Bethlehem – many know this simple fact, whether they are Christians or not. Popularization of Christmas celebrations around the world made “Bethlehem” a staple. But few of the same people would...
Did you know that more than half of the nation of Israel consists of desert? This small country is mostly desert, and yet still has luscious greenery in the Galilee, snow on Mount Hermon, and blooming fields. Let’s adventure into...
The Sermon on the Mount The Sermon on the Mount (recorded in Matthew 5-7) is by far the most famous speech of Jesus. He delivered it on a hill north of the Sea of Galilee, which was later named ‘Mount...
Let me take you on a magnificent adventure by the Sea of Galilee, through Capernaum and Magdala. Why? To discover some of the stomping grounds of Jesus and His followers! Where are Capernaum and Magdala? As we adventure to the...
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...
Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” – these are the last documented words Jesus spoke to his disciples before He ascended into...
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...