March 2011
35 posts
Coming Home
Here’s a random rambly post because I don’t have anything better to do.
I’m sitting in the airport, waiting for our plane to depart. My laptop is downloading software so that I can hack it to run the Kindle Reader App so I can read stuff on our eleven hour flight. Said flight has been delayed by 30 minutes. Part of me is glad; I don’t want to leave.
This trip has been...
ahooba Ben Yehuda who?
Well hello again,
you haven’t heard much from us because of the non-existent wi-fi at the hotel…yeah…but besides that the Mt. Zion hotel is incredible. It really blends so well with the area, the couches are so pretty haha. that stuck out to me…and they have great mints at the front desk..i was dissapointed when i found no no bath towels folded into camels….i...
{be still}: We haven’t had Internet access at... →
esperamialma:
We haven’t had Internet access at mount Zion hotel, but we have been having a fantastic time in Jerusalem. We have done so much! And we have been going out into the city at night and shopping and exploring and getting gelato :) they have amazing gelato here! Haha! but we have seen so many sites…
(Posted on March 23 at 3pm Israel time)
We're Alright
Some of you already know this, but a bomb went off in Jerusalem (where we’re staying). Everyone here is fine; we weren’t near it. We are still planning on returning at the same time. The hotel has given us free wifi, so you may see some extra posts go up today.
(Posted on March 23 at 9:51 Israel time)
Arrival in Jerusalem
This has been one memorable week. For me personally being in the nation of my people is one experience I will never forget. Coming from a Jewish background and seeing how the Bible is coming alive provides for a more meaningful significance in both what being Jewish means to me and what being a Christian means from a Jewish perspective. Now that we are in Jerusalem, the best is yet to come as...
Living too long takes more than time.: The Cave →
myowncatharsis:
As most reading this (who know me) may know, I am an avid listener of the band Mumford and Sons, and have been for quite some time. Something about their music really reaches inside of you, and I’m not quite sure what it is, but apparently about half of the rest of the world and myself have…
{be still}: up to Jerusalem. →
esperamialma:
We left the Dead Sea this morning and started for Jerusalem! But we made a few detours along the way! We pretty much drove a giant U and went south to come back up north to Jerusalem. We left the hotel and drove south into the Negev. We have seen so many different types of climates and topography!…
(Posted on March 21 at 6:48am, written the night prior)
o my salty goodness.
I’m sorry to say this is my first blog of the trip! It’s unbelievable how exhausted you are at the end of each day! This trip has been more than i could of even imagined. I know it’s expected to hear that from anyone that has the oppurtunity to come to Israel, but It’s so much more than just “meeting my expectations”.
God has brought us here not just to...
Untitled: DREW WHO? →
sbnn:
So my last post I was preparing to climb/run up Masada and beat Drew’s record up 22 minutes; I’m am happy to announce that I made it in 21 minutes. I am even prouder to announce that Freddie ran up it in 15:25, a record that will probably be there for a long time. Masada, in terms of beauty and…
(Posted March 19 at 9:32pm)
People You Should Follow
A lot of our bloggers are writing personal posts, not all of which are being posted directly to this Blog. If you’re interested in following the personal blogs of some of the people on this tour, here are the people you should be following:
Amanda
Carol
David
Sam
We might be missing some here, but we’ll update and add more if that turns out to be the case. Thanks for following us!
{be still}: our last day in Galilee. →
esperamialma:
Tonight is our last night in Galilee here at the Ma’agon Kibbutz. We leave tomorrow morning to start heading south towards the Dead Sea. We will drive along the west side of the Jordan river and make a few stops along the way. I’m a little bit sad to leave Galilee because it’s beautiful here!
CookieofDoom: Natural Revelation →
thecookieofdoom:
Psalm 19 is frequently used by theologians (not just Wayne Grudem) to categorize the ways in which God reveals Himself and His will to His Creation. The first part of the Psalm is typically called “general revelation” and the second part is typically called “ Special Revelation.” Special…
Untitled: The Big Move →
sbnn:
Hey all,
We’ve moved from the lush highlands of Galilee to the arid dessert of the Dead Sea 1300 ft below sea level; feels like home (Iraq); weird feeling. We’ve visited so many ancient sites it is starting to melt together; nonetheless it is wonderful. But, I am finding that sometimes you get…
(Posted on March 18 at 9:35pm.)
