We're going to depart from the Galilee area to visit places in far northern Israel. (Don't worry...we're not done with the Galilee area yet!) To get your bearings, take a look at this map: Israel is yellow-shaded (or light green-shaded on some computers...so I hear!) and the white areas are disputed territories (though the Lord …
Month: March 2014
Mount of Beatitudes
Matthew 5-7 is Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, which begins with what we know as the Beatitudes. Jesus almost certainly taught that sermon from this place, as it has natural acoustics which would have enabled the thousands who followed Him to hear. Notice Mount Arbel in the background. Capernaum lies at the foot of that …
Celebrating Purim
Hi Friends! I'm detouring from my review of Israeli sites to share a bit about Purim, and how it relates to what is going on in the Middle East today. But don't worry, I'm working on my next site review even as I write this! Israel celebrated Purim this past weekend. On previous trips to …
Tabgha and Jesus’ Disciples
While Capernaum may be the most interesting place in the Galilee area, Tabgha (a mere stone's throw from Capernaum) is one of my favorite places in all of Israel. I so closely identify with Peter, and this place has his footprints all over it! Seven warm water springs flow into the Sea of Galilee at …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 