BIBLE BREAKTHROUGH: Lost city of Zer where Jesus fed masses uncovered

Experts excavating a site in Jerusalem are convinced they have found the gates to the ancient city of Zer – a site mentioned in the New Testament where Jesus Christ supposedly fed thousands with just five loaves of bread and two fish.

A team of 20 archaeologists say they have found a series of brick works which they believe are gates and date back to the First Temple period – 1000 BC to 586 BC.

The researchers add that the size, wealth and impressive fortifications indicate Zer – now in an area called Bethsaida – was a major city.

Lead archaeologist Dr Rami Arav said: “There are not many gates in this country from this period.

“Bethsaida was the name of the city during the Second Temple period, but during the First Temple period it was the city of Zer.

“The fortified towns were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Kinnereth.”

Avi Lieberman, director of the Jordan Park in which Bethsaida is located, believes the discovery will lead to Christians from all over the world coming to visit the site.

He said: “The staff at the Jordan Park and the Golan Tourism are happy for the tens of thousands of visitors who visit the park every day.

“The wonderful park is also an impressive archaeological site. I amazed each time by the arrival of thousands of evangelical visitors to Bethsaida.

“I am confident that the latest discoveries will bring more visitors to the park from around the world and from Israel.”

Let us hope that they study their Bibles carefully and understand that the consequences of the Pharisees’ rejection of Jesus and his message are with us to this very day. Just because these wonderful sites are in the Zionist state, it does not mean that Christians should support that state. Jesus was very clear about this, and We Stand With Jesus!