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Walk with me in the Land of Jesus! JOIN CHUCK SWINDOLL FOR THE 2016 INSIGHT FOR LIVING MINISTRIES ISRAEL TOUR MARCH 6 - 17, 2016 Experience The Land and The Book

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Dear Friend,For thousands of years, no place has been more precious to God’s children than the land of Israel. God used the land to shape the lives of His people in the Bible—and He is doing the same today. Visiting the Holy Land is an unforgettable, faith-maturing experience. Every time I’ve had the privilege to go, I have always returned home personally changed . . . really, every time.

But that personal transformation is conditional. Without context and understanding, Israel is just a great vacation spot with beautiful scenery and great cuisine. But we’re after more . . .

That’s why we’ve specially designed the Insight for Living Ministries 2016 Israel Tour to be more than a journey through history in an exotic part of the world. Our tour is customized with rich and meaningful experiences built right in. The places we’ll visit, the people we’ll meet, the songs we’ll sing, the sites we’ll see, and the talented featured guests who will serve us have been carefully chosen with ministry to you in mind.

No organization I know of combines this level of instruction with the inspiration, experience and enrichment that Insight for Living Ministries provides for our tour travelers. In keeping with our commitment to communicate biblical truth in a practical way, we also provide you with unique Bible study materials to help you prepare for each biblical site. And to help you grasp each site’s biblical and historical significance, we bring along a highly qualified team of professors from Dallas Theological Seminary to complement our hand-picked Israeli guides.

I will be teaching from God’s Word at strategic locations along the way. We’ll worship at the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus taught His Sermon on the Mount. On another day, gifted artists will lead us in musical and dramatic presentations in the same place where kings have sat and looked out on the Mediterranean. We’ll sail the Sea of Galilee, and we’ll visit other places where Jesus spent most of His time. Our hearts will be knit together in one profound experience after another, culminating when we share the Lord’s Table at the intimate, quaint Garden Tomb in Jerusalem. What an unforgettable life experience this tour will be!

If you’ve ever longed to visit Israel, I urge you to take advantage of this outstanding opportunity. Examine this brochure . . . then seriously pray about joining us. Dream a little. Imagine walking along those sacred places. Let’s start planning for the trip of a lifetime together!

I urge you to make your reservation soon, due to our limited space. As always, we expect an overwhelming response . . . and I don’t want you to miss out.

Anticipating great things ahead,

Charles R. Swindoll

DAVID PHELPS REG GRANT PAUL SAILHAMER DON MCMINN

12-Day Tour Itinerary

Stepping through modern cities and windswept ruins, travelers can see a world of cultures and customs in a mosaic of peoples and places. Time in Israel is more than a vacation; it is a life-changing spiritual and emotional journey. Experience a whole new world while visiting the ancient world of the Bible.

DE PA RT FOR I S R A E LSUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016

A R R I V E I N TE L AV I VMONDAY, MARCH 7, 2016

Located on the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, Tel Aviv was the first modern city built in Israel. As the country’s financial center, this metropolis is the heart of Israeli business and culture.• Joppa

TE L AV I V TO TI BE R I ASTUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016

CE N TR A L COAST, JE Z R E E L VA L L E YThis area is home to the mountainous ruins of at least 25 cities, built above a fertile valley that linked trade routes dating back thousands of years.• Caesarea by the Sea• Megiddo• Mount Carmel• Mount Precipice• Nazareth Overlook• Drive through Cana

TI BE R I AS WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, MARCH 9-10, 2016

A resort community that was once the largest city in Galilee, Tiberias is known for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets that reflect off the nearby Sea of Galilee.

GA L I L E E, GOL A N, NORTH E R N BOU N DA RY R EGION

A diverse landscape of mountains, rural olive groves and the sandy beaches that line the Sea of Galilee, this region is where Jesus spent His years in ministry.• Mount of Beatitudes• Saint Peter’s Primacy• Capernaum• Nof Ginosar (Jesus Boat Museum)• Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee• Baptism at Yardenit• Nazareth Village• Caesarea Philippi• Tel Dan

LOW E R JOR DA N R I V E R VA L L E Y TO JE RUS A L E MFRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016

Paralleling the Israel and Jordan borders, this agricultural region is home to everything from farms and lush oases to fortresses and ancient highways.

