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Israel In Depth - Legacy Path Experience
December 1-12, 2019
Led by Brian Haynes
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Trip Blog Posts
House of Bread
posted on Thursday December 12 2019 at 1:00 am UTC
Our day began in Bet Sahour, home of the Shepherds’ Field. Bet Sahour means House of Watchers. An interesting question was posed: Why did God choose to deliver the good news to the shepherds first? A: They were ordinary people, and Jesus is called both the Good Shepherd and the Lamb of God. We...
All gates will be open!
posted on Wednesday December 11 2019 at 1:00 am UTC
Today’s adventure started by going thru security at the Temple Mount. We learned from Ronen (our tour guide) that 4000 years ago there was nothing on this site. It didn’t seem like a prime location to build a temple - not defensible, not on a trade route, no water, but God chose Mt Moriah...
Journey to Jerusalem
posted on Tuesday December 10 2019 at 1:00 am UTC
Going “up” to Jerusalem today, but first we crossed the Sea of Galilee by boat, the Almgor. So exciting to experience a voyage where Jesus rebuked the wind & waves & walked on water! We could feel His hand on us as we were surrounded by storm clouds, but we were safe...
What do you have that I need?
posted on Monday December 09 2019 at 1:00 am UTC
Today we began in the Bet She’an National Park. Bet She’an means “house of quiet.” What a misnomer! This was the capital city of the Decapolis. They had everything a person could want - shopping, sports, education, theater, spas, good roads, philosophers, religion & more!...
Who do you say I am?
posted on Sunday December 08 2019 at 1:00 am UTC
Today’s journey began in Gamla in the Golan Heights (aka Bashan). Gamla means “camel” and when you see the pictures of the mountain you’ll understand why. We learned that Gamla is the Masada of the North. Gamla was occupied by zealots who were famous for the sicarii knife and...
Not only pray but also listen
posted on Saturday December 07 2019 at 12:00 am UTC
Our incredible journey continues with our morning devotional on the shores of the Sea of Galilee! First stop: Chorazin, one of the 3 towns on the north side of the Sea of Galilee that makes up the “Triangle,” with Capernaum & Bethsaida. Jesus performed...
We ALL Need Living Water
posted on Friday December 06 2019 at 1:00 am UTC
We began this day in Ein Gedi. The National Park is filled with Tamarisk trees and ibexes. The area between Wadi David & Wadi Argot is where David was chased by Saul. When Saul stopped in a cave, David was waiting inside and cut off the corner of Saul’s robe instead of killing him. The corner...
Living in the Desert
posted on Thursday December 05 2019 at 1:00 am UTC
Today was another incredible day. We went to Masada, Kfar Hanokdim, Tel Arad, a roadside wadi and swam in the Salt Sea. Masada is the most popular National Park in Israel. We learned about how Masada was a stronghold. It was turned into a center for world trading by Herod the Great. Goods such...
Grafted into God’s kingdom
posted on Wednesday December 04 2019 at 1:00 am UTC
Our 1st day of “boots on the ground” took us to Beth Shemesh, Tel Azekah, Maresha & Lachish. In each location we learned about its unique place in Scripture. Beth Shemesh is where Samson met and entertained Delilah. Even so, Samson is mentioned in the Faith Hall of Fame in Hebrews...
Istanbul to Tel Aviv
posted on Tuesday December 03 2019 at 1:30 am UTC
It’s 11:30pm in Istanbul. Our flight from Houston was delayed causing us to miss our connect to Tel Aviv. We are weary and tired with another 2 hour flight ahead of us. We are also grateful. We flew across the ocean on a luxury airliner with meals and snacks. Few get that opportunity. Soon,...
We are ready to walk in the footsteps of Jesus.
posted on Sunday December 01 2019 at 1:00 am UTC
We are 44. Some of us left from Bay Area Church. We met some at IAH. A couple of sojourners will meet us in Istanbul. Others are already in Tel-Aviv. Together we are 44. Today we are filled with anticipation and excitement as we navigate the lines and security checkpoints to embark on an international...
Preparing for Israel
posted on Friday November 22 2019 at 5:48 pm UTC
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