Tour Rewind: The In Between

That's a weird title, so let me explain. It is difficult to put into words how vividly your Bible comes to life as you gaze upon the very places from where Scripture was written. For example, how vividly we can imagine being "face-to-face" with Golgotha when we stand at the foot of that hill where …

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Tour Rewind: Golgotha and the Garden Tomb

Garden Tomb For Christians, it is hard to imagine a sight of greater significance than the Garden Tomb. To step inside the garden is to step into one of the most peaceful places on earth, despite the chaotic neighborhood in which it nestles! While we can't be 100% certain this is THE place where our …

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O Come, O Come Emmanuel!

We're not done with our tour rewind, but let's pause this Lord's Day to shift focus a bit. As Christmas nears this year, I am more sensitive than ever to the conditions in our world today. Israel is in political turmoil...Globalists labor intently to deceive...Iran is in chaos, pushing leadership into desperation...Leftist ideology is driving …

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Tour Rewind: Temple Mount, Pools of Bethesda, Southern Steps, City of David

Replica of what Temple Mount looked like in Jesus' day (This view is from the southeastern corner.) Once in Jerusalem, the pace picks up and there is much more walking and less bus time. The city and the sites are much more crowded, and the skills of bus drivers in traffic are put to the …

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