Category Archives: Galilee

The New “Photo Companion to the Bible” – It’s Much More Than Pictures

Posted on August 18, 2017 by LukeChandler

A new resource has just become available and is a “must have” for any Bible teacher. The Gospels: Photo Companion to the Bible has thousands of images that illustrate and illuminate nearly every verse in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The … Continue reading →

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A Day in Galilee

Posted on July 6, 2015 by LukeChandler

We visited several biblical sites today, starting with a synagogue from the 1st century. This building was recently discovered by the Sea of Galilee in the biblical town of Magdala. (Likely the hometown of Mary the Magdalene.) Did Jesus teach in … Continue reading →

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Sunrise over the Sea of Galilee

Posted on November 5, 2014 by LukeChandler

Internet service was problematic for most of the trip and prohibited me from connecting to this blog. I am in the airport waiting my flight home, and finally have a reliable connection. I will post information from the trip once … Continue reading →

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Explorations in Antiquity Center near Atlanta planning major expansion

Posted on July 29, 2014 by LukeChandler

The Explorations in Antiquity Center in LaGrange, Georgia, has announced plans for a major expansion onto adjacent land. Dr. Jim Fleming, a scholar who has lived and worked in the Bible Lands, founded this museum to “help people experience the ancient biblical … Continue reading →

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A Day of Biblical Sites – and Relaxing Along the Sea of Galilee

Posted on July 6, 2014 by LukeChandler

After a weekend at the Dead Sea, we began our final morning there with worship at 6:45am. We then began our trek north to Galilee and visited great sites along the way. We stopped at Qumran, the site linked to the … Continue reading →

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Wild Boar (pigs!) at Caesarea Philippi (Banias, Israel) — with 3 photos

Posted on April 19, 2014 by LukeChandler

Originally posted on HolyLandPhotos' Blog:
On a recent trip to Israel our student group was preparing our lunch at the picnic grounds on the site of Banias (NT Caesarea Philippi—think Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Christ/Messiah—Matthew 16:16 and gospel…

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Join my Bible Lands tour of Israel from October 27 to November 5, 2014

Posted on March 1, 2014 by LukeChandler

I invite you to join my Bible Lands tour this fall. This tour experience is top quality, and for a very good price. Everything is taken care of so you can devote your full attention to the Bible places we will … Continue reading →

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Swimming in Galilee, You See a Lot (video)

Posted on January 22, 2014 by LukeChandler

The “Sea” of Galilee is more like a lake. You can see across to the other side even on hazy days. To Bible students, the Sea of Galilee is famous for the time Jesus spent there. He lived in Capernaum … Continue reading →

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