Jesus Resurrection and Walking the Bible

Yesterday morning I could not resist attending our annual Sunrise Service on Garrett Mt. It was a beautiful morning  and as you can see even the deer came out. It was wonderful to be with the many different churches and get to give some Madison Ave. folks a hug as well. It was good to celebrate Jesus resurrection on with everyone on top of the Mountain.

Later in the morning Debra and I drove into lower Manhattan to worship with City Grace Church. This is one of the earlier New York church plants but I had never been able to actually worship with them. There was great worship of a wide variety and Pastor Ben Spalink had a wonderful message addressing the "so what" of the Resurrection. After worship they had a luncheon brunch for all. On Saturday I was listening to a wonderful song entitled "Who am I" by Casting Crowns. I offer this to you as a wonderful way to remember the "so what" of Jesus death and resurrection. You can listen to it and watch one video version by pressing HERE.

City Grace Easter Brunch - Thats Pastor Ben on the right 

 Today we are flying out to Amman Jordan for a 2 week Biblical Study Tour with Under the Fig Tree Ministries.  Rev. George DeJong is the found of this ministry and leader of the group. He teaches in a Rabbinic style on site as we walk.  There is a great short video if you click on the above site that will give you some idea of what is in store for us. I'm going with expectation for what the Lord has for me from Ezekiel 40:4, “See with your eyes, hear with your ears, and set your hearts on everything I am going to show you, for that is why you have been brought here. Then tell the house of Israel everything you see.”
I see there may be a blog of the trip accessible from the website if you are interested. 
Rev. Miller, my good friend and long time prayer partner is going as well. We have been preparing ourselves with regular walking/hiking around Paterson, Eastside Park, Garret Mt, Jefferson St. hill. We have been also learning the Sh'ma in Hebrew.

Shema Israel, Adonai elohenu, Adonai echad, Ve’ahavta et Adonai eloeikah,

B’khol levavkah,Uve’khol naphshekah,Uve’khol m’odekah

Hear O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord Alone Love the Lord your God 

With all your heart,With all your soul,And with all your might!

                                          Give it a try from this LINK and hit the play button.
Here is our schedule for the next two weeks.

April 1 International Travel
Day 2 Jordan North: The World of the 1st Century B.C.
Day 3 Galilee: Around the Sea – The Community that shaped Jesus
Day 4 Galilee: Journey to Northern Israel
Day 5 From Galilee to Jerusalem
Day 6 The Shephelah: Engaging the World for God
Day 7 Jerusalem: The Old City & the Passion of Christ
Day 8 Judean Wilderness: Solitude and Safety
Day 9 The Negev & Arabah: Engaging the Wilderness
Day 10 Petra: Capitol of the Nabateans
Day 11 Jordan Center & the Dead Sea: From Jordan to Egypt
Day 12 Aswan & the gods of Egypt
Day 13 Luxor & the Redemption of Slaves
Day 14 Cairo: Where Stone Touches Sky
April 15 International Travel

We would also appreciate your prayers for us doing the following 2 weeks.

• For travel safety to, from and within Egypt, Jordan, and Israel. Psalm 43:3
  
• For health and strength for participants to make the most of this gift. 1 Samuel 25:6, Nehemiah
  8:10, John 17:21
  
• For the leaders of the group, for good choices, good communication, for sensitivity, and patience.
  Galatians 5:25
  
• For all of us to grow in our understanding of the Bible and to deepen our faith I Jesus Christ, our
  Messiah. Psalm 119:34-36, Deuteronomy 6:5
  
• For us to be faithful witnesses during this trip wherever we go. 2 Timothy 4:2
  
• For the glory of God in all of this. Psalm 34:3 
  

I will not be posting here again until we return. May the Lord bless and Keep YOU!