While on the bus, we learned about significant history that was foretold in the book of Daniel. We then started our touring at Caesarea by the Sea, looking at the place where Paul left for his missionary journey from. The Roman Government created a port here on the Mediterranean Sea which allowed for travel back and forth to Europe. We then traveled to Mt. Carmel and Megiddo Valley where we were reminded of Elijah's confrontation with the Prophets of Baal. God prompts Elijah to confront the false god on his home turf. God WINS by sending fire to consume the alter and the water! Then we visited Nazareth Village to help us visualize what Nazareth would have looked like in Jesus' time.
We completed our busy day at Jericho. We had a fascinating architectural discussion and then were reminded that God has a heart for the marginalized and those unaccepted in society. He mentions Jericho three times. First in the account of the good samaritan who was on the road to Jericho, second when Jesus heals blind Bartimeous in Luke 18. And last, when we hear of Zaccheus, he was in Jericho. Jesus stays at Zacheus' house to show acceptance. The spies stay at Rahab's house in Jericho. She was an outcast too.
Thank you for your continued prayers. It was a great day!
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