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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In the Footsteps of Jesus

Today, we ran where Jesus walked! On a trip like this you want to see all there is, and to do so requires fast-paced days! Our day began at the Mount of Beatitudes, followed by visits to Tabgha, and Capernaum. It is simply impossible to recount all we saw and learned, but I will do …

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More on Caesarea

With a little more time and a few pics, I want to give you a more complete report of today's activity. The buses roll each morning at 7:30, and we began our day at Caesarea by the Sea. In Biblical days, Herod the Great ruled over Israel, and He built palaces all over the place, …

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