Pilgrimage to Israel

1. Ancient Portals Israel September 26-October 9, 2009

3. Arab Christians for 25 years (much persecution)

4. Ministered deliverance , healing and prophetic words

6. Open Heaven Sukkah Cave of Elijah Glory Rings, 12 Stones, 10 Pillars

8. In Hebrew is Kerem El, meaning “vineyard of “God” or “garden land”.

9. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it (Isaiah 35:1)

10. Your head crowns you like Carmel (Song of Solomon 7:5)

11. Owes its greatest fame to the Prophet Elijah who stayed and ministered there from his cave.

12. School of the prophets

13. Killed the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18: 20-39)

16. Wadies-Siah - the Valley of Martyrs (between1206-1214 many monks died for their faith)

18. The Jezreel Valley is where the battle of Armageddon or Har Megiddo will be fought.

19. Megiddo is the only site in the Land of the Bible with remains of thirty cities built one on top of the other. (TEL)

20. Megiddo was the scene of many battles that decided the fate of nations and empires. Megiddo appears in both the Old Testament and the New Testament as Armageddon (Har Megiddo)

21. One of Megiddo’s ancient city gates. Megiddo is linked to numerous great figures in world history: King Solomon of Israel ; King Josiah of late monarchic Judah; Pharaohs Thutmose III; Shishak and Necho of Egypt; and Kings Tiglath-pileser III and Esarhaddon Assyria. Silo for Ahab’s 450 horses

23. In the 9th c. B.C., Ahab constructed a massive system with a 30 meter deep shaft and a 70 meter long tunnel.

26. The Canaanites were assembled at HaroshethHaggoyim (likely on the opposite side of the Jezreel Valley) and Barak led the Israelite charge of 10,000 men against Sisera's army.

27. It seems that the Lord's intervention on behalf of the Israelites was in the form of a rainstorm, such that the Kishon River flooded and made chariot travel for the Canaanites impossible (Judges 4-5).

28. Early Church fathers believed that the Transfiguration took place on Mt. Tabor, including Cyril of Jerusalem (in 348), Epiphanius, and Jerome.

29. Eusebius was uncertain if it took place on Mt. Tabor or on Mt. Hermon.

31. Summit on border between Lebanon and Syria

32. Southern slopes fall within Golan Heights, under Israeli control since 6 Day War in 1967

35. One of the largest fortresses from the Middle Ages sits on a mountain peak in the upper Golan Heights just a shadow below the impressive Mount Hermon.

36. The fortress was named after the mighty warrior of the bible, Nimrod, but was not built by him.

37. It commands a strategic command of the Hula Valley and overlooked one of the main highways that ran from the coast to Damascus.

39. 212 meters below the level of the Mediterranean

40. 13 miles long and 8 miles at its greatest width, with circumference of 33 miles.

44. Cliffs of Arbel Open Heaven What would the rocks say if they cried out? Let it rain. . .

46. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

47. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

48. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

49. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

50. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

51. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

52. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake" (Matt 5:3-11 KJV).BFF

54. Peter, Andrew, James and John were fishermen living in the village. Matthew the tax collector also dwelt here.

56. Jesus was confronted by a demoniac while teaching here (Mark 1:21-27).

57. In Capernaum, Jesus healed the servant of the centurion. This Roman official was credited with building the synagogue (Luke 7:3).

59. Jesus’ own people come from Nazareth, his mother and his cousins, anxious because it has been said: "He’s gone out of his mind!".

60. Those who have come to listen to him are crowded together in the main room and courtyards of the house while his family are outside trying to find him. Jesus says: "Who is my mother and who are my brothers?"

62. It is believed that here Jesus walked along the shore and called out to Simon Peter and Andrew who were casting their nets into the lake.

64. From the Sea of Galilee water flows into the Jordan River, eventually flowing into the Dead Sea located more than 100KM to the south.

67. Migdal

68. Capernaum

69. Tabgah

70. YardinitBet Shean EinGedi Jerusalem Caesarea Interstate 90 runs north to south from Mt. Hermon to Eilat (Red Sea)

72. Played an important role historically due to its geographical location at the junction of the Jordan River Valley and the Jezreel Valley

73. After battle at Mt. Gilboa, Philistine lords displayed Saul and his sons bodies on the city walls –”And David went and took the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from the men of Jabeshgilead, which had stolen them from the street of Bethshan, where the Philistines had hanged them, when the Philistines had slain Saul in Gilboa:” 2 Sam.21:12

74. The city was taken by King David

75. Administrative center during King Solomon’s reign

76. Site destroyed in732 B.C. E. by Assyrians

78. 7000 seats

80. 9 dunams (1 = 1000 sq. meters)

