Portland to Amman, Jordan
2 Şubat 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
We left at 6:00am this morning to fly from Portland via San Francisco and Washington - Dulles to Amman, Jordan. It was a long day of travel, but still enjoyable as we got to meet all of the wonderfulOkumaya devam et
Amman to Petra
3 Şubat 2023, Ürdün ⋅ 🌙 54 °F
We arrived safely in Amman, Jordan, after a long day of travel. After clearing immigration and customs, we left Amman as the sun was setting to drive to Petra. We had a late dinner in the hotel, andOkumaya devam et
Petra
4 Şubat 2023, Ürdün ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
Our visit to Petra began at 6:30am with a hike through the Siq at sunrise. We stopped briefly to view the treasury, temple, and amphitheater before starting our hike to the monastery. It was a steepOkumaya devam et
Mount Nebo
4 Şubat 2023, Ürdün ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
We visited Mount Nebo this afternoon. This is the place God took Moses to show him the promised land. Ultimately, God refused Moses entry because he and Aaron took glory for themselves when theyOkumaya devam et
Machaerus
5 Şubat 2023, Ürdün ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
This morning, we left Amman and drove to Fortress Machaerus, which was constructed by Herod the Great. The dance floor here is where Salome, the daughter of Herodian, danced before Herod Antipas. HeOkumaya devam et
Crossing into Israel
5 Şubat 2023, İsrail ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
This afternoon, we crossed the Jordan River and the border into Israel. As we left the West Bank, there was a second security checkpoint between the Palestinian controlled area and the JewishOkumaya devam et
Caesarea
6 Şubat 2023, İsrail ⋅ 🌧 54 °F
We persevered through strong winds, heavy rain, and a raging sea to visit Caesarea. This extravagant port city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea was built by Herod the Great to honor Caesar. ItOkumaya devam et
Megiddo
6 Şubat 2023, İsrail ⋅ 🌧 54 °F
Megiddo was one of the most important cities of the ancient world because it guarded the Via Maris trade route through the crucial mountain pass of Mt Carmel. Today, it's an archeological dig siteOkumaya devam et
Sepphoris
6 Şubat 2023, İsrail ⋅ 🌧 54 °F
Although Sepphoris isn't mentioned in the Bible, it's significant because in the time of Jesus, Herod Antipas made it the capital city of Galilee. Because of its proximity to Nazareth, it's likelyOkumaya devam et
Capernaum
7 Şubat 2023, İsrail
Today, we visited the three towns where Jesus performed the majority of his miracles. We started in Jesus' hometown of Capernaum. We visited the synagogue where Jesus taught, Peter's home where JesusOkumaya devam et
Bethsaida
7 Şubat 2023, Suriye ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
Bethsaida was one of the three cities where Jesus performed a majority of his miracles. It was the hometown of Philip, Andrew, and Peter. It was in Bethsaida that Jesus healed the blind man andOkumaya devam et
Chorazin
7 Şubat 2023, İsrail ⋅ 🌧 54 °F
There aren't any recorded miracles of Jesus in Chorazin, but it's mentioned in Matthew 11: 20-21 as one of the three cities where Jesus performed the majority of his miracles.
"Then Jesus began toOkumaya devam et
Mt. Arbel
7 Şubat 2023, İsrail
Although we know of no biblical events that happened on Mt. Arbel, it's believed that Jesus prayed here in Luke 6. From this hilltop, you can see most of the locations where Jesus conducted his threeOkumaya devam et
Baptisms in the Jordan River
7 Şubat 2023, İsrail ⋅ 🌧 54 °F
This afternoon, five members of our church were baptized in the Jordan River. It was a wonderful time of celebration, praise, and thanksgiving!
Magdala
7 Şubat 2023, İsrail ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
The fishing village of Magdala was the hometown of Mary Magdalene. Prior to the construction of the Magdala Hotel, in 1984, an archeological survey revealed the remains of a first century synagogue.Okumaya devam et
Sunrise over the Sea of Galilee
8 Şubat 2023, İsrail ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Psalm 19:1
Dan
8 Şubat 2023, İsrail ⋅ 🌧 43 °F
Genesis 14 tells the story of Abraham coming to Dan to rescue his nephew, Lot, who had been taken captive in battle. Archeologists discovered the gate to the old city of Dan, where Abraham mostOkumaya devam et
Caesarea Philippi
8 Şubat 2023, Suriye
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others,Okumaya devam et
Hazor
8 Şubat 2023, İsrail
Joshua 11:1-11 describes a great battle waged by the army of the King Of Hazor and his allies against Joshua and the army of Israel. God granted Joshua victory, and he killed the King of HazorOkumaya devam et
The Sea of Galilee
8 Şubat 2023, İsrail
This afternoon, we went sailing on the Sea of Galilee. This is where Jesus walked on water, where he calmed the stormy sea with just a word, where he gave his disciples a miraculous catch of fish,Okumaya devam et
Beit She'an
9 Şubat 2023, İsrail ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
1 Samuel 31 tells the story of the death of Saul and Jonathon at the hands of the Philistines. Their bodies were hung on the wall of Beit She'an.
The city is located on the east side of the JezreelOkumaya devam et
Qumran
9 Şubat 2023, Filistin ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Qumran is the site of the most important archeological discovery of the modern era. In 1947, a group of Bedouin shepherd boys were exploring a cave and found several earthenware jars that containedOkumaya devam et
En Gedi
9 Şubat 2023, İsrail
En Gedi is the location of the famous story in 1 Samuel 24 of David hiding from King Saul. Saul goes into a cave to relieve himself, and it just happens to be the same cave where David is hiding.Okumaya devam et
The Dead Sea
9 Şubat 2023, İsrail ⋅ 🌙 57 °F
After arriving at our hotel this afternoon, we went for a swim in the Dead Sea. It was such an unusual experience. The shoreline is salt crystals, and you float like a cork! Whereas the oceans areOkumaya devam et
Masada
10 Şubat 2023, İsrail ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Built by Herod the Great, king of Judea, Masada was a palatial fortress in the style of the ancient Roman East. The camps, fortifications, and assault ramp at its base constitute the most completeOkumaya devam et











































































































































































































And they were delicious!!! [Mike]