At bethany, we believe god calls us to step in with compassion and courage From the name of a biblical town, βηθανία (bethania) in greek, which is probably of aramaic or hebrew origin, possibly meaning house of affliction or house of figs Join a bethany missions trip in 2025
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Discover the power of small groups Your next step after salvation Just 15 minutes a day to read trough the entire bible in one year. According to luke, our lord’s ascension took place near bethany (luke 24:50, 51)
Bethany still exists as a settled town today, its population being something like 1000. Bethany, known in hebrew as beit anyah, meaning house of affliction or house of dates, is situated on the southeastern slope of the mount of olives Its proximity to jerusalem made it a crucial location during biblical times, serving as a retreat for jesus and his disciples. Explore the historical and spiritual significance of bethany in biblical history and its pivotal role in jesus' ministry
Nestled on the eastern slopes of the mount of olives, bethany holds an intriguing place within biblical history.