As promised, I will "re-visit" sites in order to provide more pictures, insights, etc that I just ran out of time for during the trip. Caesarea by the Sea is especially important to Christians, as it was here that the Gospel first went out to the Gentiles. If not for what took place here, we …
Month: March 2014
“So, What Was Your Favorite Part?”
Ok, let's address the most frequently asked question, "What was your favorite part of the trip?" That is a bit like asking a parent which child is their favorite! It is impossible to choose a favorite, as each has unique, special meaning. However, because of the limited time/opportunity to share details during the trip, I …
The Bible Comes Alive!
The repeated theme the past couple weeks has been, "The Bible Comes Alive!" One simply cannot walk where Jesus walked and not leave with clear visuals of much of Scripture. Indeed, the Bible comes alive and can never be read the same after a trip like this. Here's a powerful video I happened upon after …
To the Cross
We spent yesterday and this morning visiting the most important sites for Christians. I've already reported about Jesus's trials before Pilate and Herod, but let's go back to the hours prior to Jesus being thrown into Caiphas, the High Priest's dungeon. (See yesterday's post for that part of the story.) The Gospels teach us that …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 