Tell us where you are from, what you hope to get out of the study, and if you've ever been on a trip to the Holy Land. If you or any of your fellow group members do not know one another, take a few minutes to introduce yourselves. Bethlehem was important as the birthplace of King David, a thousand years before Jesus. Use white ribbon to swaddle the baby Jesus and the lambs. Please fill us with courage to face whatever comes to us during the coming week as we keep our eyes fixed on the Lamb. Watch Session Five from May 18-25 to stay on schedule. What caught your attention most as you viewed the video? The Feast of Tabernacles commemorates the wandering of the Israelites in the desert after God liberated them from slavery in Egypt. Every event in Jesus’ life revolves around a Jewish holiday — He died as the Passover Lamb; His resurrection was on the Feast of Firstfruits; and He poured out His spirit on Pentecost. We hope you’ll find that it’s so much more. The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi Session 4 - Galillee: Ministry Grounds. Be sure to get some sheep with your crèche. Each September, Jews build temporary structures much like those the Israelites lived in during their wandering, and live in them during the holiday. (Because it is long, you could change readers every few paragraphs.) In this 6-session video series you’ll get to study with her and Rabbi Jason Sobel, a Messianic (Jesus-believing) Jew, in the Holy Land. Follow Kathie Lee Gifford on: Prayer: Lay it at His Feet and Leave it There, Understanding God’s Version of Prosperity, Dear God, Help Me to Daily Surrender to You, The Longing for That One Thing You Think You Need…. Visit our frequently asked questions page for answers. Bethlehem is about eighty miles from Nazareth. Welcome to the archived home of The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi Online Bible Study at Study Gateway! The study dates were April 20 - May 31 and the recap week was June 1-7. For this activity, you will need cardboard, felt tip pens, white ribbon, and tape. We extended video access through the end of June for participants who needed a bit more time, but if you need continued access to the study, please visit StudyGateway.com and sign up for the free 7-day trial.   Twitter Watch Session Two from April 27-May 3 to stay on schedule. Ask someone in the group to read aloud this introduction to today’s main setting: Bethlehem. Watch Session Three from May 4-10 to stay on schedule. It's okay to be bummed about travel being canceled because we are bringing the Holy Land to you! Read chapters 5 and 6 of The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi. What do you think about the idea that Jesus may have been born in September on the Feast of Tabernacles, rather than on December 25?