Pastor Mike in Israel

Pastor Mike in Israel

Pastor Mike was in Israel in early 2020 and recorded these devotions from the Holy Land. Travel with Pastor Mike as he visits some of the Holy Land's most revered sites, bringing the Bible to life with these devotions!

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Pastor Mike in Israel
  • Don't Be Like the Tombs: Hope From Israel

    What makes Jesus snap? When people are hypocrites and try to appear holy and righteous when they're not. But there is a way to be right with Jesus.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem among Jewish tombs, Pastor Mike shows...

  • Are You Worth Climbing Hills For? - Hope From Israel

    God doesn't just care about one lost sheep. He's willing to work for it.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at the foot of Mount Arbel in Galilee, Pastor Mike shows us just how hard it is to find one lost sheep.

  • Jesus' Challenge to You: Hope From Israel

    What was the topic that Jesus talked about the most? The answer may surprise you as Pastor Mike shares how this affects you.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Magdala in Galilee, Pastor Mike reminds us how we follow Jesus.

  • Build Your Self-Control: Hope From Israel

    Self-control is one of the hardest things in the world. And the devil will tempt you. But you can build a wall of self-control with help from the Holy Spirit.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at the Southern Wall in Jerusalem, Pastor Mike reminds us how ...

  • Get Past Life's Hills and Valleys

    Oftentimes we don't connect with God because of our mountain of pride or valley of shame. And yet, we still have a flat path to Jesus.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at the foot of Mount Arbel in Galilee, Pastor Mike shows us how the hills and valleys...

  • The Remedy for Jealousy: Hope From Israel

    Do you find yourself getting jealous of others? There's a great remedy to that jealousy.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Capernaum in Galilee, Pastor Mike reminds us of what endures forever.

  • You Can Pass Through the Gate: Hope From Israel

    You may not be able to visit Jerusalem, but you can pass through the gate to heavenly Jerusalem.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Jerusalem at the Zion Gate, Pastor Mike reminds us that the gates are open for us.

  • Jesus Didn't Make a U-Turn: Hope From Israel

    Jesus knew what would happen if he continued down the Palm Sunday road into Jerusalem. But he continued anyway.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Jerusalem at the Palm Sunday road, Pastor Mike reminds us that Jesus did not turn around.

  • From Heaven to Homeless: Hope From Israel

    Wherever you live and can rest, know that it's because Jesus became homeless for you.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Capernaum in Galilee at Peter's house, Pastor Mike reminds us how Jesus had nowhere to lay his head.

  • The Great Exchange for You: Hope From Israel

    When we think of the hope of forgiveness, we often think of the cross. But Pastor Mike challenges us to think of Jesus' time before the cross.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Nazareth at the Basilica of the Anunciation, Pastor Mike reminds us how Jes...

  • One Single Sacrifice: Hope From Israel

    How do we stay safe from the dangers of this world? What sacrifices do we have to make?

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Megiddo in central Israel where Canannites used to make scores of sacrifices to their pagan gods, Pastor Mike reminds us of the on...

  • Your Wall of Fire: Hope From Israel

    When things fall apart, remember that you have a God who is like a wall of fire around you.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Jerusalem at the Southern Wall of the Temple Mount, Pastor Mike reminds us of God's protection.

  • Is God's Name Holy in Your Heart? - Hope From Israel

    What do you think about when you think about God?

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at the Mount of Beatitudes, Pastor Mike uses the Lord's Prayer to remind us how holy God is.

  • How Much Does God Love You? - Hope From Israel

    You have no clue how much God loves you.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at the Mount of Beatitudes, Pastor Mike reminds us of God's unfathomable love.

  • God's Love Isn't Pop Culture: Hope From Israel

    We live in a temporary pop culture world where things are here today and then gone tomorrow. But God's love is more like an olive tree.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Jerusalem at the Garden of Gethsemane, Pastor Mike reminds us of the love that end...

  • Our God Is a Rock: Hope From Israel

    Our struggles are serious, but they aren't strong enough to push away the rock we call God.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Jerusalem at the Western Wall of the Temple Mount, Pastor Mike reminds us of God's awesome, immovable power.

  • God's Protection for You: Hope From Israel

    How amazing is God? Think of him like an ancient city protecting you.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at the walls of Jerusalem, Pastor Mike reminds us of how strong God is.

  • Don't Be Afraid: Hope From Israel

    If you're anxious and worried, all you need to do is remember the ascension of Jesus.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at the Chapel of the Ascension near Jerusalem, where many believe Jesus ascended to heaven, Pastor Mike reminds us that Jesus is ruling...

  • Help Us Overcome Our Unbelief: Hope From Israel

    Even if you're a Christian and believe in Jesus, are there some things that are so hard to believe?

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here near Mount Tabor, where many believe Jesus was transfigured, Pastor Mike reminds us of Jesus' patience with us.

  • Following Jesus Is Hard: Hope From Israel

    How hard is it to follow Jesus? The rocky hills of Galilee provide a vivid illustration of the difficulties.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at Mount Arbel in Galilee, Pastor Mike shares how following Jesus is hard.

  • You Can't. But He Can. - Hope From Israel

    There are many parts of the Christian life where you feel like you can't. But remember whose help you have so that you can.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Jerusalem at the Southern Wall of the Temple Mount, Pastor Mike reminds us how the seemingly i...

  • Keep Doing Hard Things: Hope From Israel

    Why are you motivated to do hard things?

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Capernaum where Jesus did his ministry, Pastor Mike encourages us to keep serving even when it's difficult.

  • Suffer Anyway: Hope From Israel

    If you follow Jesus, many will not love or accept you. But suffer anyway.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in Jerusalem, Pastor Mike encourages us to look forward to the city that is to come.

  • Do People Know You're a Christian? - Hope From Israel

    Letting your light shine isn't just about the amazing things you do. It's so much more.

    Pastor Mike was in Israel in 2020 right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here where Jesus gave his famous Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Mike reminds us about our role to shine.