The ladies of our Israel tour!

Hello,

I pray that you would know that you will have God's perfect peace when you trust Him completely.

Shalom,

Bill

Our guide, Tony, explaining this map of the Rabbi's Tunnel underneath the Western Wall.

Shalom,

I pray that you would be able to pray calmly and quietly in the midst of severe problems because you know that God will help you.

Have a great Sunday Worship Service!

Bill

Israeli soldiers guard the Memorial Flame lit for Memorial Day at the Western Wall.

Hello,

I pray that you will believe God will help you remain calm in the face of adversity because you truly do trust in Him.

Shalom,

Bill

The Temple Institute has almost everything made for the Third Temple, including the Menorah!

Hi,

I pray that you would pray with faith, praising God because of your deep assurance that he does what He says He will do.

Have a beautiful weekend!

Bill

The Western Wall of the Temple Mount.

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Hoshea (2 Kings 18:9-11).

2. Zedekiah (2 Chron. 36:10).

3. Shalmaneser (2 Kings 17:3, 6).

4. Adonijah (1 Kings 2:23-25).

5. Tetrarch of Galilee (Luke 3:1).

New Quiz: Royalty #5

Answer these questions.

1. What ruler followed Joash as king of Israel?

2. What king did Saul refuse to kill in direct disobedience to God's command?

3. What king got a withered hand because he tried to have a prophet arrested?

4. How did Jezebel die?

5. Over what people was Balak king?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Model of Herod's Temple on the Temple Mount at the time of Jesus.

Hello,

I pray that you would have strong faith in God because the abundance of God's Word in your heart flows out of your mouth.

Shalom,

Bill

A model of the Old City of Jerusalem from Bible times with the Temple in place on the Temple Mount.

Hi,

I pray that you would have a deep and unwavering faith because you continually speak God's Word as you pray.

Have a wonderful day!

Bill

A view of the Old City of Jerusalem from Mount Zion.

Hello,

I pray that you would have the certainty that God will answer your prayers because you are set free by the Truth of His Word.

Shalom,

Bill

Part of the Garden of Gethsemane where there is one 3000 year old tree that would have witnessed the Temple Solomon built and a few that are 2000 years old. These older trees would all have been there when Jesus was here! Amazing!

Shalom,

I pray that you will have the discipline to continually fill your heart with the living Word of God.

Have a great Worship Service!

Bill

The Golden Gate, which is in the middle of the eastern side of the Temple Mount, was sealed by the Muslims in 1541 to try to prevent Messiah from returning through it. The remains of the original Beautiful Gate from Jesus time on earth has been found beneath. When Jesus returns and sets His feet on the Mount of Olives, this Gate will be open and He WILL walk through them into HIS city again!

Shalom,

I pray that you would have the discipline for your ears to continually hear your mouth speaking the Word of God.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Taking a brief rest before continuing on with our wonderful and very informative tour of Jerusalem!

Hello,

I pray that you would understand the importance of praying continually for the pastor, staff members and other members of your local church.

Shalom,

Bill

These were most likely the type of thorns that were used to make the crown of thorns that Jesus was forced to wear. Can you even imagine it?!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Because He was pleased that Solomon asked for wisdom (2 Chron. 1"11-12).

2. Absalom (2 Sam. 18:1-18).

3. Balak (Num. 22).

4. Samuel (1 Sam. 8:6-7).

5. Darius (Dan. 5:31; 6:16-23).

New Quiz: Royalty #4

Answer these questions.

1. Who was the last king of Israel?

2. Who was the last king of Judah?

3. What king took Israel into captivity to Assyria?

4. Who tried to take over as king when avid died?

5. Besides king of Judea, what was Herod's other title?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Walking down the Palm Sunday Road, the road that was covered with palm branches when the people shouted "Hosanna - Blessed it He who comes in the Name of the Lord"!

Hello,

I pray that you would anchor your faith in the mighty power of God and His superhuman Word that lives in your heart.

Shalom,

Bill

The city of Jerusalem in the background was amazing to see from this spot!

Hi,

I pray that you would believe that you can serve God more fully when your heart is overflowing with his living Word.

