Our first stop was at the Jordan River on the southern tip of the Sea of Galilee. The place we were at is where people claim that Jesus was baptized. We know that He would have been baptized in Jericho area because after being baptized He went into the wilderness to be tempted, and then went north.
It was a short day and our last stop was at Bet Shan which is the best preserved New Testament period city even though it is only mentioned in the Old Testament. During the Roman period this was one of the ten decoplis cities, but it was the only one on the west side of the Jordan River. The Old Testament period city is the tel that is within the Roman period city. This was the city was mentioned in I Samuel 31 when Saul and his son’s bodies were taken and impaled on the city wall. Only royalty would endure such punishment, and it was as if they were suffering for the whole nation.
2 comments:
Wow - - you have seen a lot. Really enjoyed the picture of the hand-stand. A fun picture. Continue to absorb Israel while you are there. So much to see and do. This is a trip which will have a lasting impact on your life. We enjoy the writings and also the pictures. Continue to serve the Lord.
is that you in the pic with the handstand!?! You should send it in to Crossfit Affiliate with the location and your name. Im sure they will put it up. They do that alot!
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