C.S. Lewis Institute presents
Biblical Study Program in Israel
October 8 - 20, 2023
Planned Itinerary *:
* One of the attractions of Israel is its blend of cultures, religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) and histories. This diverse landscape makes the scheduling of itineraries more complex. Schedules, housing and itinerary are subject to change without notice due to the devaluation of the dollar and political uncertainties. This itinerary is based on the best possible use of time management, keeping in mind the complexities of Jerusalem traffic, the current political climate, and opening hours as regards to Jewish, Christian and Muslim holidays.
DAY 1 Sun. Oct. 8 ARRIVAL AND ORIENTATION
Arrive Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion Airport). Transfer to Jerusalem.
Dinner and Overnight - Jerusalem Olive Tree Hotel
DAY 2 Mon. Oct. 9 THEME: INTRODUCTION TO JERUSALEM.
Dinner and Overnight - Jerusalem Olive Tree Hotel
DAY 3 Tue. Oct. 10 THEME: JOSHUA AND THE CONQUEST.
Dinner and Overnight - Jerusalem Olive Tree Hotel
DAY 4 Wed. Oct 11 THEME: THE HOUSE OF DAVID.
Our travels take us to the village of Taybeh to visit a 1st Century style village home. Continue to the Herodium, “Shepherd’s Field,” Bethlehem, and Elah Valley where David killed Goliath.
DAY 5 Thu. Oct. 12 THEME: JESUS ENTERS JERUSALEM.
Our travels will take us to the Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness of Judea, areas of Old and New Testament Jericho, and Bethany beyond the Jordan (Baptism of Jesus).
Late afternoon will include The Israel Museum, Dead Sea Scrolls and Model of Jerusalem.
DAY 6 Fri. Oct. 13 THEME: THE PLACE OF REFUGE.
The wilderness of Judah functions as a place of defense and refuge. Visits to Masada, Ein Gedi, and Qumran will be the primary focus of the day. Optional “swim” in the Dead Sea.
DAY 7 Sat. Oct. 14 THEME: THE NORTHERN REGIONS.
Biblical events that occurred in Upper Galilee regions will be discussed as we examine such places as Hazor, Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Gamla, and the road to Damascus.
DAY 8 Sun. Oct. 15 THEME: GALILEE OF THE NATIONS (N.T.)
Travels through the Galilee region including sites such as Arbel, Nazareth, Mt. Tabor, Mt. Gilboa, and Bet Shean.
DAY 9 Mon. Oct. 16 THEME: JESUS AND THE GALILEE.
Taking the boat across the Sea of Galilee will set the stage as we prepare for a thorough understanding of the sites and activities related to the ministry of Jesus around the Sea. This will include, The Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Capernaum, Chorazin and Magdala.
DAY 10 Tue. Oct. 17 THEME: THE INTERNATIONAL COASTAL HIGHWAY.
Investigations of biblical events significant to the International Coastal Highway with visits to Megiddo, Mount Carmel, and Caesarea Maritima.
DAY 11 Wed Oct. 18 THEME: PASSION WEEK – PT 1.
Exploration into the events of Passion Week including Jesus in Bethany (Mt. of Olives), Bethpage, Garden of Gethsemane, Bethesda Pools, and Antonia Fortress.
Free Afternoon
DAY 12 Thu. Oct. 19 THEME: PASSION WEEK – PT 2.
We continue our study of the events of Passion Week including Sites such as Mt. Zion, Holy Sepulcher and Garden Tomb (Communion Service).
DAY 13 Fri. Oct. 20 THEME: JERUSALEM ARCHAEOLOGY
Kettef Hinnom Scrolls, Temple Mount Project and Other Discoveries
Free Afternoon
Night Departure from Ben Gurion Airport for Return Flight or Travel Elsewhere
