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Walking where Jesus walked
  • Laura Herzog
  • Laura Herzog

Walking where Jesus walked

13 days in the Holy Land. Leaving the States for a journey to the land where the Bible will unfold before our eyes.
We will walk, see, feel, and touch the roots of our faith, encounter the divine and sense His presence. Read more
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    April 24, 2023
  • Laura HerzogWalking where Jesus walkedTraveler

    No Coincidence

    April 24, 2023 in the United States

    WOW!!!!

    I was assigned a middle row....middle seat on our flight to Israel..

    God's perfect plan....no coincidence that I am seated between 2 Israeli Army soldiers!!!!

    Moses and I connected immediately, and I, in only 30 minutes, have learned SO much!!!

    When we arrive in 13 hours, it will be just in time for the alarm and 2 minutes of silence to Honor The Fallen.

    We arrive on what would be considered our Memorial Day:
    Yom Hazikaron, the Israeli Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism Remembrance Day.

    Then, we will be there as Israel celebrates Independence Day.

    Independence Day (Hebrew: יום העצמאות Yom Ha'atzmaut, lit. "Day of Independence") is the national day of Israel, commemorating the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948.    Read more

  • Laura HerzogWalking where Jesus walkedTraveler

    Tour of Jaffa

    April 25, 2023 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    Jaffa is known for its association with the biblical stories of Jonah, Solomon, and Saint Peter, as well as the mythological story of Andromeda and Perseus, and later for its oranges.
    The Israelite kings David and Solomon occupied it, the latter using it as the port for landing Lebanon timber that floated down the coast from Tyre.Read more

  • Laura HerzogWalking where Jesus walkedTraveler

    Leaving for today's tour

    April 26, 2023 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    We will begin our tour of Israel at Caesarea, the city of Cornelius the Centurion, the first Gentile to convert (Acts 10). We will visit the Roman theatre, walk on the pier used by the apostle Paul on his way to Rome, and see the impressive water aqueduct built by Herod the Great.

    Leaving the Mediterranean, we will travel north to Mt. Carmel, where Elijah held the contest with ’450 prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18). At noon, a remarkable experience awaits us as we stop for a typical Falafel Meal at the Druze village
    of Daliaf El-Carnler.

    The afternoon will be dedicated to a trip through the Valley of Jezreel.

    At Megiddo, we will view the excavations of 21 superimposed cities, the remains from Solomon’s days U Kings 9).

    At the end of the day, we will drive through Nazareth, where Jesus spent most of His life. We will make a stop at Mt. of Precipice (Luke 4) for a wondrous view of Nazareth and the Valley of Armageddon. We will drive by Cana of Galilee, where Jesus performed His first miracle at the wedding feast (John 2) and continue to our hotel in the beautiful region of Galile.    Read more

  • Laura HerzogWalking where Jesus walkedTraveler

    Caesarea

    April 26, 2023 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    Visiting Caesarea, city of Cornelius
    the Centurion, the first Gentile to convert (Acts 10). We visited the Roman theatre, walked on the pier used by the apostle Paul on his way to Rome, and saw the impressive water aqueduct built by Herod the Great. We were also able to see what is believed to be the prison that Paul was held in!

    Ancient Caesarea

    The modern town is named after the ancient city of Caesarea Maritima, built by Herod the Great about 25–13 BCE as a major port. It served as an administrative center of the province of Judaea (later named Syria Palaestina) in the Roman Empire, and later as the capital of the Byzantine province of Palaestina Prima. During the Muslim conquest in the 7th century, it was the last city of the Holy Land to fall to the Arabs. The city degraded to a small village after the provincial capital was moved from here to Ramla and had an Arab majority until Crusader conquest. Under the Crusaders it became once again a major port and a fortified city. It was diminished after the Mamluk conquest. [4] In 1884, Bosniak immigrants settled there.[4] In 1940, kibbutz Sdot Yam was established next to the village. In February 1948, the village was conquered by a Palmach unit commanded by Yitzhak Rabin, its people already having fled following an earlier attack by the Lehi paramilitary group.    Read more

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    Mt. Precipice and Mt. Carmel

    April 26, 2023 in Israel

    We left rhe Mediterranean, and traveled north to Mt. Carmel, where Elijah held the contest with’450 prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18).