• Bet She’an (Roman decopolis city of Scythopolis)

• Gideon’s Spring• Israel Museum (Dead Sea Scrolls)• Haas Promenade• Jericho Tel

JE RUS A L E M R EGIONSATURDAY-WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12-16, 2016

One of the world’s oldest and most important cities, every street and stone pathway tells a story of spiritual and historical significance, set alongside a thriving modern culture.

OL D CIT Y OF JE RUS A L E MThe rubble walls of Old City Jerusalem once contained the holiest places of Jewish life, faith and culture. Its hills fall away to the nearby Dead Sea, a geographical marvel and resort community.• Southern Steps • Western Wall • Jewish Quarter & Cardo • Davidson Center • City of David

(Pool of Siloam, Gihon Springs, Warren’s Shaft, Hezekiah’s Tunnel)

• Christian Quarter • Church of the Holy Sepulchre • Sisters of Zion / Fortress Antonia• Saint Anne’s Church • Pool of Bethesda • Arab Quarter • Armenian Quarter • Mount Zion • Saint Peter’s in Gallicantu • Upper Room• Via Dolorosa • View Temple Mount • Mount of Olives • Dominus Flevit • Garden of Gethsemane

& Church of All Nations • Garden Tomb• Kidron Valley• Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum)

J U DE A N W I L DE R NE S S, DE A D SE A R EGIONS

This small desert contains nature reserves, historic sites, springs and primeval panoramas that lead to the lowest point on earth: the Dead Sea.• Qasr al-Yahud (Jesus Baptismal Site)• En Gedi• Qumran• Masada• Dead Sea & Swim

A R R I V E HOM E THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016

All dates & locations subject to change.

A NOTE FROM CHUCK ABOUT SAFETY IN ISRAEL...I want to assure you that our friends at Inspiration Cruises & Tours are making every provision necessary for us to enjoy a safe journey in the Holy Land. Their first priority is your safety and comfort throughout your entire journey. Frankly, when I view Israel through the lens of our news media, I see a different picture than what I have experienced while traveling there. In the many times I have helped lead tours to Israel, I have always felt safe and secure . . . and so have our guests. Rest assured, the goal of both Inspiration Cruises & Tours and Insight for Living Ministries is to provide a protective environment that frees you from the distractions of needless worry . . . so that you can enjoy the land of the Bible.

DE PA RT FOR ROM E, ITA LYTHURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016

A R R I V E I N ROM EFRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016

A driving overview of the main districts, historical sites, museums and popular destinations of Rome, including the Forum, Circus Maximus, Barberini Square, Triton Fountain and more. • Tour Rome in Transit to Hotel• Basilica of St. Paul• Ostience Way• Aurelian Walls• St. Paul's Gate• Pyramid of Caius Cestius• Barberini Square• Triton Fountain• Via Veneto

A NCI E N T ROM ESATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2016

With an ancient monument or temple around every corner, Rome is a haven for historians and romantics alike, from the imposing architecture of the Colosseum to the sculptures of Trevi Fountain.• Venice Square• Roman Forum• Colosseum• Arch of Constantine• Mamertine Prison• Circus Maximus• Catacombs

CH R I STI A N ROM ESUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016

Located within Vatican City, these museums showcase the immense collection of artwork owned by the Roman Catholic Church, from classical sculptures and Renaissance artwork to the famed Sistine Chapel.• Vatican City & Museum• Sistine Chapel• St. Peter's Basilica & Pieta• St. Peter's Square• Piazza del Popolo• Spanish Steps• Trevi Fountain• Pantheon• Piazza Navona• Fountain of the Four Rivers

DE PA RT FOR I S R A E LMONDAY, MARCH 7, 2016

• Arrive in Tel Aviv

OptionalRome Extension

MARCH 3-7, 2016$2,348 per person

GETAWAY WITH GODGod created us to know and enjoy Him in a personal way. Your time among the ancient, holy backdrop of Israel—where the settings and stories of the Bible spring into life—will deepen your faith as you reconnect with your Savior.

