Ein Kinya, Syria Travel Journals & Blogs

Traveler Advent Pilgrimage
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- Dec 9, 2022, 6:49am
- ⛅ 12 °C
- Altitude: 350 m
- Syria Quneitra Ein Kinya 33.248581, 35.69451133°14’55” N 35°41’40” E
Day 8
Temple of Pan
December 9, 2022 in Syria ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Also referred to as the Gates of Hell this incredible place boasted not just beautiful carvings but also stunning springs. Here we heard stories of Jesus asking his disciples “who do you say that I am?”.Read more
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Israel & Jordan
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- Feb 8, 2023, 9:00am
- Altitude: 1,135 ft
- Syria Quneitra Ein Kinya 33.246573, 35.69292233°14’48” N 35°41’35” E
Day 7
Caesarea Philippi
February 8, 2023 in Syria
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, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.
Matthew 16:13‭-‬18 NIV

David reminded us that city gates are a defensive position. Jesus was taking the offensive position by bringing his message of salvation to Gentiles in Caesarea Philippi, who were actively worshiping the false Greek god, Pan. Adjacent to the temple of Pan is a large cave commonly referred to as the Gates of Hades. It contains a pit that the historian Josephus described as being so deep that a rope couldn't be made that would reach the bottom.

Caesarea Philippi is a reminder that we need to be courageous sharing our faith, even if it means going into enemy territory.Read more
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Israel 2023
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- May 24, 2023, 9:55am
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 352 m
- Syria Quneitra Ein Kinya 33.248333, 35.69333333°14’54” N 35°41’36” E
Day 6
Caesarea Philippi
May 24, 2023 in Syria ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Golan Heights Tour - the Bible, Golan is mentioned as a city of refuge located in Bashan: Deuteronomy 4:43, Joshua 20:8, 1 Chronicles 6:71. 19th-century authors interpreted the word Golan (Hebrew: גולן) as meaning "something surrounded, hence a district".

• Caesarea Philippi - One of the villages around Caesarea Philippi was the setting for Jesus’ famous statement to Peter, “On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it” (Matthew 16:18). This passage contains the very first use of the word church in the New Testament

fig and almond trees

source of jordan river (1 of 3 sources); this makes up 25% of Jordan that feeds Sea of Gaililee and then Dead Sea (but it's dammed up so it doesn't really feed Dead Sea - keeps farmers crops fertile near Gaililee region)

Caves here were for goat and child sacrifice

borders Lebanon

When people wanted to honor Caesar, they named something Caeserea (sesserea) - this was after Herod's son Phillip

Panyas - named after the greek god Pan; god of sexuality

Arabs called it Banyes (not Pan)

Bottomless pit here is where water came from, so it was referred to as the gates ofhell

this is farthest north that Jesus brought disciples

Matt 16 - who do you say I am (to Peter); on this rock I will build my Church; first mention fo the word church in the Bible

Reference that they would not be overcome by the gates of hell - which was here

This is horrible place - Jesus brought disciples here to see the shock and horror of the world

This was 1st substantial of Jesus saying He was the Messiah; Jesus then predicted His death and Peteer rejected it

Deny yourself and take up their cross; gain whole world and lose soulRead more
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Traveler Holy Land and Portugal WYD
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- Jul 26, 2023, 3:43pm
- ☀️ 34 °C
- Altitude: 351 m
- Syria Quneitra Ein Kinya 33.248403, 35.69467433°14’54” N 35°41’41” E
Day 5
Caesarea Philippi
July 26, 2023 in Syria ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Journey on north to Journey on north to Caesarea Philippi near the base of Mt Hermon, where the beautiful springs of
Banias form the source of the Jordan River. In this tranquil place Jesus spent some quiet time with his
disciples asking them, as he does again to us in this moment: “Who do you say I am?” After Peter’s
inspired answer he went on to commission him: “You are Peter and on this Rock I will build my church”
(Mt 16:13). near the base of Mt Hermon, where the beautiful springs of
Banias form the source of the Jordan River. In this tranquil place Jesus spent some quiet time with his
disciples asking them, as he does again to us in this moment: “Who do you say I am?” After Peter’s
inspired answer he went on to commission him: “You are Peter and on this Rock I will build my church”
(Mt 16:13).Read more
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Traveler Pilgrimage to Israel
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- May 10, 2019, 10:44am
- ☀️ 64 °F
- Altitude: 1,184 ft
- Syria Quneitra Ein Kinya 33.248252, 35.6945233°14’54” N 35°41’40” E
Day 4
Caesarea Phillipi
May 10, 2019 in Syria ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Caesarea Phillipi is nearly uninhabited and an archaeological site in the northern Golan Heights. A city of Greek-Roman culture, it is known for its worship of pagan gods. It is located at the base of Mt. Hermon.
It was here in the area that Peter made his confession of Christ's deity. His confession was in response to Jesus' question as written in Matthew 16:13,16 "Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?"..." Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”Read more
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