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Inspiration travelers on the Southern
Steps of the Temple in Jerusalem

The Best Biblical Sites

in Israel Leading Christian voices identify their favorite sites in Israel

s the pioneer of Christian travel, we of the final battle of the end times. From Mount proclaimed the Good News, healed the sick,
bring travelers together with renowned Meggido, travelers can look over the valley and calmed the wind and waves.
ministries and faith-based artists and consider the future—and the truth of Bible
on exceptional Israel tours. These prophecy. Mount of Olives (Kay Arthur)
Aonce-in-a-lifetime experiences draw Jesus wept over the city from this spectacular
believers closer to God by giving them a Sea of Galilee (Tony Evans) viewpoint overlooking Jerusalem. Beyond
firsthand understanding of the Bible. These are Galilee is one of Israel’s most beautiful the amazing views, this location holds deep
some of our ministry partners' favorite biblical places—the numerous beach resorts make prophetic significance: Jesus will return here in
sites in the Holy Land. this evident—and Jesus also spent His public the last days to rule in glory.
ministry along these shores. In Galilee, He
Caesarea by the Sea (David Garden Tomb (Michael W. Smith)
Jeremiah) Some historians believe this tomb, discovered
This ancient Roman city is where the gospel first Sea of Galilee boat ride in the 19th century, to be where Jesus was
came to the Gentiles. Peter preached his first buried and resurrected. Today this reverent,
sermon to the Gentiles as described in Acts 10 peaceful garden is a perfect location to worship
and baptized Cornelius and his household. or receive communion with your group.

Southern Steps (Chuck Swindoll) Magdala (Priscilla Shirer)
Located at the Temple Mount, Jesus stood The past comes to life at this ongoing
on these exact steps 2,000 years ago while excavation, which has captured the attention
teaching the crowds in Jerusalem. Ancient of scholars worldwide. Jesus may have
Jewish worshipers would ascend these steps worshipped in the synagogue being unearthed
to enter the Temple. We can’t help but worship here, and Magdala is where the woman
here as well. touched Jesus’ robe in faith and was healed.
Every visit to Israel is accompanied by a
Megiddo (Robert Jeffress) profound change in the heart of a believer.
This site in the Jezreel Valley of northern Israel is What does God have in store for you on your
mentioned in Revelation 16:16 as the location journey of faith to the Holy Land?

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