by Dr. John DeLancey | Jul 17, 2020 | Context and Culture of the Bible, Israel Tour, Personal Perspectives from Israel
A Massive Herodian City Biblical Israel Ministries & Tours (BIMT) is all about teaching the Bible in the context of the land of Israel and other biblical countries (Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Italy). There are over 100 biblical sites in Israel alone that...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Apr 19, 2019 | Context and Culture of the Bible, Jerusalem, Life of Jesus, Personal Perspectives from Israel
I love the old hymn that goes like this, “My hope is found in nothing less, than Jesus’ blood and righteousness…” The centrality of the Christian faith is the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan by Jesus!The Good Friday message is that...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Apr 15, 2017 | Personal Perspectives from Israel
Just as I Am was a common invitational hymn used in the church where I grew up. It was sung frequently. I used to know the words by heart. It’s a rich song, not like some of the modern choruses (there are exceptions) we hear and sing today. This song centers...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Dec 31, 2016 | Everyday Israel, Personal Perspectives from Israel
Israel is a very tiny country surrounded by 22 Arab nations. With the exception of maybe a couple, these surrounding Arab countries wish there wasn’t a country called Israel. Most of these countries hate the Jewish State. As we like to say while on tour, Israel...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Dec 20, 2016 | Personal Perspectives from Israel
The Christmas Season offers so many great songs. Which song is your favorite? I am sure that none of us can narrow it down to just a few. For starters, I personally love the classic Christian carols. Once in Royal David’s City is one of my favorite because of...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 30, 2016 | General, Personal Perspectives from Israel
Jerusalem is a special place. Many consider Jerusalem the center of the earth and even the eye of the universe. Visiting this ancient city is actually indescribable. It is a place of not only history dating back 1,000s of years, but it is also a place of spiritual...