Take a Video Tour of Israel with Moody Radio’s Open Line!
Join hosts Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Joe Stowell on this unforgettable virtual journey to Israel. Experience key biblical and historical sites in Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Galilee, and across this majestic country, connecting each location you visit with a passage in Scripture. You’ll feel like you’re personally traveling through Israel—from wherever you are!
Dr. Michael Rydelnik is Professor of Jewish Studies and Bible at Moody Bible Institute. He is the host and Bible teacher on the Moody Radio call-in program Open Line. He answers listeners’ Bible questions every Saturday morning on more than 200 stations across America.
Dr. Joseph Stowell has served as president of both Moody Bible Institute and Cornerstone University and is the author of over 20 Christian books. Dr. Stowell is currently serving as Global Ambassador and Special Assistant to President Mark Jobe at Moody.
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Pilate Stone
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Uncover an early reference to Pontius Pilate in Caesarea.
Maritima Theater
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Discover the famous ancient city of Caesarea, built along the Mediterranean Sea by Herod the Great.
Maritima Hippodrome
Dr. Joseph Stowell
Dr. Stowell compares ancient Greek culture to modern day challenges from the Maritima Hippodrome in Caesarea.
Mount Carmel - 1
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Overlook the Jezreel Valley below Megiddo from Mt. Carmel.
Mount Carmel - 2
Dr. Joseph Stowell
A study of Elisha and the Shunammite woman from 2 Kings from the top of Mt. Carmel.
Megiddo
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Built during the reign of King Solomon, find out how Megiddo holds special significance to us today.
Chorazin
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Visit an ongoing archaeological dig in the ancient Roman village of Chorazin.
Tel Dan – Dew of Hermon
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Dr. Rydelnik teaches from Psalm 133 from the Tel Dan Nature Reserve, the source of the springs that feed the Jordan River.
Tel Dan – Pagan Altar
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
A lesson from Judges 18 and a pagan altar in Tel Dan remind us what happens when a nation strays from God.
Abraham's Gate
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Follow in the steps of Abraham at the ancient gate of Laish (Abraham’s Gate).
Caesarea Philippi
Dr. Joseph Stowell
Dr. Stowell explains the hostilities facing believers in the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi.
Galilee Overlook
Dr. Joseph Stowell
Join Dr. Stowell in Kursi on the sea of Galilee and discover the early moments when Jesus began to reveal His power to the disciples.
Mount Arbel
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Dr. Rydelnik and the MBI tour group stand on Mt. Arbel and view the towns on the western edge of the Sea of Galilee where 80 percent of Jesus’ ministry of teaching, healing, and encouraging took place.
Geography Lesson
Shira Harpaz-Pomeranz
Guide Shira Pomeranz provides an important geography lesson from the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
On the Sea of Galilee
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Discussing the storms of life from a boat on the Sea of Galilee.
Caves Near Mount Arbel
Shira Harpaz-Pomeranz
Exploring the caves near Mt. Arbel on the route to Nazareth.
Magdala
Dr. Michael and Eva Rydelnik
Go to an ancient synagogue dating back to the time of Jesus along the western shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Shores of Galilee
Dr. Joseph Stowell
A stop at the Sea of Galilee and the unlikely leaders of the early church.
Synagogue at Capernaum
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Enter the city of Capernaum, the site of a miraculous healing.
Beit She'an
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
As you visit Beit She’an, you’ll discover how God can produce great victories in ordinary people who yield themselves to His Spirit.
Gideon's Spring
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Visit the Spring of Herod where Gideon assembled his small army to fight against the Midianites.
Qumran
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Qumran—site of the significant archaeological discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Masada
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Ride the cable car up to Masada and learn about the Jewish resistance to the Roman Empire.
Beersheva
Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Dr. Joseph Stowell
A covenant and an oath at the ancient site of Beersheva.
Valley of Elah
Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Dr. Joseph Stowell
The story of David and Goliath is often presented as a children’s story or an allegory for facing life’s difficulties, but is that really how we should view the encounter in the Valley of Elah?
Herodium
Dr. Joseph Stowell
Dr. Stowell teaches about two kingdoms and two kings in Herodium.
Upper Room
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Journey to an upper room, similar to the one Jesus and the disciples would have gathered in for the Last Supper.
Western Wall
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Teaching at the base of the Western Wall, also known as the “Wailing Wall,” one of the most sacred sites in Jerusalem for the Jewish people.
Southern Steps
Dr. Joseph Stowell
Make your way up the southern steps of the temple where Jesus would have taught.
Robinson's Arch
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Discover the significance of the remains of a unique, arched entrance to the temple platform area and the huge stones scattered at the base of the Western Wall.
Yad Vashem
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Yad Vashem—The World Holocaust Remembrance Center. How can a good God have allowed this?
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Dr. Rydelnik teaches at the entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and explains why he thinks this may be the actual location for the tomb of Jesus.
Jerusalem Overlook
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Overlooking the city of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, discussing the triumphant second coming of Jesus.
Shiloh
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Teaching from Shiloh, the story of Hannah, the mother of Samuel and the coming Messiah.
Pool of Siloam
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Dr. Rydelnik teaches at the Pool of Siloam as on ongoing archaeological dig continues.
Church of St. Anne
"It Is Well With My Soul"
Enjoying the beautiful acoustics at the Church of Saint Anne—“It is Well.”
Pool of Bethesda
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
This amazing archaeological site where Jesus healed the disabled man (John 5) will inspire you to remember that God can move you from debilitating dependence to miraculous deliverance.
Garden Tomb
Dr. Michael Rydelnik
Teaching at the site of the Garden Tomb. It’s not about us—it’s all about Him.