    We stopped for a typical Falafel Meal at the Druze village of Daliaf El-Carnler.

    Then, we spent the afternoon traveling through the Valley of Jezreel.

    At Megiddo, we viewed the excavations of 21 superimposed cities, the remains from
    Solomon’s days ( 1 Kings 9).

    To end the day, we drove through Nazareth, where
    Jesus spent most of His life. We made a stop at Mt. of Precipice (Luke 4) for a breathtaking view of Nazareth and the Valley of Armageddon. Can't explain how amazing these visits have been!

    The Bible is unfolding before my eyes!

    On our way to our hotel we drove by Cana of Galilee where Jesus performed His first miracle at the wedding feast (John 2) and made our wat to our hotel in Galilee where we will be for the next 3 days.    Read more

  • Laura HerzogWalking where Jesus walkedTraveler

    Today's Tour Part One

    April 27, 2023 in Israel ⋅ 🌙 21 °C

    AREA OF THE TRIBE OF DAN
    Today was dedicated to the spectacular northern part of Israel.

    Following the accounts described in the Gospel of Luke chapter 9, we drove through the Hula Valley to reach Mt Hermon, where the miracle of Transfiguration occurred.

    We visited the Banias, one of the headwaters of the Jordan River and site of Caesarea Philippi, where Peter confessed Christ's divinity.

    We stopped to see the border (known as the cease fire line) between Israel and Syria.

    From there, we continued to the Pan Nature Reserve. After walking through the beautiful reserve and a taste from the cool water, we visited Jeroboam's AItar (I Kings 12). We also saw a city gate from the time of Abraham the Patriarch and learned about the importance of the gate in the social life of the city in the Old Testament times.

    Our final stop was at Capernaum, where Jesus taught in the synagogue and spent much of His ministry (Matthew 4).    Read more

  • Laura HerzogWalking where Jesus walkedTraveler

    Today's Tour Part Two

    April 27, 2023 in Israel ⋅ 🌙 21 °C

    AREA OF THE TRIBE OF DAN
    Today was dedicated to the spectacular northern part of Israel.

    Following the accounts described in the Gospel of Luke chapter 9, we drove through the Hula Valley to reach Mt Hermon, where the miracle of Transfiguration occurred.

    We visited the Banias, one of the headwaters of the Jordan River and site of Caesarea Philippi, where Peter confessed Christ's divinity.

    We stopped to see the border (known as the cease fire line) between Israel and Syria.

    From there, we continued to the Pan Nature Reserve. After walking through the beautiful reserve and a taste from the cool water, we visited Jeroboam's AItar (I Kings 12). We also saw a city gate from the time of Abraham the Patriarch and learn about the importance of the gate in the social life of the city in the Old Testament times.

    Our final stop was at Capernaum, where Jesus taught in the synagogue and spent much of His ministry (Matthew 4).    Read more

  • Laura HerzogWalking where Jesus walkedTraveler

    Today's Tour Part Three

    April 27, 2023 in Israel ⋅ 🌙 20 °C

    AREA OF THE TRIBE OF DAN
    Today was dedicated to the spectacular northern part of Israel.

    Following the accounts described in the Gospel of Luke chapter 9, we drove through the Hula Valley to reach Mt Hermon, where the miracle of Transfiguration occurred.

    We visited the Banias, one of the headwaters of the Jordan River and site of Caesarea Philippi, where Peter confessed Christ's divinity.

    We stopped to see the border (known as the cease fire line) between Israel and Syria.

    From there, we continued to the Pan Nature Reserve. After walking through the beautiful reserve and a taste from the cool water, we visited Jeroboam's AItar (I Kings 12). We also saw a city gate from the time of Abraham the Patriarch and learn about the importance of the gate in the social life of the city in the Old Testament times.

    Our final stop was at Capernaum, where Jesus taught in the synagogue and spent much of His ministry (Matthew 4).    Read more

  • Laura HerzogWalking where Jesus walkedTraveler

    Leaving for today's journey

    April 28, 2023 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    AROUND THE SEA OF GALILEE
    Today, we will be visiting the places where Jesus spent most of his public life and the sites you have read about all of your life. Using a replica of the wooden fishing boat from 'The disciples' time, we will sail on the Sea of Galilee and recall Jesus' experiences with the fishermen.

