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Migdal Synagogue

The hometown of Mary Magdalene. A synagogue uncovered from the time of Jesus, for certain He would have been in this synagogue. Parts of the origin mosaic floor of the synagogue found intact. On the threshold of the main synagogue...

Northern Israel

The Jezreel Valley from Tel Megiddo, also known as the Valley of Armageddon.   A manger or stone feeding trough at Solomon’s stables at Megiddo. Probably like the one Baby Jesus used as a bed.   An open tomb along the side of the road, one of the only...

Mediterranean Coast

The Mediterranean on our way to Joppa. The ancient wall to the city of Joppa where the main city gate was located. The Tel Aviv skyline from Joppa.Teaching at the theatre at Caesarea Maritima. The ancient city of Caesarea. Picking up seashells on...

Arrived in Israel

We're here! We arrived safely a few hours ago. Israel is 9 hours ahead of Arizona so we're about to go to sleep. The Mediterranean at sundown for our hotel. Some shots at the airport. A small part of the Tel Aviv skyline from the...

Israel 2015

Leslie and I are going to Israel this week and we'll be photo-blogging throughout the trip right here on this site. Be sure to check back daily. We appreciate your prayers for safety, health, and a blessed trip. Pastor Mark...

Do Not Fear by Pastor Mark Martin

Do Not Fear by Pastor Mark Martin   During the children of Israel's exodus from Egypt and before the parting of the Red Sea, Pharaoh's army pursued the Israelites because he was determined to return them to slavery. There seemed to be no possible way to escape...

The End of Sin by Mark Martin

In this message, "The End of Sin," Pastor Mark Martin teaches on Revelation 20:4-15 concerning the Millennium. "Then I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded...