Bethany

Bethany holds a unique place in the Gospels as the village where Jesus found rest and friendship. The home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha served as a refuge for Jesus during his ministry, particularly during his final days before the crucifixion. It was here that Jesus performed one of his greatest miracles, raising Lazarus after four days in the tomb. This miracle demonstrated his power over death and foreshadowed his own resurrection. Bethany's location near Jerusalem made it a natural stopping point, and its association with the ascension connects it to the completion of Jesus' earthly ministry.