Explore Galilee: Where Jesus Taught the Parable of the Sower

galilee sea on Israel tour

Explore the authentic location in Galilee where Jesus taught the Parable of the Sower as you witness similar rocks and birds spoken of in the Bible passage. The Word can become more clear when you actually see where Jesus would have been as he taught and did miracles. In Galilee, the Parable of the Sower…

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David’s Poetry Tells History of Creation

A King’s Lesson about Creation Which would you typically read as historical text – narration or poetry? While narration is how we usually see historical events recorded (first this, then that, and so on), Biblical poetry gives us significant information about the history of creation. King David is a young earth Creationist, who writes the theme into the book…

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Examination of Jesus’ Burial Site at Golgotha

We see in the Bible that the place where Jesus was crucified was called: Golgotha in the language of the Hebrews Kranion in Greek Calvarius (where “Calvary” is derived) in Latin All of these words mean skull or place of the skull. One belief suggests that it could be called “skull” because of what scripture tells us.…

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Ideal Tour for a First-Time Teaching Pastor?

sirena- Oceania ship

Perfect for the Teaching Pastor Many pastors we talk to want to lead a teaching tour. However, they are hesitant to take that first leap, nailing down a date and an itinerary. With so many locations available and Biblically relevant sites to choose from, it can seem overwhelming the first time a teaching pastor schedules a tour. 7…

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Holy Vessel Fragments in Biblical Shiloh Location

Broken vessels at shiloh location

The ancient Shiloh location today and in the Bible The Shiloh location is a  significant site on our Israel tours and was the resting place of the Ark of the Covenant in the time of Hannah, Samuel and Eli the Priest. Hannah brought her baby Samuel to Eli the Priest in Shiloh, saying, “For this…

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“Gate of Heaven” on the Island of Patmos

Have you ever pondered what is meant by “the gate of Heaven?” In Genesis 28:17 we read where Jacob falls asleep and has heavenly visions. He describes a “stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven,” in Genesis 28:12. And, in Genesis 28:17 he says, “How awesome is this place! This is…

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Can’t Find “Evangelical” Christian Tour Guides in Israel? Here’s Why.

A common problem that arises for Christians, traveling to Israel and Jordan, is the lack of tour guides available who have an understanding of Evangelical Christian faith.  Because there are different beliefs and values under the “Christian umbrella,” it can be difficult to find evangelical Christian tour guides in Israel that suit your Christian group travel needs. “For instance, Catholics,…

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The Death of King Saul on Christian Tours to Europe

See El Amarna Letters on Christian Tours to Europe In 2 Samuel 1:23, we are told: “Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.” On Living Passages’ Christian tours to Europe we have a chance…

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