Residential Bible Study Tour in Israel

IMMERSIVE ISRAEL IN-DEPTH STUDY, TOUR AND PROPHETIC SEMINAR (12 DAYS)

• Day 1 ARRIVAL

  Tel Aviv – Arrival and transfer to our accommodation arrangements at the Israel Prayer Tower in the historic city of Jerusalem.(stay at IPT, Jerusalem)

• Day 2 CROSSROADS AND CONFLICTS

  COASTAL PLAINS: After an Israeli-styled breakfast, we will follow one of the mainland passages along the Eastern Mediterranean, which connected the superpowers of the ancient world. Our study themes will include trade and commerce from the days of Herod the Great and his seaport project at Caesarea. Here we will discuss some of the conflicts between Gentiles and Jews during the first centuries B.C. and A.D. We will reflect on the conversion of Cornelius (Acts 10) and the subsequent emergence of Christianity into the non-Jewish communities. Later we will travel to Mt. Carmel to consider Elijah and the dramatic Baal confrontation (I Kings 18) and through the Jezreel Valley and to Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus. Our day will end with a scenic overview of the Sea of Galilee. First of three nights on the Sea of Galilee.( stay at Migdal, Tiberias)

• Day 3 TO THE SOURCES OF THE JORDAN RIVER

  UPPER GALILEE AND GOLAN: This morning we will journey to Israel’s border with Lebanon at the base of Mt. Hermon to enjoy nature along the bountiful springs that form the upper Jordan River. We will consider the extent of Jesus’ ministry in this northern part of the country. Sites will include: Tel Hazor, Tel Dan Nature Reserve, Banyas Falls and Banyas (Caesarea Philippi, Matt. 16), overviews of Lebanon and Syria (to contemplate Paul’s ‘Road to Damascus’experience) and we will finish this day in the area of Bethesda. Evening lecture: The Rabbis and Torah Entertainment.

  (stay at Migdal, Tiberias)

• Day 4 STRINGING PEARLS WITH JESUS

  AROUND THE SEA OF GALILEE: Today we will explore the deeper teachings of Jesus as he ministered in the Sea of Galilee region. In this beautiful setting, we will give attention to various texts and traditions from his day, including the curious rabbinical technique of ‘pearl stringing.’ Sites will include Capernaum, Chorazim, the traditional area of the Mt. of Beatitudes, Tabgha (John 21), an ancient boat museum a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, and more. (stay at Migdal, Tiberias)

• Day 5 OBSTACLES FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

  JORDAN VALLEY: After breakfast, we will leave Galilee and journey down the Jordan Valley towards the Dead Sea. Along the way, we will view the principal city of the Decapolis, Scythopolis (or Beit Shean) where we will experience an impressive Greco-Roman metropolis. Here we will give some thought to some of the major impediments that interrupt the Gospel message from penetrating the Gentile world. Time and weather permitting we will take time for a swim at Sachne is at the base of Mt Gilboa, one of the most beautiful oases in the Middle East. At Qumran, we will consider the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 and the impact they have had on biblical scholarship and our understanding of the Jewish world during the 2nd Temple period. Overnight on the Dead Sea. (stay at IPT, Jerusalem)

• Day 6 THE JUDEAN WILDERNESS: MASADA, EN GEDI, and the MT OF OLIVES

  JUDEAN WILDERNESS: We will begin our day at Masada; the imposing fortress-palace built by Herod the Great. Here in the southern Judean wilderness, we will consider one of the greatest disasters of the Zealot Revolt against Rome during the final moments at Masada. We will also visit the area of En Gedi, the region where David hid from Saul (ISam. 24), and take time for a float in the most unique waters of the Dead Sea. This afternoon we will follow several key passages and a famous ridge route that connects Jericho to Jerusalem and here we will begin our ascent both physically and scripturally up to the Holy City. 

   

  At Qumran, we will consider the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 and the impact they have had on biblical scholarship and our understanding of the Jewish world during the 2nd Temple period.

  We will finish this day with an impressive overview of Jerusalem from the Mt of Olives. (stay at IPT, Jerusalem)

• Day 7 THE ENVIRONS OF JERUSALEM

  Today we will journey along some of the scenic heights of the Judean hill country to gain perspectives of important approaches to Jerusalem during biblical times. We will view the Central Benjamin Plateau to the north and the area of Bethlehem to the south. In the Shphelah region (lower Judean foothills) we will see important battle sites such as between David and Goliath in the Elah Valley (I Sam. 17) and the region of Samson (Beit Shemesh). Other possible sites this day: Yad ve Shem (Holocaust Memorial) and a Model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period (New Testament times) and the City of David area. We will finish this day with an impressive overview of Jerusalem from the Mt of Olives. (stay at IPT, Jerusalem)

• Day 8 JERUSALEM THE HOLY CITY

  Today we will consider some of the most important historic and religious sites to Jews, Muslims, and Christians. We will begin our day at the famous Western Wall, which is an open-air synagogue for the modern Jewish community. Afterward, we will ascend the nearby Temple Mount of Herod the Great, now also a sacred site for Muslims. From here we will walk along the traditional Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the prize of orthodox Christianity. Sites along this way will include the pools of Beit Zaita (John 5), and some existing portions of the Antonio fortress of Herod the Great. Our afternoon will conclude with a time of reflection in the beautiful Garden Tomb.(stay at IPT, Jerusalem)

• Day 9 JERUSALEM THE CAPITAL CITY

  We will begin our morning at Yad ve Shem (Is. 56) the Holocaust memorial to remember the human tragedy and pain which preceded the birth of the modern nation of Israel. We will also view the Knesset and the famous Menorah. From here we will take time for the Israel Museum and the Shrine of the Book, where many Dead Sea Scrolls are on display. Here we will also view a model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period. This afternoon we will take an overview of the City of David, and consider some of the archaeological remains from the period of the Davidic monarchy (time permitting we will cool ourselves in the ‘gentle flowing waters of the Shiloah’ (Is 8) also known as Hezekiah’s Tunnel (bring water shoes and a flashlight).(stay at IPT, Jerusalem)

• Day 10 JERUSALEM THAT JESUS KNEW

  During our journey today inside the walled Old City and its enchanting quarters, we will inspect several important archaeological sites from Jesus’ day. The exciting Southern Wall Excavations (or Ophel Gardens), where some key New Testament passages are easily reconstructed. (stay at IPT, Jerusalem)

• Day 11 PROPHETIC PRAYER SEMINAR

  Prayer Training: The finale of the highlight is to pray for Kings, Nations, Peoples, and Languages. The Israel Prayer Tower seeks to equip every believer, leader, and influencer with sound scriptural insights into God’s prophetic plans for all.

  A full day of training in prayer, discerning prophecy, aligning with scripture, and using the full arsenal in prophetic prayer from the strategic location of the Israel Prayer Tower. With guest teachers on specific topics of prayer, prophecy, and understanding God’s Word.

  Identifying current world news in alignment with prophecies and Prophetic words derived from the Word of God.

  Teaching: How to Pray for Israel and why we should pray for Israel

  2 hours of joint prayer

  3 hours of prophetic prayer (cubicle)

  3 hours of prayer for Israel and the respective nation (towards Israel Knesset)

• Day 12 DEPARTURE

  Transfer to the Airport for International Departure