    Then we will continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, where Christ preached the
    Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). We will also visit the recently discovered Magdala Synagogue. Here, we will view remains of the synagogue and town of Mary Magdalen and recall Jesus’ teachings throughout the Galilee (Mathew 4).

    Driving around the lake, we will visit Tabgha place of the Primacy of Peter. We will also stop by the Jordan River for a
    Baptism service in the same water Jesus was baptized in.    Read more

  • Laura HerzogWalking where Jesus walkedTraveler

    BOAT RIDE SEA OF GALILEE

    April 28, 2023 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    We had such a blessed time to recall Jesus' and his experiences with the fishermen.

    Using a replica of the wooden fishing boat from 'The disciples' time, we set sail on the Sea of Galilee. Time and scripture reading as we recall Jesus' experiences with the fishermen.

    Jesus walking on the water, or on the sea, is depicted as one of the miracles of Jesus recounted in the New Testament.

    There are accounts of this event in three Gospels—Matthew, Mark, and John—but it is not included in the Gospel of Luke. This story, following the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand, tells how Jesus sent the disciples by ship back to the "other side" of the Sea of Galilee (the western side) while he remained behind, alone, to pray.

    Night fell, and the sea arose as the ship became caught in a wind storm. After rowing against the wind for most of the night, the disciples saw Jesus walking on the water. They were frightened, thinking that they were seeing a spirit, but when Jesus told them not to be afraid, they were reassured. After Jesus entered the ship, the wind ceased, and they arrived at land.    Read more

  • Laura HerzogWalking where Jesus walkedTraveler

    Mount of Beatitudes

    April 28, 2023 in Israel ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    What an incredible blessing to be present at the Mount of Beatitudes, where Christ preached the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). 

    The Mount of Beatitudes is a hill in Northern Israel on the Korazim Plateau. It is the spot where Jesus is believed to have delivered his sermon on the Mount. Overlooking the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, the mount offers enchanting views of the northern part of the lake and across to the cliffs of the Golan Heights.

    Ended our visit, walking in the water where Jesus walked.     Read more

  • Laura HerzogWalking where Jesus walkedTraveler

    Magdala Synagogue

    April 28, 2023 in Israel ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    We were able to stand on grounds that Jesus stood in the recently discovered Magdala Synagogue. Here, we viewed  the remains of the synagogue and town of Mary Magdalen and

    recalled Jesus’ teachings throughout the Galilee (Mathew 4). Read more

  • Laura HerzogWalking where Jesus walkedTraveler

    Jordan River Baptism

    April 28, 2023 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    What an unexplainable blessing and experience to go to the Jordan River for a
    Baptism service in the same water Jesus was baptized in.

    I will never be the same.....

  • Laura HerzogWalking where Jesus walkedTraveler

    Leaving The Sea of Galilee

    April 29, 2023 in Israel ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    On our way through the JORDAN VALLEY!

    Today, we will visit Beth Shean (I Samuel 31), a Decapolis Capital mentioned in
    the Gospels. We will walk on the ancient streets; view the Roman steam baths, the theatre, coliseum, market and temples.

    We will leave the beautiful Galilee and head down south to the Jordan Valley towards Jesus' Baptismal Site on the Jordan River.

    Located across from Jericho, the oldest city in the world and a beautiful oasis (Joshua 3), it is believed to be the traditional site where Jesus was baptized by John (Mathew 3:13). We will also visit
    Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls have been found.

    A nice ride along the Dead Sea will
    bring us to our hotel, located in the lowest place in the world, 1300 ft, below sea level!    Read more

  • Laura HerzogWalking where Jesus walkedTraveler

    Jesus's Baptismal Site

    April 29, 2023 in Palestine ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

    Across from Jericho, we visited the oldest city in the world and a beautiful oasis (Joshua 3), that is believed to be the traditional site where Jesus was baptized by John (Mathew 3:13).

    I had the opportunity to get into the water myself to pray and reflect!

    I met a nice Israeli soldier, and we were able to speak briefly she loved my tattoo!!!!    Read more

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