Monthly Archives: November 2017

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008: Elijah’s Showdown on Mt Carmel

Elijah Statue on Mt Carmel

It’s one of the greatest showdowns in history.

Elijah and the prophets of Baal faceoff in a battle for a demonstration of the power of the true God! Guess who wins?

You may have heard this story hundreds of times. Yet, Hans brings insights from the original Hebrew that may just surprise you.

In today’s podcast, we are standing on the viewpoint of the Mahraqa Monastery on Mt Carmel, Israel. The view of the Jezreel Valley below is stunning. Yet, the story we are about to hear is far greater.

(See photos of the monastery and Mt Carmel at the end of this post. You can also download the free packing list promised in this week’s episode)

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In this Episode, You’ll Discover:

  • How the Hebrew interpretation of what the people shouted is more illuminating
  • Elijah didn’t build the altar, he healed it.
  • What the ‘healing’ of the altar means for us today.
  • Our free giveaway: A packing list (see below)!
  • Some photos below from Mt Carmel

Let Us Know What You Think:

We’d love to hear from you so we can serve you better. Please send us an email to let us know what you think. Email us at info@breakforthjourneys.com.

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You’ll be inspired by beautiful photos of the Lands of the Bible, breaking news, stories of faith, and updates.

 

 

 

Photos from Mt Carmel (Photos from Arlen Salte and Adobe Stock):

Muhraqa monastery on Mount Carmel

The view of the Jezreel Valley from Mt Carmel

 

Panorama of the Jezreel Valley from Mt. Carmel

Your free Packing Checklist

Your free packing list for your Spiritual Journey to the Lands of the Bible:
Don’t forget to pack everything. This checklist can help. Just print it off well before your trip and check things off as you pack them. There is also space to add your own items.

To download the packing checklist, click here.

 

Our Next Tour Hans, Arlen & Elsa are leading:

In this Episode, we mentioned one tour: Break Forth Israel & Jordan NEXT Level 2018. This amazing spiritual journey of a lifetime will sell out. You can get your free brochure and learn more here.

 

 

 

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007: Podcast Episode: Our Victory over Fear: On Site at Caesarea Philippi.

Ancient temple of Pan (Caesarea Philippi – Banias)

Fear can be crippling. Yet, Jesus came to set us free from the crippling impact of fear.

In today’s podcast, we travel to Caesarea Philippi in Northern Israel, to hear one of the most important lessons that Jesus taught His disciples. To get away from the growing press of the crowds, Jesus brings his disciples to a quieter place to share one of the most important messages with them that he would ever teach.

Today’s Episode of the Break Forth Journeys Podcast is based on Matthew 16:13 – 20 (NIV).

“When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.”  Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being. Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.  And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.”  Then he sternly warned the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.”

In today’s episode, our group is standing at the base of the Cave of Pan, a location of one of the darkest heathen worship centres in Jesus’ day. (See photos at the end of this post)

Click below to play the Podcast (even better – subscribe in iTunes, Google Play or your favourite podcast player) 

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In this Episode, You’ll Discover:

  • Why the Temple and Cave of Pan would be the ideal place for Jesus to give this lesson
  • Jesus bold proclamation of victory for the church.
  • Why this is a Turning Point for Simon Peter and the disciples.
  • Learn a little Hebrew and Aramaic.
  • Our third tour tip: What clothes do you wear for your trip!
  • Some photos below from Caesarea Philippi 

Let Us Know What You Think:

We’d love to hear from you so we can serve you better. Please send us an email to let us know what you think. Email us at info@breakforthjourneys.com.

‘Like’ Our FaceBook Page:

You’ll be inspired by beautiful photos of the Lands of the Bible, breaking news, stories of faith, and updates.

 

 

 

Photos from Caesarea Philippi (personal photos from Arlen Salte, Linnea Salte, Lisa Forseth and Adobe Stock):

Water flowing from Caesarea Philippi into the Jordan River

Ancient remains of Agrippa palace in Caesarea Philippi.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entrance to the Temple to Pan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remnants of the Temple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jared and Bethany Salte leading victorious worship below the Cave of Pan

Jared and Bethany Salte leading victorious worship below the Cave of Pan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Worshipping without fear below the Cave of Pan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Next Tour Hans, Arlen & Elsa are leading:

In this Episode, we mentioned one tour: Break Forth Israel & Jordan NEXT Level 2018. This amazing spiritual journey of a lifetime will sell out. You can get your free brochure and learn more here.