BREATHTAKING CELEBRATIONS INSIGHTFUL TEACHINGS GLORIOUS PRAISE AND WORSHIP SERVICES THE TEMPLE MOUNT SPIRITUAL GATHERING MEETINGS WITH ISRAELI DIGNITARIES
On this one of a kind tour and a fact finding expedition, you will follow the footsteps of Jesus from His ministry in Galilee to His final days in Jerusalem. You will hear On Location Bible teachings from our hosts and teachers at the actual sites being described. And you will participate in an informative fact finding discussions and presentations throughout the land.
Depart from the US to Israel (over night flight). If you make you own flight arrangements, please make sure you arrive in Israel in the morning or early afternoon of May 15th.
Arrive in Israel - Welcome Home! Next stop - Jerusalem!
Free evening - meet & greet, dinner will be served from 7:00 PM at the hotel dining room..
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast we will have our first day orientation meeting. We will meet our tour leaders, guides, local ministry, staff and each other.
We will start our touring day with a visit the Mount of Olives for a breathtaking view of the city of Jerusalem. This is the spot where Jesus was wiping over the faith of Jerusalem. From here we will descend to the Garden of Gethsemane and visit the Church of the Agony.
We'll then proceed to Mount Zion to visit the Upper Room and the traditional Tomb of King David. This afternoon we visit the Southern Wall excavations.
This southern side of The Temple was the main entrance for the common folk, whereas the Priests and Levites had their own entrance from the higher eastern side. Parts of the giant stairs, which led to the Temple Mount from the courtyard have been unearthed along with the purification pools.
From here Jesus entered the Temple Mount and drove out the vendors and money changers who were exploiting the people. It is also likely that this is the place that Peter stood and preached and where thousands were saved and baptized on the Day of Pentecost.
From here we will trace the footsteps of Jesus in His last day, visiting on the way the Pool of Bethesda, Stephen's Gate and St. Ann's Church and on to the Via Dolorosa, the way of the agony and the Stations of the Cross. We are reminded of His way of suffering along with a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
We will end our first day in Israel celebrating a communion at the site of the empty tomb of Jesus in the Garden Tomb!
Evening: Jerusalem Ministry Program
After breakfast we will attend a presentation in our hotel by the Clarion Organization:
Topic: The full scale ideology & spiritual warfare of Islam against Jews and Christians and our place in this warfare.
After this morning presentation we will visit the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are kept and the model of Jerusalem from the time of Jesus – a perfect spot to get oriented with what have experienced in the city of Jerusalem thus far. We will conclude today's program with a visit to Yad Vashem - Israel's Holocaust Center and a memorial for the six million souls who perished in WW2.
This evening we will partake in a most fervent “Kabalat Shabbat” service - the receiving of the Sabbath service at the Western Wall. Here we will mingle with thousands of Jerusalem Jews & gentiles in praise & worship. This place is the only remnant of the first and second temples atop Mt. Moriah - Temple Mount.
This is “a not to be missed event” where young and old worship in song and dance in a way most never experienced before. This will follow with a traditional Shabbat Dinner with our Jerusalem ministry members.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we will travel to the Jordan Valley via Jericho and will visit the Dead Sea area where Jesus spent time in solitude and the place of John the Baptist ministry. It is the deepest spot on earth over 1200 feet below sea level. We will visit Qumran where many of the Dead Sea Scrolls were found and the surrounding wilderness where Jesus roamed for 40 days.
We will experience Masada, atop the mountain over-looking the sea below.
Masada was the last pocket of insurrection in the Jewish rebellion against the Roman Empire where 960 men, women and children defied the might of Rome and fought for three years after the destruction of Jerusalem. We will visit king Herod's Palace, the synagogue, and a very sophisticated water and irrigation systems 2000 years old.
Later in the day a special treat awaits us as we go bathing in the heavy water of the Dead Sea.
Then return to Jerusalem.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We will start the day with a visit to the Temple Mount, here we will get a comprehensive brief about the geo political issues regarding this holy place and the ramifications it holds for all mankind.
From this unique place we will gather on slops the mount, under the pinnacle of the temple, at the southern steps… "Bring to the priest a sheaf of the first grain you harvest, he is to waive the sheaf before the Lord so it will be accepted on your behalf" (Lev. 23:11). Here at the very place where King David composed his Psalms and where the Holy Spirit was poured upon the early believers (Acts 2). Here we will have a unique bible class that will reveal the ones of God. Here we no doubt will experience and feel the awesome outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Later in the day, following security clearance, we are invited to an official visit the “Knesset” – The Israeli Parliament. Here we will be briefed by members of the House and be guests of the Knesset Christian Caucus.
Evening Program:
A Gala Dinner honoring the works of Bridges For Peace in Israel.
