Holy Land – Podcast Tour

Depart for Israel. Overnight on the trans-Atlantic flight.

Enjoy a relaxing evening, walk on the beach or swim in the Mediterranean as you recover from jet lag and prepare for our wonderful adventure.

Jaffa (or Joppa), an extremely beautiful place on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea; one of the oldest port cities in the world. Jaffa is pivotal to the Jonah Narrative—God commanded Jonah to prophesy against Ninevah, but instead Jonah fled to Jaffa and boarded a ship. Mount Carmel, a beautiful mountain range in northern Israel; rich in religious importance, especially to the Elijah narrative, where he demonstrated the Lord’s supremacy at the Lord’s altar over the false gods/goddesses of the prophets of Baal. Megiddo, an amazing ancient site at the western portion of the Jezreel Valley, recalls a complex and rich history in the Old Testament. One feature of note is the impressive, highly developed ancient water system, with its approximately 230 feet shaft. Importantly, Megiddo may be the focal point of Armageddon. Mount Tabor, a notable mountain about five miles east of Nazareth; the prophetess and judge Deborah, together with Barak, defeated Sisera; the traditional site of the Mount of Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah appeared to Peter, James, and John.

Tel Dan, now a super beautiful Tel Dan Nature Reserve, with bubbling springs and lush landscapes. Dan was an ancient city in northern Israel, where prominent sites exist; Jeroboam established a golden calf and altar; “Abraham” gate; and the “House of David” inscription. Caesarea Philippi, a beautiful, lush place, where we view the Hermon Spring and discuss Jehovah, the “fountain of living waters.” If time permits, we will visit Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee.

We will check out of our hotel this morning and head south, towards Jerusalem. Jordan River - located near Jericho where the ancient Israelites crossed over from the Wilderness into Canaan. Ein Gedi, located on the west side of the Dead Sea (the lowest place on earth); King David hid from King Saul; the Dead Sea will someday be healed; the traditional site of Sodom is south of Ein Gedi. Tel Arad, the site of an ancient Israelite temple and fortress; the Canaanite king of Arad attacked Israel as they journeyed to the Promised Land. Beersheba, Abraham lived here; Isaac was born here; Abraham and Isaac traveled from Beersheba to Mount Moriah, where Isaac was offered; Isaac and Rebecca met in Beersheba; Jacob lived here with his family before moving to Egypt; site of covenant between Abraham and Abimelech. Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, important viewpoint of ancient city; location of the Garden of Gethsemane; Christ ascended from and will return to this Mount.

Valley of Elah, beautiful valley, where David defeated the Philistine warrior named Goliath. Tel Lachish, an archaeological site of historical significance; Joshua and the Israelites conquered Lachish; King Rehoboam fortified Lachish after the division of the kingdom of Israel; Lachish is an example of a city that was destroyed by the Assyrians (701 BC). Gath (“winepress”), one of the five chief cities of the Philistines; home of Goliath and other giants; the ark of the covenant resided here; twice king David fled from Saul and dwelt in Gath.

Bethel (“House of God”), Abraham built an altar; Jacob dreamed of the ladder with angels ascending and descending; Jacob built an altar; God appeared to Jacob; Jacob’s name was changed to Israel; the Tabernacle of Moses resided here; Elijah and Elisha traveled here. Shiloh, the Tabernacle resided here for some 370 years; Hannah prayed for a son; God blessed her with Samuel; Eli and his sons served in the Tabernacle. Samaria, the capital of the Northern Kingdom; King Ahab erected an altar to the false god Baal; Elijah visited; because of the Northern Kingdom’s sins, God allowed Assyria to destroy it; the beginning of the Samaritan people.

Bethlehem, Jacob’s wife, Rachel, died and was buried here; home of Naomi and then also Ruth; Ruth married Boaz; King David’s hometown and he was later anointed here; birthplace of Jesus Christ. Garden of Gethsemane, located at the base of the Mount of Olives; place of great significance pertaining to Jesus Christ’s Atonement. Hezekiah's Tunnel and the City of David: An engineering marvel built around 700 BC, located in Jerusalem.

Garden Tomb, according to some the site of Jesus Christ’s resurrection of Jesus Christ. October 30 Hezekiah's water tunnel, an engineering marvel built around 700 BC, located in Jerusalem. Temple Mount, place where Abraham took Isaac for the sacrifice; site of the Lord’s temples (Solomon’s and Herod’s); Christ taught here regularly and drove out moneychangers. Flights Home after 11:00 PM.

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