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Untitled: March 15th Update →
sbnn:
Hello all,
I wrote out an intricate blog with detail and all, and then my computer crashed, so here are the spark notes of the day. I played Legion the Demoniac at Kursi; I believe I was picked for my rugged good looks. We saw the house of a 1st century Jewish Mother-in-law (Peters) at Capernaum;…
{be still}: two days in one... →
esperamialma:
So yesterday was a super busy day, and last night the internet connection was a bit slow, so now I have to get two days in one on here! Haha!
Okay so yesterday… our day started out with a visit to Kursi. This is the traditional site for the story that occurs in the gospels where Jesus expelled…
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First Impressions
It’s not easy to describe the feeling you get when you land in Israel. Traveling from Ben Gurion Airport to Netanya consisted of seeing the land, and imagining its history. Though it was more remeniscent of Silicone Valley than Biblical Israel, the History is there and easy to imagine. After settling into the hotel we were all so excited to explore the night life of the city, and an attempt...
mrsgriffiths asked: Hello BI family! I'm so glad you all made it there safely :) What was it like when you took your first steps on the Holy Land? Can you even describe the feeling?
I'm looking forward to reading more (and hearing more, when you get back) about how God made an impact on you during this trip!
Much Love,
Krystal
I'm looking forward to reading more (and hearing more, when you get back) about how God made an impact on you during this trip!
Much Love,
Krystal
Anonymous asked: Hi everyone, Wendy and I are praying for all of you....especially Professor Hardesty! I trust you are seeing remarkable sights and looking at your Bible in a different way! We'll keep up with your postings! Have an awesome time! STEVE
Anonymous asked: I am reliving last year's tour again through you! Is Tito your guide? Please tell him "hello." He's the best and I know you will all have a spectacular, life-changing tour. There is nothing quite like walking where Jesus walked.
I can practically taste the Druze lunch we had, and will be thinking about you today. I cherish the lace tablecloth that I bought at the Druze...
I can practically taste the Druze lunch we had, and will be thinking about you today. I cherish the lace tablecloth that I bought at the Druze...
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We're Here!
I’m sitting in the lobby at The Seasons Netanya. We’re right by the Mediterranean Sea and it’s absurdly beautiful. We may post some pictures from last night if we have some time. We’ll be leaving this hotel and headed up to Galilee in about two hours. If we have internet access, we’ll post when we get there.
Shalom,
David Mikucki Freshman Undeclared Major Bible...
Taking A Break From Last Minute Packing!
Hey everyone who cares to read this! :)
I’m not sure that I will be able to blog much or at all on this trip, so I thought I would just take a break from packing (yes I’m still in the process of packing!) and write a quick little note before we head off! I came into the Bible and Israel program as a last minute spontaneous decision, not really knowing what to expect. Now that...
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Leaving Soon
Hey everyone,
I had wanted to write something before now but I’ve had very little time and even less motivation. Going to Israel is an odd experience for me; I honestly don’t know how to react to it. It’s exciting to think that I’ll get to walk where Jesus walked, but I don’t want to be naive and think that walking where He walked is the same thing as following Him...
Getting ready; getting acquanted
Hello everyone; writing my first entry to let people know a little bit about myself. Bible and Israel (BI) experience has been a life changing one for me. I’m an atypical student with a wife and two young children. Before coming to the BI program I was in the Marine Corps and served two tours in the Middle East. I’m looking forward to our trip to Israel, yet a little hesitant to...
Tour Schedule
Hey, all.
We thought it would be helpful to post our schedule for you guys so you can be praying and know what to expect on the Blog. Check back tomorrow; hopefully we’ll upload a post when we get to Tel Aviv.
Day One (Sat, March 12) – Newark
Depart USA in the late evening for Israel.
Day Two (Sun, March 14) – Tel-Aviv
Arrival in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Explore the Roman city of Caesarea on our...
Shalom!
Welcome to the Eretz Yisrael website. This is where the Bible and Israel class of 2010-2011 will post Blog entries from Israel. There’s not much to see now, but you may see a couple posts about preparation for when we leave for Tel Aviv on Saturday, March 12. After March 12, you can expect to see posts on, hopefully, a daily basis.
Check back often.
David Mikucki Freshman Undeclared...
