1 New Testament SignificanceJerusalem New Testament Significance Dr. Rick Griffith • Singapore Bible College • BibleStudyDownloads.org

2 What was Israel's Attitude Toward the Nations?Elwood & Yarbrough, Readings from the First Century World, 23

3 Ten Jewish Levels of Holiness in the Land"There are ten degrees of holiness. The land of Israel is holier than any other land… in that from it they may bring the Firstfruits and the Two Loaves…" Israel vs. Other Nations Elwood & Yarbrough, Readings from the First Century World, 23 10th Most Holy Place

4 Firstfruits: Wave Sheaf OfferingHarvested in the far north of Israel Brought down to Jerusalem Firstfruits: Wave Sheaf Offering

5 Ten Jewish Levels of Holiness in the LandUrban vs. Rural Areas "The walled cities are still more holy in that they must send forth the lepers [and corpses] from their midst" Mishnah Tractate Kelim in Elwood & Yarbrough, Readings from the First Century World, 23 9th Most Holy Place

6 Jerusalem vs. Other CitiesTen Jewish Levels of Holiness in the Land Jerusalem vs. Other Cities "Within the wall [of Jerusalem] is still more holy for there [only] they will eat [the holy food]" Mishnah Tractate Kelim in Elwood & Yarbrough, Readings from the First Century World, 23 Jerusalem 8th Most Holy Place

7 Temple Mount Temple Mount vs. Other SectionsTen Jewish Levels of Holiness in the Land Temple Mount Temple Mount vs. Other Sections "No man or woman that has a flux, no menstruant, and no woman after childbirth may enter therein." Mishnah Tractate Kelim in Elwood & Yarbrough, Readings from the First Century World, 23 7th Most Holy Place

8 The Rampart The Rampart vs. the Rest of Temple MountTen Jewish Levels of Holiness in the Land The Rampart vs. the Rest of Temple Mount The Rampart "No Gentiles and none that have contracted uncleanness from a corpse may enter" Mishnah Tractate Kelim in Elwood & Yarbrough, Readings from the First Century World, 23 6th Most Holy Place

9 Ten Jewish Levels of Holiness in the LandCourt of Women Court of Women This closest place for women also excluded men who had immersed themselves the same day Israel Israel Priests Gentiles Women (Prayer) Mishnah Tractate Kelim in Elwood & Yarbrough, Readings from the First Century World, 23 5th Most Holy Place

10 Ten Jewish Levels of Holiness in the LandCourt of Israelites Court of Israelites Only men whose atonement was complete could enter (otherwise they needed a sin offering) Mishnah Tractate Kelim in Elwood & Yarbrough, Readings from the First Century World, 23 4th Most Holy Place

11 The Inner Temple Court and the steps leading to the Nicanor GateTen Jewish Levels of Holiness in the Land The Inner Temple Court and the steps leading to the Nicanor Gate Court of Priests Only for priests and men who "must perform the laying on our hands, slaughtering, and waving" Mishnah Tractate Kelim in Elwood & Yarbrough, Readings from the First Century World, 23 3rd Most Holy Place

12 The Great Basin in the Court of the Priests.Ten Jewish Levels of Holiness in the Land Between Porch & Altar The Great Basin in the Court of the Priests. Only priests without blemishes and hair tied could enter here to wash their hands and feet Porch Mishnah Tractate Kelim in Elwood & Yarbrough, Readings from the First Century World, 23 Altar 2nd Most Holy Place

13 The Great Gates These lead to the temple sanctuary. Only priests with hands and feet washed could enter here.

14 Ten Jewish Levels of Holiness in the LandThe Holy Place The Holy Place Only priests with hands and feet washed can enter here Mishnah Tractate Kelim in Elwood & Yarbrough, Readings from the First Century World, 23 Most Holy Place

15 Ten Jewish Levels of Holiness in the LandHoly of Holies Only the High Priest could enter behind the veil and only once yearly on the Day of Atonement The Holy of Holies Mishnah Tractate Kelim in Elwood & Yarbrough, Readings from the First Century World, 23 Holiest Place of All

16 Bethany Ruins

17 Passion Week 115 Mon Tues Wed Fri Thurs Sun Fri Sat Sat Sun

18 115 The Last 24 Hours

19 The Mount of Olives

20 122 Gethsemane Mark 14:32 "And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, 'Sit here while I pray'" (ESV) This cave lay within a garden on the Mount of Olives across from the Temple Mount

21 122 Gethsemane Grotto

22 Where was Christ's Death & Resurrection?114 Two Proposed Sites: Garden Tomb (1867) Holy Sepulchre (400) Where was Christ's Death & Resurrection?

23 Golgotha & the Church of the Holy Sepulchre125 Golgotha & the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Painting by Werner, 1862

24 126 A Look Inside…

25 The Tomb of Christ

26 Golgotha

27 The Jesus Slab

28 Gordon's Calvary

29 154 The Garden Tomb

30 Trough for rolling stoneSmall doorway Trough for rolling stone

31 A peek inside…

32 Garden Tomb SurroundingsOlive Press

33 Support for the Garden Tomb as Christ's…155 Support for the Garden Tomb as Christ's…

34 Significance to Christians114 Jerusalem's Significance to Christians: Significance to Christians Christ's Death Resurrection Church Born Mother Church Christ's Return

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