Northern Cities and Their Pagan History

Well gang, while we're up north, I'll show you a couple of places referenced in Scripture: Caesarea Philippi and Tel Dan. Not to be confused with Caesarea by the Sea (which we visited previously), Caesarea Philippi took its name in honor of the Roman emperor, Caesar.  However, Herod's son, Philip, was governor of the region …

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Tabgha and Jesus’ Disciples

While Capernaum may be the most interesting place in the Galilee area, Tabgha (a mere stone's throw from Capernaum) is one of my favorite places in all of Israel. I so closely identify with Peter, and this place has his footprints all over it! Seven warm water springs flow into the Sea of Galilee at …

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Capernaum, the Center of Jesus’ Ministry

For me, Capernaum is one of the most interesting places in Israel.  Fortunately, the small fishing village has been excavated and we get a good sense of what the village was like in Jesus' day.  It was a simple village, but did have a synagogue. The synagogue Jesus taught in was actually of black basalt …

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Jesus on Trial

We ended our day with two keys sites to believers in Jesus Christ. We visited the place believed to be Caiphas, the High Priest's house. After Jesus was betrayed in the Garden of Gesthemane (which we will see tomorrow), He was taken to Caiphas's house and illegally put on trial. Because Jewish law made no …

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