I'll never forget my first time in Israel! I sat on the rocks on the shores of Tabgha, imagining what it was like to be a Jewish fishermen when Jesus came along and said, "Follow Me!" I looked out over Mt Carmel where Elijah soaked an altar in water to prove to the Baal's that …
Tag: Garden of Gethsemane
A New Experience!
Shabbat Shalom! Shabbat is the Jewish sabbath and it begins every Friday at sundown. The city (and most others in Israel) almost totally shut down mid-afternoon to prepare for shabbat dinner and to attend synagogue at sundown. Today, we experienced both synagogue and shabbat dinner together! What a glorious ending to a great day! I'll …
Jesus on Trial
Imagine...the Savior of the World on trial. For what? What crime is it for the Son of God to become the Son of Man in order to bring redemption to you and me? Sobering thought, isn't it? I'll do my best to help make Jesus' trials come alive for you...but you'll need to read God's …
A Week that Changed History
Friends, Jesus came to earth on a very specific mission, and He fulfilled it in one week that changed history. As a Jew, Jesus made dozens of trips to Jerusalem for feasts and festivals...all of which paint a picture of the Messiah. But one Passover was different, as the Messiah became the sacrificial lamb that …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 