Today we visited Megiddo, a tell with 26 layers of the ruins of ancient cities. Isn’t that crazy? The name mentioned in the New Testament, Armageddon, is a derivation from the word Megiddo—meaning Mount of Megiddo. We went through their waterway tunnel that they built for safety. Megiddo was in a very important location that guarded a trade route that connected Egypt and Assyria.
After that we visited two churches in Nazareth. The first was a very elaborate Catholic church where Gabriel is said to have visited Mary to tell her she was pregnant with Jesus. There was magnificent artwork of Mary and Jesus, gifts from all over the world, hung up around the church. We then spent time at another smaller and simpler church, a place commemorated for when the Priests gave Jesus the scrolls to read from.
We went to a lovely little park to visit the place where God brings the Israelite army from thirty-two thousand men to three hundred men. He wanted the Israelites to see that his hand of protection was on them, instead of winning the battle in their own strength (Judges 7). I think Gideon’s story is an incredible example of faith.
Lastly we went to the old ancient ruins of Beit She’an. It reminded me so much of Pompeii in Italy! This was an old Roman city in the North District of Israel. The Bible mentions it as a Canaanite city in Joshua. This place obviously in ruins—but it was incredible! The Romans lived in luxury. There was a very elaborate theatre, spa, shops, and restaurants found when archaeologists began to excavate the area. I definitely enjoyed exploring the ruins and then later climbing the mountain for an exceptional view.
Tonight we are going to Coffeebean to chill and play cards.
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