The first tour day started in Caesarea, where Herod the Great had a “summer mansion”; one that took 12 years to complete. All that is left now is part of the driveway.
At least it was nice for awhile to have sports in your back yard… bloody chariot races…
Between Mt. Carmel and Mt. Arbel, we pass the plains by Mt. Megido… better known as Ar (mount) Megiddo… proposed location of the battle of Armageddon. Many battles have taken place here, the main reason being the road intersection adjacent to it. Two major trade routes intersect here, thus the potential conflict that can arise.
Nazareth is as far from expected as could be imagined…not much more to say there.
Just barely south of Nazareth is a place named Mt. Precipice. Significance of this place is around the teachings of the prophet Elijah and no prophet is accepted in his hometown. This is the cliff referred to in Luke 4:14-30.
Passing through Cana… the church where the first miracle was performed. For my friends from college that were asking… recipe is as follows:
Water + Jesus = Wine (highest quality)
