“The Life and Land of Jesus”
with North West Foursquare Church
12-Day Israel Study Program
October 18-29, 2025
Day One: Saturday, Oct 18, 2025
Depart SEA for the group flight to Israel. Meals and overnight: In flight.
Day Two: Sunday, Oct 19, 2025
Arrive Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. Transfer to hotel near Tel Aviv for dinner and a good night’s rest! Overnight: Along the coastal Mediterranean area. D
Day Three: Monday, Oct 20, 2025
Four Conflicts in the Background of the Gospels: Highlighting example sites, this study focuses on four key conflicts in the background of Jesus’ public ministry. Sites: Caesarea Maritima, Mt. Carmel, Valley of Armageddon, Zippori, Nazareth. Overnight: near the Sea of Galilee. B, D
Day Four: Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025
Characteristics of the Disciples: Using the four gospel accounts, we will investigate the Gospel hints on the background, education and theology of the disciples. Sites: Mt. Arbel (weather permitting), Magdala, Mt. Beatitudes, Capernaum, Ancient Boat exhibit, boat ride. Overnight: near the Sea of Galilee. B, D
Day Five: Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
Private Teachings for the Disciples: Based on the five sermons in the Gospel according to Matthew, our focus will be on the common teaching style of the ancient rabbis. Sites: Tel Dan, Banias (Caesarea Philippi), overlook into Syria, Qatzrin (Talmudic Village). Overnight: near the Sea of Galilee. B, D
Day Six: Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
The Perean Ministry of Jesus: We will address the issues of the Perean Ministry, with particular examination of Luke 10-19, the “special section” of this account. Sites: Beth Shean, Jordan Valley, Jericho overlook, Dead Sea. Anticipated early arrival at the hotel in order to utilize their spa facilities. Overnight: spa hotel at Dead Sea. B, D
Day Seven: Friday, Oct 24, 2025
Hebrew Themes of the Wilderness: From the desert storm of Habakkuk, to the salt covenant of David, various Biblical wilderness themes will be highlighted, and then “Up to Jerusalem”. Sites: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran. Overnight: Jerusalem. B,D
Day Eight: Saturday, Oct 25, 2025
Messianic Expectations and Disappointments: With a specific view of the history of “other Messiahs” we will discuss Jewish expectations for a Messiah, and their relationship to the record of the preaching of Jesus. In the afternoon: Setting of the Birth Narrative: We will investigate what the Biblical accounts tell us of Jesus’ birth Sites: Mt. of Olives, Gethsemane, Bethlehem, Shepherd’s Fields. Overnight: Jerusalem. B,D
Day Nine: Sunday, Oct 26, 2025
A Living People: Visit to Gush Etzion Memorial. Old City Jewish Quarter (Cardo, Broad Wall, Herodian mansions), Western Wall plaza, South Wall steps. Overnight: Jerusalem. B, D
Day Ten: Monday, Oct 27, 2025
Jewish Questionings and Roman Trials of Jesus: The arrest, trial and conviction of Jesus will be our subject as we journey through the “salvation geography” of Jerusalem in the Gospel According to John. Sites: Temple Mount, Pools of Bethesda, Via Dolorosa, Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb (with communion). Overnight: Jerusalem. B, D
Day Eleven: Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025
Our day at leisure allows time to shop, visit other sites, or just relax and take in the local culture. Overnight: Jerusalem. B,D
Day Twelve: Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025
Return flight from Tel Aviv to USA, connecting with flights to SEA, arriving later the same day.
Every reasonable effort will be made to follow the itinerary, but due to the uncertain nature of travel, CTSP reserves the right to change the program as needed.
TOUR CONDITIONS
October 18-29, 2025 LAND ONLY tour to Israel #251001 for Northwest Church with Ben Dixon includes hotels, Israeli buffet breakfast and dinner daily; all tips for group services, full sightseeing, the services of an English-speaking local guide, and all entrance fees to sites as listed in the program. All taxes and surcharges in effect as of May 1, 2024 are included. If additional surcharges or taxes are imposed by the airlines or governments, any additional amounts will be the responsibility of the passenger. This price is based on a minimum of 30 passengers.
FULL TOUR PRICE will be announced approximately November 18, 2024 and will include air from Seattle (SEA), and group transfers.
