Banias (Caesarea Philippi)

(Picture 1: Artist concept of the Temple of Pan in Caesarea Philippi)

(Picture 2: Temple of Pan ruins in Caesarea Philippi)

Hello Fellow Travelers.

One of our stops will be Caesarea Philippi, rebuilt by Herod Philip, and named for the Roman ruler (Caesar) and, most likely, himself (Philip).

This is the area that Jesus asked His disciples, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" Peter answered, "YOU ARE THE CHRIST, THE SON OF GOD." 

Jesus told Peter He would build His church on that answer and that the "gates of Hades will not prevail against it."

There is an interesting link with what Jesus said and Greek mythology. When we are at this site I am giving a teaching on Caesarea Philippi: Where Greek Mythology, Geography, and Theology Meet. 

Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to read up on your Greek mythology. The characters you need to know about are: Hermes and Pan. 

Come back to the blog often. There's more to come!

Shalom.

Pastor Rick