Glory Mercy and Grace 2027 Israel Tour
22 September 2027 – 30 September 2027
Reference: CBYN 2230/0927
Genesis 12:1-3
Now Adonai said to Abram, “Get yourself out of your country, away from your kinsmen and away from your father’s house, and go to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, I will bless you, and I will make your name great; and you are to be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, but I will curse anyone who curses you; and by you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”
As we are all ready, exited for a Spiritual Life Journey, we meet and greet at the Airport. Everyone will be fully prepared before our luggage will be checked in. You will receive your complimentary backpack with all documentation required. The group will be escorted to the booking counters where you will receive your flight ticket. Make sure that meet all requirements having your visa, passport and relevant traveling documentation ready. Once we have entered through the boarding gates, be ready for a life changing experience. We give thanks before we depart and pray for a prosperous and joyful time in the Holy Land of our Almighty.
Day 1: Departure from Johannesburg: (Wednesday 22 September 2027 )
Our journey begins as we depart on overnight flight. We travel with our overnight bags as our suitcases will be forwarded to Israel. We depart to Tel Aviv, Israel and overnight.
Meals: Onboard Flight
Day 2: (Thursday 23 September 2027)
Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Mt Carmel, Jezreel – Megiddo Valley, Haifa
The stories of the Scriptures come alive as we read the Scriptures. We visit Joppa the oldest port of Israel, a charismatic and beautiful city that dates back thousands of years. Here Peter had his vision on the rooftop of the House of Simon the Tanner. Tabitha was raised from the dead and Jonah set sail to Tarshish. King Solomon built his port on the Mediterranean. We drive to Mt. Carmel where Elijah challenged King Ahab and the prophets of Baal. (1 Kings 19) From Mt Carmel mountain we see the Jezreel Valley, the Armageddon Battlefield, (Hill of Megiddo”), mentioned in the Scripture only once, Revelation. We enjoy an amazing view from Haifa learning more about the different bronze ages.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner. Accommodation: Galilee
Day 3: (Friday 24 September 2027)
Mount Precipice, Nazareth , Cana, Mt. Tabor, Tabgha, Capernaum
This morning in the surroundings of Nazareth where Yeshua grew up in his early childhood. We will stand on the cliff of Mount Precipice where Yeshua returned to Nazareth after his baptism. It was in the synagogue of Nazareth where Yeshua declared, that he is the Messiah. Rejecting his claim, the Nazarenes’ declare him as a false Messiah, and drag him to the “edge of the city”. They attempt to throw over the cliff, but “he passed through the midst of them and walked away” (Luke 4:29-30). We visit Nazareth where Yeshua spent his boyhood years before beginning his ministry at the age of 30. We travel to Cana of Galilee where Yeshua performed His first miracle at the wedding. We ascend to Mt.
Tabor the place of transfiguration and ascension of Yeshua.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner. Accommodation: Galilee
Be prepared for tomorrow:
Remember to pack your Baptist Clothing and swimming gear.
