King Solomon dedicates the Temple (1 Kings 8:1-66)
At the start of his reign, King Solomon built a grand Temple in Jerusalem and prayerfully dedicated it to God.
David defeats Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-54)
As a young shepherd, David defied all odds to slay the giant warrior Goliath, returning to Jerusalem in triumph with his opponent's head.
Nehemiah rebuilds Jerusalem (Nehemiah 2:1-20)
Nehemiah became the governor of Judah and led the efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, overcoming significant opposition along the way.
12. The Magi arrive in Jerusalem
“After Jesus had been born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, wise men traveled from the east and arrived in Jerusalem, inquiring, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw the rising of his star, and we have come to pay h
The Prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1-10)
Jeremiah was one of the Four Major Prophets of Israel. He warned of Jerusalem's fall but also spoke about the return from exile and the coming of the Messiah.
The Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15:1-29)
The Council of Jerusalem, the first of its kind, involved the first Christian leaders gathering to decide on the relationship between faith and the Law of Moses.
Christ among the Doctors (Luke 2:41-52)
St Luke's gospel speaks of Christ’s disappearance during a family trip to Jerusalem – and of being discovered in the Temple, talking to the teachers of the Law.
Christ comforts the women of Jerusalem (Luke 23:27-31)
As Jesus carried the cross-beam through the streets of Jerusalem, he comforted a group of women who were mourning his death.
Christ enters Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11)
Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, with cheering crowds waving palm branches, is celebrated by the Church on Palm Sunday.