» world religions http://blog.activeword.org Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:58:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Israel Day 8 http://blog.activeword.org/israel-day-8/ http://blog.activeword.org/israel-day-8/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 20:43:28 +0000 Pastor Bob http://blog.activeword.org/?p=1067 Day 8 included the Southern Steps, the Christian Quarter, Via Dolorosa, St. Anne’s Church & Pool of Bethesda

Teaching at the Southern Steps IMG_4988 Morning teaching on the steps. Worship Teaching on the Steps with the Jerusalem skyline in the background Teaching that its not a place that we worship, but Jesus himself! Leading the group in prayer before we start the day exploring the old city. At the very spot where doves were sold for an offering, a pure white dove watches over our service. Pastor Greg Laurie makes a surprise appearance. He begins a tour with his church this week also. The Via Dolorosa is the 14 stops along the way that Jesus took as he carried the cross. Olive wood nativity scenes next to menorahs of every size. The door and inscription at the 6th station of the cross. The inscription at the 6th station of the Via Dolorosa. Holy sights coexist directly next to grafitti filled alleys. Pilgrims re-enact the route that Jesus took as he carried the cross. In the Muslim Quarter you feel like you are on a movie set, but its real. A Muslim woman sells her crop. An ancient arch intersects one of the churches erected to commemerate one of the stations of the cross. The Pool of Bethsaida where Jesus healed. Like it says on the sign, this spot is the traditional birthplace of the mother of Jesus. ]]> http://blog.activeword.org/israel-day-8/feed/ 0 Israel Day 7 http://blog.activeword.org/israel-day-7/ http://blog.activeword.org/israel-day-7/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 20:19:46 +0000 Pastor Bob http://blog.activeword.org/?p=1047 Day 7 included Masada (where Herod had a personal palace), En Gedi (think David & Saul-1 Sam. 23:29), Dead Sea and Golgotha.

Herod's personal palace on Masada Herod's palace on Masada Teaching at En Gedi Teaching at En Gedi, where David cut off a piece of Sauls robe in a cave. The Dead Sea is in the background. At En Gedi above the Dead Sea Worship at En Gedi Worship at En Gedi The wilderness at En Gedi. The traditional spot of the the cave that David cut a piece of Sauls robe in a cave. The cave at Qumran where several of the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Enjoying a Dead Sea float The possible hill that Jesus was crucified on The possible tomb used by Jesus, adjacent to Golgotha Inside the tomb where Jesus may have laid. ]]> http://blog.activeword.org/israel-day-7/feed/ 0 Israel Day 6 http://blog.activeword.org/israel-day-6/ http://blog.activeword.org/israel-day-6/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 15:37:55 +0000 Pastor Bob http://blog.activeword.org/?p=1026 Day 6 included the Mount of Olives, Dominus Flevit, Palm Sunday Road, Garden of Gethsemane, & Yad Vashem

The view of the Dome of the Rock from the Mount of Olives. A beggar makes his way up the hill on the Palm Sunday road on the Mount of Olives. Teaching in the Garden of Gathsemene. Teaching in the Garden of Gathsemene. IMG_3878 These red poppy's in the Garden of Gathsemene represent the "sweat like great drops of blood" that Jesus left there on the night of his arrest. These steps were most likley used to take Jesus inside the house of Ciaphas to be judged and keep in the prison overnight. A Rabbi teaches a bible study at the tomb of David. The Western Wall or Wailing Wall. A Rabbi outside the entrance to the wall. Skylar Pearcy makes his first visit to the wall to leave a prayer on a tiny piece of paper, and pray with his Dad. IMG_4084 Inside the "men only" section of the Western Wall. Orthodox Jews meet to read the Torah. ]]> http://blog.activeword.org/israel-day-6/feed/ 2 Israel pt. 5 http://blog.activeword.org/israel-pt-5/ http://blog.activeword.org/israel-pt-5/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 15:13:19 +0000 Pastor Bob http://blog.activeword.org/?p=1001 Day 5: Gideon’s Spring, Bet Shean, Mount Scopus Overlook & Model City.

