Life and Ministry of Jesus – November 1-11, 2011 (#110101)
Christian Travel Study Programs, Ltd. & Jewish Connection (a ministry of Central Church of God, Charlotte, N.C.)
$3799.00
Air, Land Package, Seminar, Meals and Tips
(Breakfast, Dinner daily -inclusive from US)
$2599 for Land Only—without flights
Day One: Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Depart Charlotte, NC for Tel Aviv, Israel. Overnight: In flight.
Day Two: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Arrive Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv. After your transfer to the hotel you will check in, have dinner and a good night’s rest! Overnight: Tel Aviv area.
Day Two: Thursday, November 3, 2011
Four Conflicts of Jesus’ Ministry: Highlighting four example sites, this study focuses on four key conflicts in the background of Jesus’ public ministry. Sites: Caesarea Maritima, Megiddo, Nazareth, Tiberias. Overnight: By the Sea of Galilee.
Day Three: Friday, November 4, 2011
Characteristics of the Disciples: Using the four gospel accounts, we will investigate the hints on the background, education and theology of the disciples. Sites: Nof Ginnosaur boat exhibit, Mt. Beatitudes, Capernaum, boat on the Sea, Yardenit Baptismal site. Overnight: By the Sea of Galilee.
Day Four: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Private Teaching of the 12- Mashalim and Remezim: Based on the five sermons in the Gospel according to St. Matthew, our focus will be on the common teaching style of the ancient rabbis. Sites: Tel Dan, Banias (Caesarea Philippi), Quneitra, Qatsrin, View of Gamala, Golan Heights. Overnight: Tiberias.
Day Five: Sunday, November 6, 2011
The Perean Ministry of Jesus: Theme description: we will address the issues of the Perean Ministry, with particular examination of Luke 10-19, the “special section” of this account. Sites: Beth Shean, Jericho, Up to Jerusalem. Overnight: Jerusalem.
Day Six: Monday, November 7, 2011
Setting of the Birth Narratives: We will investigate what the Biblical accounts tell us of Jesus’ birth, based on both the Matthew and Luke accounts. Sites: Bethlehem, Shepherd’s Field, Herodion, View of the city from Haas Promenade. Overnight: Jerusalem.
Day Seven: Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Messianic Expectations and Disappointments: With a specific view of the history of “other Messiahs” we will discuss the expectations for the Messiah, and their relationship to the record of the preaching of Jesus. Sites: Mt. of Olives overlook, Gethsemane, Last Supper Room, St. Peter en Gallicantu Church. Overnight: Jerusalem.
Day Eight: Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Jewish Questionings and Roman Trials of Jesus: The issues involved in the arrest, trial and conviction of Jesus will be our subject as we journey through the “salvation geography” of Jerusalem in the Gospel According to John. Sites: Ancient Temple Mount and excavations, Pool of Bethesda, Via Dolorosa, Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb (with communion). Overnight: Jerusalem.
Day Nine: Thursday, November 10, 2011
Free day in Jerusalem. Optional four hour trip to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum, with Israeli guide (price included in tour – no additional charges). Overnight: Jerusalem.
Day Ten: Friday, November 11, 2011
Hebrew Themes of the Wilderness: From the desert storm of Habakkuk, to the salt covenant of David, various Biblical wilderness themes will be highlighted. Sites: Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea, Qumran. Our study program ends with the Final Group Dinner at the hotel and a brief meeting for evaluation and testimonies. Overnight: Jerusalem.
Day Eleven: Saturday, November 12, 2010
Flight from Tel Aviv to Charlotte, arrive later same day.
