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I n the western Negev of Israel, where In this land, prophecy is not just a story of Tourism as Ministry: A Journey with
the ancient streams of Gerar and the past—it is unfolding before our eyes. Purpose
Besor still flow, lies a land rich in October 7 Changed Everything—But Not Travelers to Israel often come seeking
biblical history—a land that whispers the Spirit spiritual connection, but in the Besor
the stories of Abraham, Isaac, and The terror attack of October 7, 2023, scarred region, they find something even deeper:
Jacob. Here, Scripture doesn’t just speak—it the nation, especially the communities near the opportunity to participate in a living
breathes. the Gaza border. Life here was shattered. testimony of faith. Tourism here is not just
This is the land where Abraham walked. And yet, in the shadow of that dark day, rest—it’s restoration. Every stay, every meal,
According to Jewish tradition, it was in something remarkable has taken root: every encounter supports communities
Gerar, near today’s Nahal Gerar, that he resilience, renewal, and a deepened sense of that stand as modern pioneers—people of
journeyed with his family and entered into purpose. courage, conviction, and vision.
the covenant of circumcision with God—a “I don’t call it October 7 tourism,” says the When you visit, you become part of
moment that established him as a man of regional tourism director. “I talk about something greater. You help sustain families
faith and divine destiny. Isaac too dwelled October 6, 7, and 8—because we were here who work the land as their ancestors once
in this region, digging wells and defending before, we lived through that‘Black Sabbath,’ did. You bless those who bless the land. In
access to life-giving water. His story reminds and we are still here after. With unwavering this way, your journey becomes a form of
us of the enduring covenant with God and faith that good will return to this land.” ministry—an act of faith in action.
the steadfast protection of His blessings. Tourism in the Besor region is no longer Come Pray Where the Bible Comes Alive
For those who walk these paths today, about sightseeing alone—it’s about Imagine opening your Bible beside the Besor
the connection to biblical prophecy is witnessing the miracle of life itself. It is about stream, reading the story of Abraham not as
undeniable. The very act of Jewish life meeting the people who chose to stay, to distant history, but right where it happened.
returning and flourishing in these ancient rebuild, and to believe—every day, every The physical proximity brings spiritual
lands is, for many, the fulfillment of Scripture. moment. intimacy. Here, you can walk the paths of
A JOURNEY THROUGH
THE LAND OF THE
PATRIARCHS
From Gerar to Besor – the beating heart of Israel
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