Our study trips provide participants with experiences and insights into the culture, geography and history of the land of the Bible. Vital to this is walking the land as Jesus and his talmidim (disciples) did. The followers of Jesus not only learned with their eyes and ears but also with their feet. In so doing they grew into a close net community. As we learn with our feet, the Word of God grows our perspective in new and exciting ways.
Under the Fig Tree study experience are not the typical “tours” where tourist sites drive the tour. We view our study trip ministry as a message to be experienced, one from which God will seek fruit. Signing on to travel with George will involve going to a variety of key biblical sites along with ones not found on typical tours.
Our trip experiences include visiting upper and lower Egypt (pyramids), the Sinai, the Negev and Judah wilderness, central and southern Jordan (Petra), north and central Galilee, Jerusalem and the old city, as well as traditional and non-traditional sites.
Spiritual preparation
Sh’ma
With great confidence I can say that there was never a day in the life of Jesus, our Messiah, when He did not lift His hands toward heaven and declare to the Father:
Shema Israel, Adonai elohenu, Adonai echad,
Ve'ahavta et Adonai eloeikah,
b'khol levavkah,
uve'khol naphshekah,
uve'khol m'odekah.
Ve'ahavta re acha comocha.
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 strength!
Love your neighbor as yourself.
(Deut 6:4,5 & Lev 19:18)
Would you please start hiding the Sh'ma away in your heart in Hebrew and English. We will be using this prayer many times throughout our experience.
Physical preparation
Our trips involve preparing physically and spiritually for the rigorous pace of the experience. Please see more specific details on the Typical Day, Preparation and Recommended Reading link regarding physical preparation, clothing, weather, reading and prayer list, and more.
Suggested Packing List
Passport
Your passport must be valid for six months after the date of your return to the United States.
