Tour Rewind: Bet Shean, Magdala and the Jesus Boat

As we moved to the Galilee area, we settled into the simple, but beautiful Maagan Eden Holiday Village Resort. Nestled on the southern tip of the Sea of Galilee, we had absolutely incredible views and beautiful grounds. Breakfast and dinner were spent in the dining room overlooking the Sea of Galilee, and accommodations at this …

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Tour Rewind: Carmel, Megiddo, Nazareth

Moving up the Mediterranean Coast and slightly inland, we arrived at the Carmel Range. Upon what is called Mt Carmel, 1 Kings 18 records Elijah's confrontation of the prophets of Baal. In the days of Elijah, the wicked king Ahab ruled, and had ushered in idol worship. At God's command, a contest ensued to determine …

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Tour Rewind: Amazing Work Among Christians in Israel

In addition to worshiping with a Messianic congregation, our tour was highlighted by absolutely incredible visits with Arab and Palestinian pastors. In fact, these visits were among the highest priority when the tour was planned, and it became clearly obvious that the Lord is mightily at work among their congregations! Words are inadequate to describe …

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Tour Rewind: Mediterranean Coast

Sunset over the Mediterranean During our Israel tour, we spent time at Caesarea Maritima, the nearby aqueduct, and Haifa. All are on the beautiful Mediterranean Coast of Israel. Caesarea Maritima, aka Caesarea by the Sea, was a bustling village in the first century, and home to one of Herod's most opulent palaces. Complete with a …

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