Jerusalem for a Day

Saturday is Shabbat in the Jewish world, which means virtually everything is shut down from sundown on Friday until sundown on Saturday. So, what is a group to do? Go to Jerusalem! Our agenda included a stop on the Mount of Olives overlooking Temple Mount, a stroll through the Garden of Gethsemane, prayer time at …

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Beginning Jesus’ Journey to the Cross

Happy Lord's Day, my friends! If you have followed along on our 2023 EXPERIENCE ISRAEL TOUR rewind, be aware that we are nearing the end of our journey. However, we are about to visit some of the most significant sights to our Christian faith, so as we celebrate the Lord's Day today, let's set our …

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Mt of Olives: Historical Past and Prophetic Future

Visiting Israel is literally like walking through an ancient history book. Visiting places such as Tel Dan where Abraham traversed and Shechem where he reached the great tree of Moreh and offered sacrifices nearby bring the ancient patriarch's journey into clearer understanding. Seeing the City of David where Israel's most beloved king built his palace …

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Focus on Israel: Lessons from the Mount of Olives

Visiting Israel is a life-changing experience, no matter how many times a person goes there.  Beyond the Biblical relevance so easily seen throughout the land, Israel’s geopolitical history is also on display.  Is it any wonder Scripture identifies Jerusalem as the center of the world? (Ezekiel 5:5, Ezekiel 38:12)  Of course, Israel also holds the …

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