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Israel Study Tour with North Coast Church
June 18-29, 2019
Led by Dave Enns, Connor McFadden
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Trip Blog Posts
Jerusalem
posted on Saturday June 29 2019 at 12:00 am UTC
As I woke up this morning, I had a mixed sense of emotions as we were about to embark on the exploration of our last and final day of the study tour. We have been given so much knowledge, I am excited to hear the conclusion of the story but sad that it means our journey in Israel will come to a halt. Talking...
City of David
posted on Friday June 28 2019 at 12:00 am UTC
Today we went to the city of David, located outside the walls of Jerusalem, where we saw a simulated video of what David’s kingdom looked like. While there, we thought about David and his small wrong choice of staying home from the war which led to a multitude of sins affecting his children and...
The Temple
posted on Thursday June 27 2019 at 12:00 am UTC
Today, we walked beneath the city streets of resident Muslim homes located directly adjacent to the Temple Mount. In these tunnels and chasms, Israel is still busy unearthing evidence to support Old Testament scripture. Despite the ever tightening restrictions, procedural intimidation and exclusion...
Ancient Cities
posted on Wednesday June 26 2019 at 12:00 am UTC
Shalom shalom! We said our goodbyes to the Sea of Galilee this morning and are now headed to Jerusalem. This trip has been non stop leaving our hotel at 7:45am every morning and returning after 8pm, sometimes seeing 6 sites in one day! Our group is beyond excited to spend the last 3 days of our tour...
Leaving Galilee
posted on Tuesday June 25 2019 at 12:00 am UTC
Good night Sea of Galilee, you have shown us much. On our final full day, we explored Golan Heights, seated in the foothills east of Galilee. 26 microclimates producing grapes (yes, wine), cherries, elderberry, apples, peaches, pomegranate, olives, plums, palm (honey), figs, dates, bananas, wheat...
Where Jesus walked and lived
posted on Monday June 24 2019 at 12:00 am UTC
Today we walked where Jesus walked and lived – North Western Sea of Galilee. Atop the Mount of Beatitudes we read and reflected on the truths taught by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Then it was off to the shore at the Sea of Galilee where Jesus called the disciples to follow him and become...
Down to the water
posted on Sunday June 23 2019 at 12:00 am UTC
Greetings from the shore of the Galilee! As I write to this, I’m being serenaded by the sound of small waves on the shore as I look at the lights of Tiberias across the sea. It’s been such an amazing day. We left the Dead Sea early this morning and headed to En Gedi, the very place where...
Masada and the Dead Sea
posted on Saturday June 22 2019 at 12:00 am UTC
Day two was another great day. First agenda, to the top of Masada - the strong hold perched 1,300 feet above the Dead Sea gave the perfect lookout to spot the enemy coming far in advance. On top, the remains of three palaces built by Herod the great. But more importantly it was the last stand of the...
Standing in the very place the events took place
posted on Friday June 21 2019 at 12:00 am UTC
After a few good hours of sleep, a delicious breakfast, and some much needed coffee our group was ready to start our first day in Israel. And what a day it was! Our first stop was Kiriath Jearim, which means "Town of the Forest." Standing at the top of the Judah mountains admiring the breath taking views...
LAX to Istanbul, Istanbul to Tel Aviv
posted on Thursday June 20 2019 at 12:00 am UTC
Psalm 145: 3-5 “The LORD is great and is highly praised; his greatness is unsearchable. One generation will declare your works to the next and will proclaim your mighty acts. I will speak of your splendor and glorious majesty and your wondrous works.” The day is finally here! We are on...
Preparing for Israel
posted on Monday March 18 2019 at 11:50 pm UTC
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