Overnight: Jerusalem
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we are starting our Galilee excursion. On our way to and in order to better understand the current events in the Arab - Israeli conflict, we will pay a visit to two very strategic places in Samaria (West bank). We will visit Ariel and Alfei Menashe. The visit illustrates some of the harsh realities concerning the world's erroneous solutions to the Palestinian - Israeli conflict.
After a short presentation here, we will visit the 2000 years old theater in ancient Caesarea. Here at Caesarea by the sea we will see the Crusaders' castle, the Roman amphitheater, and the seaport from which the Apostle Paul sailed to Rome.
We'll then continue along the coast to Mount Carmel to see the site of Elijah's triumph over the prophets of Baal. Here we will hear the biblical message and experience this magnificent site of the valley bellow. From here we continue to Megiddo on the Plain of Armageddon of latter day prophesies, we will see the remnants of the king Solomon's northern fortress's stables and its famous water supply system. We will continue to the Sea of Galilee for dinner and overnight.
Evening Program TBA
Overnight: Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
A great time of praise & worship is awaiting us aboard a Sea of Galilee this morning. We will hear an inspiring sermon on the water where Jesus walked on and be close to His ministry in the region. This is the area where He waked the land, taught and where He healed believers.
After docking at Ginosar, biblical Genesseret, we will visit the Primacy of Peter to see the area where Jesus asked Peter, Lovest thou me? Then we'll proceed to Capernaum to see the remains of an early church, the ruins of Peter's house, and the ancient synagogue. We will gather on the Mount of Beatitudes to read the Sermon on the Mount while overlooking the Sea of Galilee and experience a time of bible teaching. We will also visit other places concerning the ministry of Jesus in the region, including the place of the multiplication, healing the sick, waking on the water and more.
Later in the afternoon we will meet at the Jordan River for traditional Baptismal Service.
After a full day in and around the ministry of Jesus in Galilee, we will proceed to our hotel for dinner and overnight.
Evening Program TBA
Overnight: Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We are on our way today to Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights (also visiting Caesaria Phillipi).
Our visits today include the northern border of Israel. Here we will visit with members of one of the kibbutzim that are on the front line and meet with soldiers that are stationed at the border.
We are on our way today to Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights (also visiting Caesaria Phillipi).
Our visits today include the northern border of Israel. Here we will visit with members of one of the kibbutzim that are on the front line and meet with soldiers that are stationed at the border.
This border crossing was fought for and changed hands a number of times between the Asad army and the Syrian rebels. This place was also the site of the most heroic fight between the IDF and the Syrian army during the Yom Kippur war. At Marom Golan and the Valley o Tears we will view the film Oz 77 about the Yom Kippur War, and discuss the security issues that still persist 45 years since that war.
From here we return to Tiberias.
Evening Program
Overnight: Galilee
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We will start our day with a visit the little town of Cana where Jesus turned the water into wine at the wedding feast, ready to renew your wedding vow here? We will have just the right pastor at hand...
We continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation and one of the world’s most panoramic sites, a view of the entire city of Nazareth, the valley of Armageddon, Mount Tabor of the transfiguration and the Gilboa range. This great vista is from the top of Mt. Precipice - the cliff where Jesus was chased away and was about to be thrown to his death by the worshipers at the synagogue. From here we will drive trough the Valley of Sharon to Latrun - IDF Armored Division Center..
Two thousand and five hundred years ago, as Jerusalem was rebuilt by those who returned from exile, Nehemiah said: "From that day on, half of my men did the work, while the other half were equipped with spears, shields, bows and armor. The officers posted themselves behind all the people of Judah who were building the wall. Those who carried materials did their work with one hand and held a weapon in the other, and each of the builders wore his sword at his side as he worked." (Nehemiah 4:16-19).
In accordance with biblical prophesies, Israel was reborn and just as in the days of Nehemiah, since her rebirth in 1948, Israel is in a continuous struggle for survival. More now, than ever before, Jewish soldiers, young Israeli, boys and girls, the "Shields of David” are the defenders of God's Land. To honor them, our special program today is in Latrun - the official Israel Defense Force Commemoration Center and armament display. Latrun is the fortress that was strategically built on Israel's main crossroads and throughout history protected the Holy City of Jerusalem.
The program here will feature a full army ceremony including laying a wreath at the "Wall of Names" in honor of the fallen soldiers and pay tribute to the living. Here we will mingle with the young soldiers; we will be briefed by experts who will give us the opportunity to gain a better understanding and insight into the region's conflict. Here we will pray for the young hero’s of Israel - What a place to pledge our support and solidarity with their/our Godly plight. This is the place to pledge our support and solidarity with Israel.
We will end our day at the beautiful waterfront and the beaches of Tel Aviv!
Evening program - Farewell Dinner
Overnight: Tel Aviv
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Flights home
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