From Worms to Warfare: A Day of Seeing God’s Power in the Land of the Bible

Today was another full, unforgettable day in the Holy Land—layer upon layer of Scripture coming alive right beneath our feet.

Caesarea Maritima — Where Kings Fell and Paul Stood Firm

We began at Caesarea Maritima, the Roman masterpiece along the Mediterranean coast. This is the very place where King Herod Agrippa I strutted in pride—and God humbled him.

Acts 12 tells the dramatic story:

“Immediately, an angel of the Lord struck him down, because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and died.” — Acts 12:23

Standing in the theater where this event unfolded gives the passage a whole new weight.

This is also where the Apostle Paul was imprisoned for two years, held under Felix and Festus until he appealed to Caesar:

“I appeal to Caesar!” — Acts 25:11

“And he stayed two whole years in his own rented quarters…” — Acts 28:30

Caesarea reminds us that kingdoms rise, kings boast, rulers oppress—but God’s Word marches on, unstoppable.

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Mount Carmel — Where God Answered by Fire

Next we traveled to Mount Carmel, the site of one of the greatest showdowns in biblical history.

The prophet Elijah stood alone against 450 prophets of Baal, and called Israel back to the true God.

1 Kings 18 tells us:

“Then the fire of the Lord fell…

And when the people saw it, they fell on their faces and said,

‘The Lord, He is God! The Lord, He is God!’” — 1 Kings 18:38–39

And the prophets of Baal?

“Elijah brought them down to the Brook Kishon and slaughtered them there.” — 1 Kings 18:40

Standing on Carmel, overlooking the Jezreel Valley, you can almost feel the intensity of that moment—God revealing Himself with unquestionable power.

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Megiddo — The Hill of Empires and the Shadow of Armageddon

Our final stop was the ancient fortress city of Megiddo (Har-Meggido), a strategic hill where the blood of history seems soaked into the soil.

Here, empire after empire believed they were unstoppable—Egyptians, Canaanites, Israelites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians.

Even Israel’s mightiest kings, including Solomon and Ahab, fortified Megiddo.

And yet… every one of those kingdoms fell.

Megiddo whispers a sobering reminder:

Every human kingdom has an expiration date.

But God’s Kingdom has no end.

Looking out over the Jezreel Valley—where over 200 battles have been fought—you sense the weight of prophecy. This landscape points forward to the ultimate conflict:

“And they gathered them together to the place… called Armageddon.” — Revelation 16:16

But for those in Christ, there is no fear in this battlefield:

“Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 15:57

Because of Jesus… the battle is already won.

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A Day Filled With Awe

From Caesarea’s ruins to Carmel’s heights to Megiddo’s battlegrounds, today reminded us of a simple, triumphant truth:

Earthly kingdoms fall.

But the Kingdom of God stands forever.

And through Christ—we stand in victory.