At Qumran near the Dead Sea where our group has been learning about the Essenes and the Zealots. “We, the wild olive, do not support the root but the root supports us.” (Romans 11:18)

Standing in the northern end of Israel (the area of Dan). Along with his mate Ned, Stephen is having a mountain-top experience on tour with times of refreshing to strengthen him to walk more closely with his Jewish Messiah than ever. A new man in more ways than one!

From the scribe based at Katzrin in the Golan Heights. Each of us on this Shoresh (Roots) tour are learning heaps about the ‘derekh eretz’ = the ways of the Land. We leave the Galilee tomorrow for the Dead Sea via the Jordan Valley. “In the world but not of it”.

Enjoying the Galilee experience

Enjoying the Galilee experience

Enjoying the Galilee experience

Enjoying the Galilee experience

For Irene and Marie enjoying a ride on its famous Sea. What a beautiful day!

Leading worship for us atop the Mount of Beatitudes (famous for its ‘sermon on the mount’). One of the highlights on a splendid day around the Sea of Galilee. We also visited CMJ’s retreat centre – Beit Bracha – which lives up to its name of being a blessing to many in the Land of Israel.

At Mount Carmel where they are envisioning the spirit of Elijah to come & restore all things just as the Lord promised he would (Malachi 4:5-6). The worship centre occupied by this messianic fellowship was given them by CMJ Israel 20 years ago. Together with Peter & Rita Tsukahira, the Davis’s have a special connection with Australia.