by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 14, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Life of Jesus
Day 5 – Wednesday, September 14: Arbel, Yardinet, Kinneret Cemetery, Magdala, Capernaum, Mt. of Beatitudes, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride We spent the entire day around the Sea of Galilee, connecting with the life and ministry of Jesus. After some cloud cover in the...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 13, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 4 – Tuesday, September 13: Hippos/Susita, Qatzrin, Syrian Border, Caesarea Philippi, Dan, Upper Galilee View from Hill 713 Today was another typical September sunny day, with comfortable temps in the 80s, and even a bit cooler up in the Golan Heights. We enjoyed a...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 12, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 3 – Monday, September 12: Caesarea, Carmel, Megiddo, Mt. Gilboa, Precipice of Nazareth, Tiberias Today was our first full day in Israel. The weather was sunny and mild, with highs in the upper 80s. We left the hotel at 7:35, reading from Psalm 44 as we started our...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 11, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 1& 2 – Saturday-Sunday, September 10-11: Depart U.S.A. for Israel, Arrive in Tel Aviv Our day of departure finally came. God brought together 31 people from the US (and Australia) for our trip to Israel. Following the completion of our Israel Entry Form...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 13, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jerusalem
Day 10 – Saturday, August 13: Garden Tomb, Israel Museum, Old City, Rampart Walk Today was our last full day here in Jerusalem. The weather was perfect, with sunny skies and pleasant temps in the mid 80s. It was also a later departure time (8:30),...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 12, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Friday, August 12: Hike in the Wadi Qelt to the St. George Monastery & Jericho, Drive through Mea Shearim, Ketef Hinnom Tomb, Old City, Holy Sepulcher Church, Free afternoon/evening Today was a mix of a hike in the “Judean Desert” in the...
