Mark 11

The King Herod who built the Herodium is the same Herod who tried to kill Jesus, and ordered the slaughter of the babies in nearby Bethlehem. He knew his subjects hated him, so before he died, he provided for his tomb to be guarded after his death. After a couple of years, the money ran out so the guards went home. The vengeful locals trashed his palace and smashed his ornate mausoleum to tiny pieces. Photo by John Buckner

The Herodium in Bethlehem 

May 1, 2024
“For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart,...
Christians You Should Know: Hudson Taylor, faith in God, China Island Mission. Hudson Taylor had a mantra that lives on today: "God is always advancing." He worked tirelessly to reach the people of China with the gospel.

Christians You Should Know: Hudson Taylor

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"And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God." - Mark 11:22 A Snapshot of the Life of Hudson Taylor: Born: May 21, 1832, in Barnsley, England Died: June 3,...