Holy Land Blog

By Prof. Salim J. Munayer The devastating violence in Gaza since 2023 has created one of the most urgent moral crises of our time. While churches in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America have spoken openly, many churches in Western Europe and North America remain restrained. During conversations with leaders at the World [...]

By Anthony Khair, Bethlehem Bible College Graduate.  “The Lord is near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 In the heart of Palestine, where suffering and destruction have become part of daily life, the cries of the people have been seen as lamentations. The world has become a witness to [...]

Nakba (Arabic: النكبة), meaning "catastrophe," refers to the mass displacement and dispossession of Palestinians that began with the creation of the State of Israel in 1948. It marks one of the most significant and traumatic events in modern Palestinian history. Key Facts: Date: The Nakba is commemorated on May 15, the day after Israel declared [...]

By Dr. Yousef AlKhouri, Academic Dean. Land is God’s precious gift to humanity and all of creation. From the very beginning, humanity was formed from the soil and entrusted with the sacred mission of caring for the land. Scripture affirms that the entire cosmos, including the land, belongs to God (Lev. 25:23; Ps. 24:1). The [...]

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre stands as one of Christianity's holiest sites, marking the place of Jesus' Crucifixion, burial, and Resurrection. Yet beyond its well-known significance, this ancient church holds deep mysteries and hidden symbols—each whispering a message of faith, redemption, and the unity we so often struggle to find. The Immovable Ladder: A [...]

By Mr. Haytham Dieck, Tour Guide Program Coordinator   As we celebrate International Women’s Day and Palestinian Mother’s Day, it’s important to recognize the profound impact of women in the Holy Land throughout history. Their contributions, particularly in religious and cultural contexts, have shaped generations, adding wisdom, resilience, and sanctity to the rich heritage of [...]

Written by Lourdes Saieh, a Biblical Studies student, this poem beautifully reflects devotion, redemption, and the eternal embrace of God’s love. I dance to the beats of Your heart, O my God,I dance among the details of Your hands.I dance to the rhythm of the pouring rain,As if I am a young lover. For love [...]

By Rev. Dr. Jack Sara President of Bethlehem Bible College   Isaiah 9:2 “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” Luke 2:10-11 "But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will [...]

By Gabriel Hanna 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s [...]

By Mr. Bahjat Khadr – Coordinator of the Online Department We need the birth of Christ today more than ever. In the Lord's Prayer, we say: "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven," and in the birth, this petition becomes a living reality, as God chose to enter our world and [...]