Jerusalem Model Tour

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Location

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The Jerusalem Model is located at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. The museum has several sections, and the model is located right beside the Shrine of the Book section.

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Historical Background

 

1. The Holyland Model of Jerusalem, also known as the Model of Jerusalem at the end of the Second Temple period, is a 1:50 scale model of Jerusalem from around 66 AD.

 

2. It covers an area of about 1,000 square meters and recreates the city at the height of its glory before the Jewish revolt against the Romans.

 

3. It was designed by Michael Avi-Yonah and moved from its original location at the Holyland Hotel in Bayit Vegan, Jerusalem, to its new site at the Israel Museum in June 2006.

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4. The model was built from 1962 to 1966. At this time, almost the entire area it represents was under Jordanian rule and, therefore, off-limits for Israeli archaeologists and visitors. Thus, its layout was based mainly on historians and the Bible.

 

5. The model is not entirely accurate, as many discoveries have been made since it was built in 1966.

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6. However, it still gives us a fantastic example and layout of what Jerusalem looked like shortly after the time of Jesus. 

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Sites of Interest

 

View of Old City Jerusalem

 

Temple & Temple Mount Layout

1. The outer courts of the Temple Mount were called the courts of the Gentiles. All non-Jews, unless they converted to Judaism, were allowed in this area but not in the inner courts of the Temple.

2. Next, we have the Beautiful Gate. It was the gate leading into the Women's Courtyard. It was here Peter and John healed the lame man as found in Acts 3. 

3. In each corner of the Women's Court were chamber rooms. We have the Chamber of Wood, Chamber of the Nazarites, Chamber of Lepers, and Chamber of Oils.

4. Moving toward the temple was the Nicanor Gate. It led into the Inner Courtyard. Here was the Altar and Bronze Laver.

5. From the Inner Court, you would enter the Holy Place, then beyond the curtain, the High Priest, once a year on the day of Atonement, also called Yom Kippur, into the Holy of Holies.

6. On the outer edges of the southern end of the Temple Mount Platform was the Royal Stoa. This is where we believe the area was where Pentecost took place.

 

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Faith Lesson from Jerusalem

 

1. Jerusalem has played a key role as the center of God’s dwelling place and ministry on this earth.

 

2. It will be the place Christ returns to in power and great glory at the end of the Great Tribulation Period. Believers will return with Him at this event. Will you be coming with him in glory or be judged by Him when He comes?

 

3. Christ will reign over all the earth in Jerusalem during the Millennial Reign. Will you be among those who reign with Him?

 

4. God will create a New Jerusalem, His new eternal dwelling place on the new earth. Those who are followers of Christ will have the privilege of living in or visiting this new city forever. Are you saved, and will you be in heaven, where the New Jerusalem will be?