81. Hot and tepid bathing halls with a heating system (hypocaust)

83. Originally built during the Roman period

84. Covered portico opened onto a row of shops faced with marble

85. Sacrificed to gods at end of street

86. The presence of demons strong

87. Holy Spirit warning

89. Gideons Army – Judges 7:22They blew the three hundred trumpets, and Yahweh set every man's sword against his fellow, and against all the army; and the army fled as far as Beth Shittah toward Zererah, as far as the border of Abel Meholah, by Tabbath Abel Mehola (meadow of dancing)– residence of Elisha where he burned his plow and sacrificed his oxen after Elijah called him to follow him. You shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi to be king over Israel; and you shall anoint Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah to be prophet in your place. 1Kings 19:17

90. EinGedi When Saul returned from following the Philistines, he was told, "Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-ge'di." Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men in front of the Wildgoats' Rocks. - 1 Samuel 24:1-2 Cascading waterfalls thrive in this desert oasis not far from the lifeless shores of the Dead Sea. David fled to this oasis to escape the wrath of King Saul (1 Samuel 24). In the Song of Songs the lover declares that her beloved is a "cluster of henna blossoms in the vineyards of Engedi" (1:13). This wadi was known for its medicinal and sweet smelling plants, date palms, and desert aloes. Today rare desert wildlife, including ibex (wild mountain goats), fox, and hyrax roam this verdant nature reserve. This wadi is fed by four springs .

91. The Dead Sea

93. Nahal David (David’s Stream )– place where David hid from Saul I Samuel 24: 1-22) 3000 years ago, cutting the edge of the King’s robe rather than killing him

94. Hidden oasis

95. 3 hour hike

99. Cannot swim -float

102. Offers nearly impregnable natural protection

103. Earned fame in history first as one of Herod’s palace –fortresses and later as the site of the last stand of Jewish rebels against the legions of Rome almost 2000 years ago

104. Around 72 AD 960 Israelite men, women and children lived there

105. They chose to commit suicide rather than be taken captive

107. Fire pit Near main entrance Awesome view Original colors

108. Northern Palace One of 17 common store rooms View from Northern Palace Dwelling cave

109. The Cistern for drinking water and baths Guard Room Market place Western Entrance Square

110. Synagogue built against western casement wall- Today synagogue is used for bar and bat mitzvahs Dovecot – doves were kept for food and fertilizer Doves’ entrance

111. Western Palace – believed to have been an administrative base Byzantine Church – Monks Lived at Masada from the 5th – 7th centuries. Mosaic floors

113. Invitation

114. Michelle – “If they want peace, we give them peace. If they want the sword, we give them the double sword.”

115. Obama

116. Holocaust

117. History

119. Caves of David behind usDead sea in front us Paul Wilbur Concert – live recording

121. No tourist allowed due to acts of terrorism

122. Jordanian border near by - fences

123. Boulders across some roads

124. Kent the camel and Mahmood

127. 5 minutes from the Jaffa pronounced Yaffaor Yappo Gate

130. First night of Feasts Israelis' partied until 4 AM - Thursday

132. Guns everywhere

133. Crowds dining out doors

134. Michael and Israel

136. Jews shopping on the Sabbath in the Arab quarter - Jews close at noon.

138. 2009 Feast of Tabernacles

139. The Tabernacle of David Amos 9:11-15 Israel's Restoration 11 "In that day I will restore David's fallen tent. I will repair its broken places, restore its ruins, and build it as it used to be, 12 so that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear my name, " declares the LORD, who will do these things. 13 "The days are coming," declares the LORD, "when the reaper will be overtaken by the plowman and the planter by the one treading grapes. New wine will drip from the mountains and flow from all the hills. 14 I will bring back my exiled [b] people Israel; they will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. 15 I will plant Israel in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land I have given them," says the LORD your God. Israelis' who spoke at feast understand that Prophecy was being fulfilled by our being there.

140. October 5

143. Pools of Bethesda St. Ann’s Church

144. Rimon - “I am your brother.” Palestinian Café at Rimon Damascus Gate Old City, Jerusalem Israel

145. Damascus gate

146. The promised king becomes the ultimate sacrifice

147. October6 Jerusalem United

149. October 7

152. Place of ascension- on the Mt of Olives - (also where he will return) Razi Taxi

153. Mt Zion Dome of the Rock on the Mt. of Olives Kidron Valley

154. Dominus Flevit - (the Lord wept) Luke 19:9 As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, 42 saying, "If this day you only knew what makes for peace--but now it is hidden from your eyes.

155. Garden to Gethsemane Oil Press Rock of the Agony

156. Tabernacle of David: A Tabernacle for all Nations

157. Upper Room The Tabernacle of David: A Glorious Future and A Tabernacle of Worship

158. Blessing of the 4 Species – palm, myrtle, willow branches and the citron. Deuteronmy 16: 13-17 The 4 species together represent all kinds, each with his own gift. Benjamin – Christian Book store Christian Quarter Messianic Jew – made Aliyah 15 years ago. October 8

159. The Tabernacle of David: A Day of Triumph

160. Mediterranean Byzantine Church Ruins of ancient port

161. Caesarea Caesarea- ancient temple ruins Herod’s Hippodrome Lions released on Christian Ben Hur filmed here

163. On Mediterannean Sea

164. Blew Shofar on aquaduct

165. Ministered to Israelis'