Day 1 Lesson 5 David & Goliath

Day 1 was full of adventure as we walked and climbed what we thought at the time was pretty hot and challenging. Looking back it was a very easy hike with great text content. We gathered under this nice tree and what was our surprise discovery? A nice ἀκρίς tree. Picture 3 was the steep climb up the mountain/hill where the giants were. Picture 4 was looking down toward the place where David fought Goliath. The last picture was a first day collapse! Sorry Joe, I had to add this since you were such a wonderful leader from the back end of the line. Love u brother! What can we learn about the story of david?

Day 1 Lesson 4 Samson & Pig bones

We left Tel Gezer with the bus and headed for the place where Samson dwelt called Eshtaol. We climbed this mountain and could see down the valley of Timnath where Delilah came from. What can we learn from Samson? Where did Samson go wrong? The valley here in the picture is what was given to the tribe of Dan. What happened to Dan? Why did he move? Was his move prosperous? What can we learn from the tribe of Dan and apply to our life today?

We walked up the hill overlooking the Sorek valley and had another lesson on pig-bones. Remember the Bedouin camp right below the tel? Then we experienced that large cave where JR the hat man led us in a song. Anybody remember the song we sung?

Day 1 Lesson 3 Standing Stones

It's Tuesday night and somehow Sunday passed me by! We were in Florida for the weekend and came home Monday and then an evening birthday party for a friend so here we are. Just came back from a Hebrew bible study with our partial community. As I recall the first day walking past the dar dar tree and visited Tel Gezer and then looked over to the mmm I think east and saw the mountain range where Jacob had his vision of the stairs going up to heaven.

The lesson for this week is standing stones. I was very moved by this lesson. Why did they built or set these huge stones? How big were these monuments? Was this only for the children of Israel? How can we learn from these? When should we erect a stone? What are reasons to set up a stone? Have we taken the opportunity to set a stone or stones since we are back? Check out the picture of the group walking up the hill.....did somebody say public rest rooms? This was our first RVL Restroom and yes, very public I might add!!

Day 1 Lesson 2 Shephelah

After we left the city gates we walked to the top of the hills and viewed the mountains to the east and the cities to the west. Does anyone remember what happened on the mountains? The word shephelah means low translated lowlands. What is the danger with shephelah? Why was this such an important place? Where is our shephelah and how do we minister? What do you remember about this lesson? Am so blessed by all your comments! I'm getting pictures from Terry tomorrow and then I have another 2300 pix to grab.