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Israel Study Tour - Grace Bible Church
April 23 - May 3, 2014
Led by Wes Carpenter
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Trip Blog Posts
Why are we here?
posted on Saturday, May 3rd 2014 at 1:03 am
Day 8: Israeli museum, Holocaust museum, Mt. of Olives, Gethsemane, and free time in Jerusalem. Just a few moments before our farewell dinner to recap today’s activities: Sights at the Israeli museum: Scale model of 1st century Jerusalem and Dead Sea scrolls Reflective time at the Holocaust...
Stepping on stone
posted on Friday, May 2nd 2014 at 12:45 am
Day 7: Rabbinical tunnels, City of David, Hezekiah Tunnels, Via Dolorosa, Pool of Bethesda and St. Anne Church, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre Some of today’s memories… Walking through the Rabbinical tunnels that run underground along the West wall of the temple. Stepping on stone underground...
How long will you waver?
posted on Wednesday, April 30th 2014 at 11:54 pm
Day 6: Beth She’an (Scythopolis), Mt. Carmel, Mediterranean Sea, and Caesarea Several stops today, but just highlighting a couple… Beth She-an: Our roundabout route to Jerusalem from the Sea of Galilee began at Beth She’an, first seeing remains of an Egyptian’s governor’s house dating...
Who do you say that I am
posted on Tuesday, April 29th 2014 at 11:48 pm
Day 5: Sea of Galilee Boat ride, Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Mt. Bental, Qatzrin Sea of Galilee (Boat ride) We started our day singing the national anthem aboard a boat on the Sea of Galilee, and that was just the beginning of boat activities: Praise music, Israeli dancing, and observing the actions of...
I have so much more to study now…
posted on Tuesday, April 29th 2014 at 1:11 am
Day 4: Mt. Arabel. Areamos Topos (Mount of the Beatitudes), Chorazin, Tabgha, Capernaum, and Yardenit Something said today that I believe will resonate with many of us after we return home from this trip “I have so much more to study now…” To take in sights of probable roads upon which Jesus...
From the Dead Sea to the Sea of Galilee
posted on Sunday, April 27th 2014 at 10:26 pm
Day 3: Masada, Ein Gedi, and Qumran, From the Dead Sea to the Sea of Galilee…all in one day. Masada: A long, winding path led us on a hike up to the top of Masada first thing this morning. A 20 acre isolated plateau (this time, not a tel!), remains of Herod’s fortified palace sit on top of the...
Ancient Wilderness, Ancient Temple
posted on Saturday, April 26th 2014 at 9:53 pm
Day 2: Wadi Zin, Camel Ride & Bedouin Hospitality, Tel Arad and more swimming in the Dead Sea [topic name="ein-avdat"] Today’s entry with just a few quick highlights of the events of the day: A trip to the Wilderness of Zin, including a hike up a canyon to the Bedouin camp Two by two...
The Lord is gracious
posted on Friday, April 25th 2014 at 10:54 pm
Day 1: Kiriah Jearim, Bet Shemesh/Cistern, Azekah, Bet Guvrin/Maresha, and Lachish Incredible start to the trip! Some may be feeling the jet lag, but it did not stop us from a full day! “The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness” Psalm 103:8 Hearing...
We Made It!
posted on Thursday, April 24th 2014 at 11:54 pm
We've arrived and successfully claimed all luggage. Headed to the hotel and some sleep as we have an early start in the morning for a full day. Check back tomorrow night for details of our first day! [topic name="tel-aviv"] ...
Preparing for Israel
posted on Thursday, April 17th 2014 at 11:42 pm
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