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The death of Jesus' mother, Mary, is not mentioned in scripture. Source: 1000 Bible Facts  

The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Acts 11:26

Only one of the 12 disciples was at the cross when Jesus died. All the rest had fled, but John-the youngest of the disciples-was there....Continue reading

The baskets used to collect the leftovers in the miracle of feeding the 5000, those baskets(Gr. Kophinoi) were small, carried on the arm and used...Continue reading

Although He was poor, Jesus had an expensive tunic-one with no seams, woven out of a single piece of cloth. It was probably a gift....Continue reading

According to John 19:23, Jesus’ tunic“was without seam, woven from the top throughout,”.Most looms of Jesus’ time produced cloth that was about 3 feet wide,...Continue reading

Nard was a very expensive perfume imported from India. This was the perfume that Mary of Bethany poured on Jesus’ feet and wiped off with...Continue reading

After Jesus sent out the 70 disciples, Luke uses the word myrias to describe the crowds that flocked to hear Jesus in the last six...Continue reading

Before Jesus was crucified, He knew His disciples would desert Him and quoted Zechariah 13:7 “Smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.” These...Continue reading

Before His crucifixion, Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. Gethsemane comes from an Aramaic word meaning “oil press.” The Garden of Gethsemane...Continue reading