NOT INCLUDED are any expenses required for COVID compliance, personal items such as laundry; drinks or coffee with dinners; lunches, tips for personal favors; excess baggage and forwarding of baggage; transfers other than with the group; optional travel insurance.
YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS are based on First Class (4*) hotels using double occupancy in a twin bedded room with private bath. There is a supplemental charge of $1300 if you prefer a single room. Individuals enrolling without a roommate may request to be matched with a roommate. In the event that a roommate is not available, individuals will be required to pay the single supplement charge. All single rooms are subject to availability and may be smaller than normal twin rooms.
PAYMENT: A nonrefundable deposit of $400 per person, is required to secure your place on the program. A second payment of $2400 per person is due six (6) months prior to departure. Deposits received within six (6) months of departure require a total initial payment of $2800. Final payment is due to CTSP three (3) months prior to departure. Thereafter, a late payment fee of $100 per person per month will be assessed.
CANCELLATION FEES:
90+ days prior ….. non-refundable deposit
66-90 days prior ….. 50% plus non-refundable deposit
0-65 days prior …… No refund
*If your cancellation results in a roommate needing a single supplement, that amount will be charged to you in addition to the above fees.
*All refund claims must be in writing to CTSP. There is no refund for any services not used.
TRIP INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Insurance purchased within two weeks of deposit provides the best value, and may cover pre-existing conditions.
ITINERARY LENGTH: Flight times are subject to change without advance notice. CTSP is not responsible for changes and delays in airline schedules and does not reimburse passengers for expenses resulting from delays. Because airlines often change flight times and dates at the last minute, CTSP strongly recommends that if passengers are purchasing any connecting tickets they should be able to be changed without heavy fees or penalties. If airline(s) change flight schedules, CTSP reserves the right to lengthen or shorten the itinerary accordingly, and whenever possible, you will be notified in writing. If changes necessitate extra overnights, you will be charged (per person, per night) US$180 double occupancy, or US$320 for single rooms (includes single supplement).
AIRLINE ARRANGEMENTS from Seattle (SEA) will be included in the Full Tour price. Air Transportation will be economy class aboard regularly scheduled carriers utilizing non-refundable, non-transferable, non-amendable tickets. Once your ticket has been written, it cannot be transferred, rewritten, or refunded.
YOUR LUGGAGE is restricted in size and shape by the airline, and is limited to one checked piece (max 50#), one carryon, plus a smaller personal piece. You should check with the airline for the specific restrictions.
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
CTSP agrees to provide the itinerary described for this trip, and it represents the entire agreement between the passenger and CTSP. No changes or deviations are effective unless approved in writing and signed by an authorized officer of CTSP. Except as stated herein, no person is authorized to cancel, modify, or vary the study program arrangements (during the course) or to make any representation of warranty concerning the program.
All prices, itineraries, and schedules are subject to regulations and changes thereof by acts of Government, International Agreement and Airline tariff adjustments, rules and regulations.
CTSP reserves the right to change or withdraw the program, in whole or in part, at any time. In the event of a change, the sole exclusive obligation of CTSP will be to refund pro rata any recoverable payment received, based on recovered funds. In the event of rescheduling of the program due to unforeseen circumstances, the cancellation and refund clause will apply. CTSP reserves the right to refuse or to revoke travel to anyone who is, in the sole judgment of CTSP, incapable of or detrimental to group travel.
Except for the willful negligence of its direct employees, CTSP assumes no liability or responsibility for any injuries, inconveniences, illness, irregularity or incidental damages occasioned by circumstances beyond the control of CTSP, or by any person or reason whatsoever, including, but not limited to events such as strikes, revolts, wars, natural disaster, closures of airports or hotels, default or omission of any common or private carrier or the default, negligence, or omission of any by any third party providing services or facilities related to or included in this program.
The commercial carriers are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not on board commercial carriers. The passenger contracts, in use by all commercial carriers involved, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the commercial carriers and the passenger or purchaser of this program and/or passage and program operator assumes no liability or responsibility in connection therewith.
ENROLLMENT in and payment of the deposit for the tour constitutes your acceptance of the Program Conditions and Statement of Responsibility.