Join me as I take you on a journey through the land where Jesus walked, and the land where the vast majority of the most famous Bible stories took place. These lessons are designed to give you more than an informative tour of this land that has such a special place in God's heart, but will also inspire you to a greater faith wherever you live in the world. The series started on Easter Sunday, April 4th, 2010. Just click a lesson as they're posted below to begin!

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Introduction: Turning Sad Endings into New Beginnings: If something's ending in your life, as sad as it may be, it could be just the beginning of something new that God is wanting to do in your life. Instead of saying, "The End is Near" with sadness only, add to that statement an exclamation point, "The End is Near!" and, as hard as it may seem, trust God to work all things for good for your life!
Lesson 17: What's the capital of Israel?: We've been traveling all around the country of Israel during this study, but now we're going to focus on just one city for the remaining lessons: the capital of Israel. To take a look this incredible city, and see what the future holds for it, take a look at this minute-and-twenty-second video. Then read on to learn what happened there in the past and why what's going to happen there in the future is so important to all of us.
Lesson 18: What happened at Mount Moriah?: Mount Moriah sits on what is perhaps the most valuable piece of real estate in the world. If it were for sale, I'm sure the price would be higher than anyone could pay. On some maps, it is marked as the center of the world, out of which everything else eminates. And in some ways, that's probably true. For it was here on Mount Moriah that some of the most important events of history took place, and will take place again in the future. To find out what happened here, take a look at this minute long video. Then read on to see how what happened here can make a difference in what can happen in your life as well.
Lesson 19: What's happening at the Western Wall?: The Western Wall, also called the Wailing Wall, is one of the most famous places on earth, but not because of all that happened there. The Wall is famous because of how close it is to something else. To find out what it's near, and what's goes on there every day and why, take a look at this minute and twenty second video. Then read on to find out how you can do the same thing they're doing at the Western Wall every day, wherever you are on the face of the planet.
Lesson 20: What happened at the North Gate?: I'd like to tell you a very personal story today. It's about what happened at the North Gate of the Temple Mount. But before I tell you my story, I'd like to tell you Ezekiel's story, and what he saw at the North Gate of the Temple Mount in a vision from God. It's a beautiful picture of what it will be like when Jesus returns.
Lesson 21: What happened at the Southern Steps?: Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon, yet he said that walking on the southern steps of the Temple Mount was even more exciting. Why? To find out, take a look at this 30 second video, then read on to learn how you can have exciting moments like this every day.
Lesson 22: What happened at the Pools of Bethesda?: The Pools of Bethesda, just outside the Temple in Jerusalem, were said to have healing powers. But one day, when a man who had been ill for thirty-eight years went to the pools for healing, he discovered the Source of all true healing. To find out what happened that day, take a look at this minute-and-a-half video shot on location at the remains of the pools themselves. Then read on for encouragement that God still heals today.
Lesson 23: What's going to happen on the Mount of Olives?: The Mount of Olives is only a short walk from the Temple Mount, and from there you can get a beautiful view of the city of Jerusalem. Jesus spent His nights there during the last week of His life, praying, sleeping, and teaching His disciples. But something else is going to happen on the Mount of Olives one day. To find out what, take a look at this two-minute video. Then read on to find out what you can do today to prepare for what's going to happen there in the future.
Lesson 24: What happened at the Garden of Gethsemane?: The Garden of Gethsemane contains a grove of olive trees at the foot of the Mount of Olives. The word "gethsemane" means "oil press," and this garden likely served as the location of an ancient olive press, a device used to squeeze the oil out of olives. But another kind of pressing took place on the night before Jesus died. It was, perhaps, His most difficult trial on earth. To find out what happened that night, and how He faced it, take a look at this short video. Then read on to find out how God can give you the strength to pass the trials you face as well.
Lesson 25: What happened at the House of Caiaphas?: Caiaphas was the high priest at the time when Jesus was betrayed, and it was to Caiaphas' house that Jesus was brought and accused of blasphemy against God. To see the dungeon of this house, and the adjoining pit where prisoners were kept if necessary, take a look at this one-minute video. Then read on to find out what else happened that night at Caiaphas' house, and how God can restore, redeem, and forgive you if you've ever felt that you've somehow done anything that was against Jesus, too.
Lesson 26: What happened on the Via Dolorosa?: The Via Dolorosa is a path that winds its way through the streets of Jerusalem, and upon which millions have walked over the years. Why? Because one man walked this path on the most painful day of his life. To see what the path looks like today, and find out why it's called the Via Dolorosa, take a look at this one-minute video. Then read on to find out how God can give you the strength to get through the painful days in your life as well.
Lesson 27: What happened at Golgotha?: Golgotha means "the place of the skull." It's not a very happy-sounding name, and what took place here was perhaps even more gruesome than the name suggests. But on the other hand, what took place here at Golgotha is what has made it the holiest site in all of Christendom. To find out what happened here and why it matters to so many people, take a look at this one-minute video. Then read on to find out how God used the sadness of Golgotha to bring joy to millions in the end.
Lesson 28: What happened at the Upper Room?: The Upper Room is perhaps best known as the location of Jesus' last supper with His disciples. But something else happened in the Upper Room just 50 days after Jesus rose from the dead, something Jesus told them to expect and to wait for. To find out where happened, take a look at this forty-eight second video. Then read on to find out what God wants you to do with all the things that you've learned about Him!
Conclusion: Making A Chance: Thanks for joining us on this devotional tour of the Holy Land! If you'd like to watch a final video of a few highlights from our trip together, take a look at this one-minute and forty-five second video, recorded during a time of worship at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem. Then I'd like to share with you just one more story from our trip to encourage you to "make a chance" to get to Israel yourself someday.
One More Thing: Steve Jobs famously ends many of his speeches by saying, "Oh, and one more thing," at which point he shares one the most important messages he's shared up to that point. So today I'd like to share with you just "one more thing" before we leave our study of Israel together and that's this: I hope you'll make every effort to share what you've learned from God with the children God has put in your life. It may be the most important thing I've shared with you all year.
Israel Quiz: A final quiz to help you remember what you've learned during this devotional tour of the Holy Land.