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The Darkness at Calvary —

Was the three hours of darkness during Jesus’ crucifixion natural or supernatural?

The Darkness at Calvary —

Was the three hours of darkness during Jesus’ crucifixion natural or supernatural?

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During the Lord’s crucifixion an eerie and unusual darkness came upon the land for three hours. While the synoptic gospels all testify to this event, they do not tell us how God accomplished this. Was this darkness a result of natural astronomical phenomena or was
The Triumphal Entry and Zechariah 9 —

Is Christ's Triumphal Entry mentioned in the Old Testament?

The Triumphal Entry and Zechariah 9 —

Is Christ's Triumphal Entry mentioned in the Old Testament?

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The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is recorded by all four gospels (Matthew 21; Mark 11; Luke 19; John 12). This event is remembered yearly by Christians as beginning the final days of Christ’s ministry before his crucifixion. There are two notable Old Testament
Imitating Devils —

Zephaniah pronounces divine judgment against Judah for her idolatrous behaviour.

Imitating Devils —

Zephaniah pronounces divine judgment against Judah for her idolatrous behaviour.

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Through the writings of King Hezekiah’s great-great grandson Zephaniah, the Lord pronounced judgment against the house of David declaring: “I will stretch out my hand against Judah and against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I will cut off from this place the remnant of
Shebnayahu, Servant of the King —

Archaeological evidence for Hezekiah’s royal steward Shebna.

Shebnayahu, Servant of the King —

Archaeological evidence for Hezekiah’s royal steward Shebna.

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In 1870, French archaeologist Charles Clermont-Ganneau, while surveying ancient tombs in the Kidron Valley (modern day Silwan) noticed a partially destroyed tomb high up in the cliff. As with other tombs in the area, this one had been assimilated and repurposed into a residence, though