Elav 2012, Conference & Worship Tour - 8 Days

July 7 - 14, 2012

Day 1 – Saturday, July 7: Elav 2012 Conference Begins

Be warmly greeted by a JET representative, board an air-conditioned vehicle and be transferred to Tel Aviv. Less than 10 minutes walking distance from our hotel, is where the Elav Conference will take place. Elav, literally means in Hebrew, "To Him". This amazing conference is strategically being held at a modern day port that is centered at the heart Tel-Aviv. Today, is when this God centered conference begins.

Overnight: Tel-Aviv, Tal hotel or similar

Day 2 – Sunday, July 8: Elav 2012 Conference

This entire day, we will be spending together at a time of prayer, worship, bible studies and fellowship as we build strong relationships with local believers, both Jews and Arabs. Our goal is to bless all of the descendants of Abraham. In Hebrew; the word "bless" (ברך) is pronounced Ba-rech and stems from the same root word of "knee" (ברך), which is pronounced, Be-rech. In the story of the foot washing (John 13), as Jesus goes on His knee, He expresses vulnerability and demonstrates self less love that breaks barriers. Our goal, is to demonstrates this same Christian love that will bless the locals in both a practical and spiritual way.

Overnight: Tel-Aviv, Tal hotel or similar 

Day 3 – Monday, July 9: Elav 2012 Conference

We continue today at a time of worship and focus all of our attention on our Creator, This evening, will be the last evening of the Elav conference, we will expect God to do great things today and pray that the Holy Spirit seals the good work it has done over the weekend.

Overnight: Tel-Aviv, Tal hotel or similar

Day 4 – Tuesday, July 10: Mediterranean Shores

We will begin this morning by visiting the ancient sea port of Jaffa, one of the oldest cities in the world. Here, is where Jonah fled from the Lord (Jonah 1:3), we will study this story together with other biblical events that occurred here. We will than continue to Caesarea, the seat of the Roman Procurator of Judea at the time of the Christ, and the site where the Holy Spirit first fell on the Greeks (Acts 10:44). This is where Peter brought the centurion Cornelius to the revelation on Christ. This fortified harbored city was built 2000 years ago by King Herod. We will explore the impressive Roman Theater and the Aqueducts. From here, we will continue north to Mt Carmel, where Elijah brought fire down from the heaven to consume the offering. We will continue to visit Nazareth Village and see the exact environment of which Jesus grew up in. Our next stop is Mt. Arbel, here; we will have some time to reflect as we enjoy a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee. We will end this day with an evening boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.

Overnight: Galilee, Karei Deshe or similar

Day 5 – Wednesday, July 11: Jordan Valley

Today, we will begin by exploring the northern shores of the Galilee, it was on these very hills that Jesus blessed the very little the boy had and fed the multitudes (John 6). We will proceed to visit Mt. Of Beatitudes, here, Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount. We will continue to Capernaum, (Kefar Nachum) to visit an ancient synagogue, at this very spot Jesus did much of His teachings.  For an early lunch, we will have an opportunity to enjoy the traditional St. Peter’s fish lunch on the shores of the Galilee. Our next stop is Beit Shean, one of the cities of the Decapolis. Beit Shean, has some of the most impressive archaeological diggings in the world, this used to be a sinful Pagan city at the time of Christ. It was also in these city walls that the brave men of Jabbesh Gilad removed the bodies of King Saul and his sons (1 Samuel 31:12). We will proceed south on the Jordan Valley to get baptized at the Jordan River; it was in this environment that Jesus was baptized. 

Overnight: Dead Sea, Masada youth hostel or similar

Day 6 – Thursday, July 12: Come; Let Us Go Up To Jerusalem 

Early this morning, we will ascend by cable car to Masada, the site of the most dramatic act in Jewish history. We will explore the ancient excavations of Herod’s Palaces, the bathhouse, the storerooms, the ramp, and the oldest operating synagogue in the world. We will continue to visit the Ein Gedi springs, it is believed that this is the where David found rescue when he fled from the wrath of Saul. We will continue on to the Dead Sea shore for an afternoon “float”. In the afternoon, we will proceed to visit Qumran, it was in these caves that surround this ancient Essene village where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, including the entire book of Isaiah. We now begin our ascension to Jerusalem, the city of our great King. We will end this day at the Mt. Of Olives (Matthew 24:3, Luke 21:37) with a breathtaking panoramic view of the old city of Jerusalem.

Overnight: Jerusalem, Prima Kings / Royal Hotel or similar

Day 7 – Friday, July 13: Jerusalem, The City Of Our Great King

We begin this day by paying respect at Yad Vashem, a memorial to the Holocaust. From here, we visit the Wailing Wall, the last retaining Wall of the second Jewish Temple. We will proceed outside the Southern Wall, it was outside of this gate that the Priests would say; “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise” (Psalms 100:4). We will continue to Ir David (City of David) and see an impressive exhibit. Before the Shabbat enters, we will proceed to have Holy Communion at the Garden Tomb. We will end this day with some last minute shopping at the Arab Bazaar in the Old City.

Overnight: Jerusalem, Prima Kings / Royale Hotel or similar

Day 8 – Saturday, July 14: Shalom!

Say your last goodbyes to the Land of the Bible as you are transferred to BGN airport for your departure and your return flight home.

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