There are two different mountains that people claim to be the Mount of Transfiguration. One is called Mt Hermon and is located in Syria right outside of modern day Israel. We went to the other option which is southwest of the Sea of Galilee and is called Mt Tabor. Once on top of the mountain we found a small chapel inside the Franciscan church where Bro Harper lectured on the significance of what transpired when Jesus was transfigured and Moses and Elijah appeared before Peter, James, and John.
We also went to Megiddo. A couple of biblical events occurred there such as the defeat of Josiah and tbe building of Salomon's stables. Meggido is best well known for its apparent connection to Revelation 16:16 where the battle of Armageddon is mentioned. Many believe that Armageddon can be translated to mean Mount Meggido which would make this the location for the apocalyptic battle. However, Bro Harper explained to us that most likely that scriptural reference of a final battle is more symbolic or figurative than literal, and I agree with that anaylsis.
We ended the day by going swimming in a natural spring. The water was warm and really clear. It almost looked and felt like a large and deep pool with natural borders and bottom. At the end of the pool was a waterfall which was fun to stand under.
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