by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 24, 2022 | Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 8 – MONDAY, JANUARY 24: GAMLA, KATZRIN, SYRIAN BORDER, MT. HERMON, CAESAREA PHILIPPI, DAN The prediction for the day was for rain most of the day. While it didn’t rain a few times, overall we had a cold but dry day, with temps in the 50s (40s up north). We...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 23, 2022 | Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 7 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 23: HIPPOS/SUSSITA, CHORAZIN, CAPERNAUM, MAGDALA, OPTIONAL BAPTISM IN THE JORDAN RIVER We work up to a beautiful sunrise this morning on the Sea of Galilee. The predicted rain didn’t come until shortly after noon today, so we felt blest. The...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 22, 2022 | Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 6 – SATURDAY, JANUARY 22: QUMRAN, BETH SHEAN, MEGIDDO, PRECIPICE OF NAZARETH, SEA OF GALILEE Today was another sunny day, with comfortable temps in the low 60s. After breakfast, we headed to Qumran. We read from Jeremiah 32 as we began this day. Qumran The most...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 21, 2022 | Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 5 – FRIDAY, JANUARY 21: MASADA, EIN GEDI, JERICHO, DEAD SEA We enjoyed a sunny day today as we travels took us up the coastline of the Dead Sea. The temperatures rebounded (as expected in this region of the Judean Desert) to the 60s, a welcome delight. We read...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 20, 2022 | Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 4 – THURSDAY, JANUARY 20: BEERSHEBA, SDE BOKER, ZIN CANYON, ARAD, HANOKDIM Today was our second full day as we explored the region of the Negev. After a good nights rest in Beersheba and breakfast , we checked out of our hotel and began our day at about 7:40. We...