Visiting the Holy Land: Sites in Israel to Help Your Child Connect With God

9/1/2019

Visiting the Holy Land: Sites in Israel to Help Your Child Connect With God

Milton Goh and Amilee Kang also visited Capernaum, the town where Jesus lived. Many of Jesus' miracles as recorded in the four Gospels were done there.

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The number of young adults and children that claim to be Christian has been falling. According to research conducted by the Pew Research Center, a majority of millennials, or people between the ages of 18 and 29 believe that faith in God isn’t necessary to be a good person with fine morals and that the number of young people that are confident there is a God has diminished over time.

This is possibly because the younger generations haven’t been able to connect with God and their faith in a way that makes sense to them.
Nowadays, millennials want to see and experience things for themselves and not just be told what to believe.

If you’d like to help your child connect with God, you might want to bring them to see their faith up close and personal directly from the source.
By taking a trip to Israel, you can show them 2,000 years of Biblical history and help them identify with God at some of these inspiring sites.

Start with the birthplace of Jesus

Bethlehem is known worldwide as the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth. It is also home to one of the oldest Christian communities in the world. Therefore, your child will find a lot to see and many people to talk to about their faith.

Start your trip by visiting the Church of Nativity, the oldest Christian site and one of the world’s most inspiring church buildings. Here, you can teach your child all about the history of Christianity and why it is important.

Then, head beneath the church and you’ll find the exact site where Jesus was born, marked by a 14-pointed star in the ground.
Your child will feel overwhelmed by the passion of everyone kneeling towards the star to get a little closer to their faith.

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Spend some quality time in Jerusalem

Another place you’ll want to make sure you spend a lot of time is Jerusalem, and particularly Old City in Jerusalem. Here, you’ll find many historical sites that are important to the Christian faith and will help your child connect to the past.

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is located in the Old City and serves as the site of Jesus’ crucifixion. When you walk inside, you’ll feel stunned at the beautiful architecture of the church building and the various spots in the building that mark Jesus’ last hours.

It’s a truly emotionally-moving place and your child will definitely be swept away by everyone’s intensity and belief.
Along with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem is also home to the Church of All Nations which is where Jesus was believed to have conducted his last prayers before being betrayed by Judas and captured by the Romans, and the Church of St. John the Baptist, which marks the birthplace of John the Baptist.

Feel raw emotions at Qasr el Yahud

According to Mathew 3:13-17, Qasr el Yahud is the legendary location that where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, and also the spot where Israelites crossed the Jordan into the land of Canaan.

For a Christian pilgrimage to the Holy Land, this is definitely a must-do to show your child his or her Christian roots. Here, you’ll find a more peaceful and tranquil site in comparison to the rest of your stops, which makes Qasr el Yahud the perfect spot to experience raw emotion and spirituality.

Your child will watch people submerge themselves in the water and feel moved by their unwavering faith.
The site is also managed by the Israel Nature Parks Authority and is, therefore, free to enter. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Qasr el Yahud can be found on the road to Jericho, off Road 90.
Before you visit though, you’ll want to drink plenty of water and bring some extra with you because this stop is one of the hottest places in Israel and you will definitely feel the heat.

Connect with nature on the Jesus Trail

One way to connect with God is through nature. A hike through the wonderful views of God's beautiful earth can open our minds and allow us to be inspired, taken, and moved.

The Jesus Trail is a beautiful trail for any children that are nature or adventure lovers. Starting from Nazareth, the trail is a 40-mile hike that ends on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
Most people finish it in 3-4 days and can leave the site feeling closer to themselves and God.

Throughout the trail, you’ll view the sites that Jesus traveled to throughout the New Testament, such as Zippori where Jesus was an apprentice carpenter, and Cana where Jesus most famously turned water into wine.

The scenery on the hike is also extremely uplifting and magnificent as you travel through green valleys, barren deserts, and water-filled views.
If your child is up for the challenge, this hike is definitely a to-do if you want to reconnect with your faith and become more knowledgeable about Jesus and His life on earth.

Preparing for Your Trip

To give your child the most out of your trip, you’ll want to prepare beforehand. It may be hard to find a connection to the sites if they aren’t up to date on their Bible knowledge, so give them books on historical context or show them a documentary about the Holy Land of Israel.

This can help them become excited about the trip. Show them what they should expect to see, experience, and learn.

You will also want to make sure that you have your visas arranged and ensure that you have your shots updated for the trip.
If you feel led to, you could take a Hepatitis A, measles-mumps-rubella, or a flu shot to help you stay safe and healthy during your travels.

A trip to the Holy Land will help your child connect with his or her faith. They’ll learn all about God, Jesus, and be able to experience the roots of Christianity for themselves.
In the modern times of doubt where "seeing is believing", it will help them understand Christianity on their own terms.

A trip to the Holy Land will help your child connect with his or her faith. They’ll learn all about God, Jesus, and be able to experience the roots of Christianity for themselves. In the modern times of doubt where "seeing is believing", it will help them understand Christianity on their own terms.

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