Day 4: (Saturday 25 September 2027)
Mt of Beatitudes, Yeshua Boat, Sail on Galilee, Judean Desert, Bethabara
This is a very early morning. We have special time at the Mount of the Beatitudes, the site of the Sermon on the Mount, experiencing the words of Yeshua to the multitudes. We visit the Nof Ginnosar Kibbutz where a discovery of the ancient Boat were made. Next we visit Tabgha the site of the multiplication of loaves and fishes a place where Yeshua appeared to his disciples after his resurrection We visit to Capernaum the “evangelical triangle” These ruins of ancient 1 st century synagogue, a location where Yeshua taught and where Peter’s home was. enjoying a relaxing Cruise on the Sea of Galilee with devotion on board, bringing to life the experiences of Yeshua and the fishermen disciples. Next is enjoying an amazing outlook over the Sea of Galilee from Mt Arbel. We stop at Tmar Bkfar where we will watch a short video and time to purchase something valuable to take home with us from Galilee. We take our Journey through the Judean Desert where we will pray for all our families We visit the Biblical Baptism site Bethabara, that played an important role in the life of Yeshua.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner. Accommodation: Jerusalem
Day 5: (Sunday 26 September 2027)
Bethlehem, Shepherd Field, Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea
We start with an early morning travelling to the Shepherds field and Bethlehem. Yeshua was born in Bethlehem, which were a fulfilment of prophecy (Micah 5:2; Luke 2:1-7) and also the place of death and burial for Rachel. The name Bethlehem actually means “house of bread.” Bethlehem was also the birthplace of David (2 Sam 23:24; 1 Chr 11:26). The Shepherds’ Fields identified since ancient times where the shepherds seen the Star. (Luke 2:8-10). We head towards Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. We travel to Masada for a Cable car ride to the mountain top fortress of Masada where we will learn about the history of the famous zealot stand Afterwards we proceed to Ein Gedi, “Spring of the Goat,” an oasis on the western shore of the Dead Sea where David hid from Saul, and where God defeated the enemies of the Israelites by praise and worship led by King Jehoshaphat. Our day ends with a relaxing float in the Dead Sea.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner. Accommodation: Jerusalem
Day 6: (Monday 27 September 2027)
Mt Zion, Last Supper Room, Tomb of King David, Cardo, Jewish, Quarters, Western and Southern Wall, Golden Gate, Mount of Olives, Palm Sunday road, Church of All Nations, Garden of Gethsemane. Night Light in Jerusalem
This morning is a very early start and long walk we visit the Upper Room (Luke 22). We visit the traditional site where Yeshua instituted the “Last Supper” – Matthew 26: 17-30; Mark 14:12-25; Luke 227-23; John 13 : 1- 17:26. Visit the Tomb of King David and walk through the historic Jewish Quarter, down the Cardo. On our way down the stairs we see the Golden Lamp Stand and enjoy prayer time at the Western Wall. We take our journey out the Dung Gate to view the Southern Wall Excavations and the Temple Stairs. We walk pass the Mercy Gate and make our way up to the Golden Gate. We head to the top of the Mount of Olives to stand where Yeshua had a breath-taking view of the city across the KidronValley to the Eastern Gate where the Prince of Peace will enter (Ezekiel 44) also the place where He ascended into heaven (Acts 1). We visit where “the Yeshua wept” as he beheld the Holy City and walk down the Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane and see 2,000 year old olive trees that date back to the time of Yeshua. We visit the Church of All Nations. We spend time praying in the Garden. This evening you have the opportunity to explore Jerusalem at night.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner. Accommodation: Jerusalem
Day 7: (Tuesday 28 September 2027)
Caiaphas House, Pools of Bethsaida, Stations of the Cross, Golgotha, Garden Tomb Free Time in the Old City
We visit the House of Caiaphas before we start The Way of The cross from the Lions gate, continuing to the Pools of Bethsaida that have supplied water to the First and Second Temples until Herod the Great’s time. These very baths are where the healing miracle of Yeshua took place. We visit Ecco homo (“behold [the] man” John 19 where the soldiers plaited a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and arrayed him in a purple robe. We continue to the Stations of the Cross. We enjoy dinner at the Hotel before we enjoy an evening out. Today is a very special day for us as we visit Golgotha and the empty Garden Tomb, where we will reflect on the Resurrection with a time of prayer (Luke 23).
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner. Accommodation: Jerusalem
Day 8: (Wednesday 29 September 2027)
Yad Vashem, Ein Kerem, Abu Gosh, Carmel Market, Tel Aviv
We will visit the Yad Vashem to learn more of the Holocaust. Before we journey to Ein Kerem the site where John the Baptist was born. We visit the village of Abu Gosh, known as Kiryat Ye larim, where the Ark of the Covenant rested before King David brought it back to Jerusalem. We will end our day in Tel Aviv before our return home.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: (Thursday 30 September 2027)
We say goodbye to our new friends, having wonderful memories and treasure them in our hearts. We on our way home with mind and hearts filled with a new and revived passion of Faith. Israel remains on our lips
