Where Is Your Faith?

Trip Start May 13, 2006

Trip End Jun 13, 2006

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Flag of Israel Galilee, Israel
Monday, May 29, 2006

This was a later morning as we needed to hit the bus at 8. We then had a boat ride from one side of the Sea of Galilee to the other. Amazing. To imagine Jesus walking on this water or Peter working hard all night long and catching nothing only to meet Jesus and be called to his side. To be on the same water as the disciples as they were crossing the lake when a storm came on them is surreal. The wind from the Arbel pass blows quickly onto the waters of the lake and in the winter I can imagine a wind storm rushing through this valley and onto the lake. Mark 4:37-41. We stopped midway across the lake to read this story.

Once on the other side we went into a museum that had a first century boat on display - dubbed the "Jesus boat" it was similar to what the disciples would have used.

Next we went into Tiberius for some walking around

Bob

. Another stop at the Jordan - this time at a baptismal spot - very touristy.

Finally we stopped at Bet Shean (or Scythopolis). This was a very big site with a nice bath area and well preserved heated bath room. They even had a latrine. Here we learned that there was a god of the latrine - called Caca. No joke. There was a well preserved theater and roadways. It was hot (100 degrees) yet an interesting site.

Then we were off to Jerusalem. It was a long drive and we were all tired when we got back. Later that night a few of us went out for dessert and found a place with great chocolate cake - which is a rare find here.

Tomorrow is our day off so I hope to do some shopping. I am tired so I am off to bed.