Have a fantastic day!

Bill

A view of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus.

Hello,

I pray that you would have unwavering faith, committing every problem to the Lord and leaving these problems with him.

Have a great week!

Bill

Water Baptism in the Jordan River is a very special moment for many Israeli "pilgrims"!

Shalom,

I pray that you would turn away from your limited human logic, trusting completely in the Lord to direct your paths.

Have a powerful Sunday worship service!

Bill

A great view from the front window of our motor coach with tour guide, Tony, and his microphone!

Hello,

I pray that you would have complete faith in the mighty supernatural power of the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Shalom,

Bill

The Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias) where Jesus spent much of His time.

Hi,

I pray that you would know that you can overcome the attacks of satan because your faith in God is deeply rooted.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

I just spent three fun days with Kristine and Avery, my beautiful daughter and granddaughter!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Killed all her grandchildren so she could be queen (2 Kings 11:1).

2. King Hiram of Tyre (2 Chron. 2:3, 8).

3. Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 24).

4. Herod: Herod the Great (Matt. 2:1-20), Herod Antipas (Mark 8:15), Herod Agrippa I (Acts 12) and Herod Agrippa II (Acts 25).

5. Saul (1 Sam. 28:7-25).

New Quiz: Royalty #3.

Answer these questions.

1. Why did God give Solomon riches, wealth and honor?

2. What royal heir got hanged by his hair in a tree?

3. For what king of Moab did Balaam work?

4. Whose feelings were hurt because Israel wanted a king?

5. What king threw Daniel into the lion's den?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

The beautiful national flag of the nation of Israel!

Shalom,

I pray that YOU would pray with peace, resting in the Lord because you are absolutely certain that the Lord will fight for you.

Have a great day!

Bill

We took a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee!

Hello,

I pray that you would have absolute faith that God can and will find a solution when you can see no possible solution.

Shalom,

Bill

The hometown of Jesus during His ministry.

Shalom,

I pray that you would have absolute and total faith that the Lord will deliver you from every problem you will ever face.

Have a great week!

Bill

Our tremendous guide, Tony!

Hi,

I pray that you would have absolute faith that God can and will solve your problems because He reigns over everything.

Have a great worship service!

Bill

A model of the city of Megiddo.

Hello,

I pray that you would have absolute confidence that Jesus Christ will bring you safely through every problem.

Shalom,

Bill

The whole group on Mt. Carmel.

Shalom,

I pray that you would commit everything to the Lord with complete confidence that He will bless your faith.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

Pastor Bob Yandian and Pastor Bill Novak baptizing in the Jordan River, Israel!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Ahab and Jezebel (1 Kings 21).

2. Jehu (2 Kings 9:20).

3. Vashti (Esther 1:11).

4. Melchizedek (Gen. 14:17-20).

5. Ahab (1 Kings 16:30).

New Quiz: Royalty #2

Answer these questions.

1. What horrible thing did Athaliah do?

2. What king sent cedars to both David and Solomon?

3. What Babylonian king commandeered Judah into captivity?

4. What name applies to a line of wicked kings from the time of Jesus through the apostle Paul?

5. What king solicited the services of the witch of Endor?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Our Israel tour group sitting in an ancient theater at Ceasarea.

Hello,

I pray that you would know that God will not disappoint you and that He will honor your expectations from Him.

Shalom,

Bill

This is the whole group that we toured Israel with, including our guide, Tony.

Shalom,

I pray believing that you will see the glory of God because you trust the Lord completely.

Have a great day!

Bill

Grandpa Billy was blessed to have Avery, Kristine and Nick home for the weekend!

Hi,

I pray with unwavering faith that Jesus Christ will provide the strength for everything you will ever need.

Shalom,

Bill

"Sweet dreams pretty baby girl"!

Hello,

I pray that, knowing how weak and inadequate you are on your own, you would trust completely in the Lord instead of yourself!

Have a Word-filled week!

Bill

"Grandpa says that I am the prettiest baby girl in the world"!

Shalom,

I pray that you would pray, knowing that you are inadequate, but with certainty that God's power is more than sufficient.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Bill