On the road to Bet Shean Base of Bet Shean Greek influence at Bet Shean Pillars at Bet Shean Greek Bath house at Bet Shean Dead Tree praising God IMG_3081 IMG_3092 Pillar at Bet Shean IMG_3104 Bet Shean structure destroyed by earth quake. largest theater discovered in Israel IMG_3268 Gideon's Spring!! "Everyone who laps from the water with his tongue, as a dog laps, you shall set apart" Judges 7:5 Gideon's Spring ]]> http://blog.activeword.org/israel-pt-5/feed/ 0 Israel pt. 4 http://blog.activeword.org/israel-pt-4/ http://blog.activeword.org/israel-pt-4/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 15:12:16 +0000 Pastor Bob http://blog.activeword.org/?p=987 Day 4 of the trip included visits to Golan Heights/Kunitra Overlook, Caesarea Philippi & Tel Dan.

IMG_2709 IMG_2792 Pagan worship shrines carved in the rock bluff at Caesarea Phillippi. This is Pillar pagan worship at Caesara Phillippi. Peter, in this place false worship & idolitary confessed that Jesus is the "Son of the living God" Matt. 16:16 Rock bluff at Caesarea Philippi- It was here Jesus said: "On this rock I will build my church" Matt 16:18 IMG_2840 Rock bluff at Caesarea Philippi Source of the River Dan that becomes Jordan. IMG_2949 IMG_2985 ]]> http://blog.activeword.org/israel-pt-4/feed/ 0 Israel pt. 3 http://blog.activeword.org/israel-pt-3/ http://blog.activeword.org/israel-pt-3/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 17:42:56 +0000 Pastor Bob http://blog.activeword.org/?p=957 Day 3. The Mount of Beatitudes, Peter’s Mother-in-Law’s house, Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee.
Mt. of Beatitudes Sign Church at Mt of Beatitudes PB at Mt. Beatitudes Stain Glass Window Day 3: Entering Capernaum Peter's Mother in Law's house Synagogue at Capernaum Original Ruins Synagogue Capernaum Jewish Symbols St. Peter's Primacy John 21 beach Church St. Peter's Primacy Around Sea of Galilee Pig Cliff Fish Lunch Pastor Clay boat ride Mt. of Beatitues from the Sea Jesus Boat

]]> http://blog.activeword.org/israel-pt-3/feed/ 2 Israel pt. 2 http://blog.activeword.org/israel-pt-2/ http://blog.activeword.org/israel-pt-2/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 15:46:38 +0000 Pastor Bob http://blog.activeword.org/?p=951 Day two of Israel. Went to Caesarea, visited an aqueduct, saw the Valley of Megiddo and Nazareth.

The Hippodrome at Caesarea Amphitheater at Caesarea A Palestinian Settlement north of Caesarea Day 2: The Valley of Meggido-Armageddon Ruins of Megiddo Aqueduct in Megiddo Inside the Aqueduct Horizontal Tunnel Nazareth Cliff Wheat Field ]]> http://blog.activeword.org/israel-pt-2/feed/ 0 Israel pt. 1 http://blog.activeword.org/israel-pt-1/ http://blog.activeword.org/israel-pt-1/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 16:45:51 +0000 Pastor Bob http://blog.activeword.org/?p=922 Hey guys. I’m currently on an Israel tour with a group from our church. We’re gonna try our hardest to “bring you along” with us by posting pictures and, Lord-willing, some video. Here are the first few pictures from the trip. Enjoy!
Israeli Flag in Joffa Street Sign in Joffa Mediterranean Sinset Muslim Temple by Hotel Sunset Dinner Worship with the Hecocks

]]> http://blog.activeword.org/israel-pt-1/feed/ 3 Freedom of Worship? http://blog.activeword.org/freedom-of-worship/ http://blog.activeword.org/freedom-of-worship/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:58:07 +0000 Pastor Bob http://blog.activeword.org/?p=875 The US Air Force has given neo-pagans an official place of worship at its base in Colorado. Is this cause for concern?

]]> http://blog.activeword.org/freedom-of-worship/feed/ 2 A Deadly Concoction http://blog.activeword.org/deadly-concoction/ http://blog.activeword.org/deadly-concoction/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:37:48 +0000 Pastor Bob http://blog.activeword.org/?p=764 A recent USA Today article discusses many Christians are mixing New Age beliefs with their faith. You can hear my thoughts on the matter below. Click here to read the article.

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