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Parkwood and the Steps of Jesus
Today we begin our journey following the steps of Jesus where He walked for the majority of His ministry. All around the northern side of the Sea of Galilee. We will also go further to Caesarea Philippi where Peter made … Continue reading
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Parkwood in Holy Land
The day began at Caesarea looking at the aquaducts. Herod had built the city but needed water so he built an 8 mile long aquaducts from the springs at the foot of Mt. Carmel. We also went to the top … Continue reading
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Parkwood on the move
Thursday morning in Tel Aviv and we are on the move. This morning we are on the bus and going back to Caesarea to visit the aquaducts built by Herod. Then we will go up to Mt Carmel where Elijah … Continue reading
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Parkwood in the Holy Land
We Arrived safely and hit the ground running. Instead of checking into our hotel we went directly from the airplane to the tour bus. First stop…the ancient seaport of Joppa. This is the same port Jonah fled to when he … Continue reading
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Parkwood in the Holy Land
We are on the way! We met at the church around 6am blessed by pouring rain. Bonnie Hopler greeted us under the awning with a smile and a blessing. Our bus driver, Roy, is a wonderful Christian man who said … Continue reading
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Parkwood in the Holy Land
I am reminded that any trip requires preparation. Planning your destination and determining an itinerary. Then there is packing. What will I need and what can I live without? There is a group of 23 from our Parkwood family getting … Continue reading
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Road to the Cross #16
“When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders…so Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he … Continue reading
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Road to the Cross #15
“Then the Jews led Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness the Jews did not enter the palace; they wanted to be able to eat the … Continue reading
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Road to the Cross #14
“Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, ‘Are you not going to answer?’…But Jesus remained silent.” (Matthew 26:62) Jesus on demand? We live in a time when the phrase “On Demand” is important to us. It is … Continue reading
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Road to the Cross #13
“The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking Him and beating Him. They blindfolded Him and demanded, ‘Prophesy! Who hit you?’ And they said many other insulting things to Him.” (Luke 22:63-65) Insulting and humiliating the Lord of all creation. … Continue reading
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