INSIGHTFUL BIBLE TEACHINGGod’s Word is living, active and specific in its guidance for our lives. Understand Scripture anew as you explore the places it was written. Prepare your heart to hear God’s voice through powerful teaching as you encounter His Word like never before.

SPIRITUAL RENEWALPausing from the stresses of our fast-paced modern lives is more important now than ever. Along Israel’s ancient cobblestone streets and paths, you’ll fellowship with other believers, enter His restful presence, and return home restored.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPTime together with like-minded believers is

essential to our faith and one of the great hallmarks of Christian travel. From one

unforgettable moment to another in the land of the Bible, you’ll meet new friends, deepen existing

friendships and reconnect with loved ones.

WONDER-FILLED WORSHIPHe created us to worship Him, and praising

His name lifts the spirit of every believer. Imagine worshiping Him in Israel, near the very places where Jesus taught, died, and

rose again. He inhabits our praises. In the Holy Land, this is an experience you’ll never forget.

The Blessings of Christian Travel

I can't express enough what an

amazing experience this was. Attention to

detail is an understatement. The scheduling

was perfectly orchestrated to maximize

every moment of this adventure.

— M. F. IFL ISRAEL TOUR PASSENGER

Passenger Experiences

Got to go to church on Sunday, of all days, on the Southern Steps.

Having a hard time getting my mind around where Jesus walked and talked.

Having a fun time imagining shepherds on the hillsides, and people milling around

with their arts and crafts is really touching. To think, that was right here in this

location. We put feet to our faith. [This tour is] bringing the Bible to life.

We look at the Scripture and then look out and see it. — S.L. FROM CALIFORNIA & D.B. FROM KANSAS, IFL ISRAEL TOUR PASSENGERS

It has been very exciting . . . we’re all Christians and we

broke out into song on our bus, and having Chuck to preach to us has just

made it touch your heart a little more.

— E.B. FROM VIRGINIA, IFL ISRAEL TOUR PASSENGER

Insight for Living puts on a great tour. Everything goes smoothly and everyone

knows what they are doing, and I would recommend if you can come, come . . .

— G.T. FROM MISSOURI, IFL ISRAEL TOUR PASSENGER

It’s given me a much greater understanding of the Old Testament. I’ve had

opportunity to study the Old Testament like I haven’t had before. This gives me such

a greater depth of understanding. — B.T. FROM MISSOURI, IFL ISRAEL TOUR PASSENGER

Prices$4,898 per person

FROM NEW YORK (JFK)

$4,898 per person

FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. (IAD)

$5,198 per person

FROM ATLANTA (ATL)

$5,198 per person

FROM DALLAS (DFW)

$5,198 per person

FROM LOS ANGELES (LAX)

What’s IncludedIn Your Tour

• Study materials for your tour preparation

• Teaching from Chuck Swindoll at significant biblical sites

• Israel’s best, licensed, hand-picked tour guides

• International round-trip group air transportation

• Transfers to and from your hotel• Daily breakfast and dinner buffets with

four special lunch stops during the tour • All porterage, taxes and gratuities;

Entrance fees to all sites • Outstanding four-star accommodations• Travel by private, air-conditioned,

deluxe motorcoach with free wifi• Spanish speaking bus available • Complimentary Post Departure

Travel Protection Plan*

*Comprehensive coverage (for trip cancellation and trip interruption) not included.

Prices are per passenger based on double occupancy.

Taxes and gratuities are included in the advertised rates. Room options for individual travelers. For single occupancy rates and roomshare program details, please call prior to booking.

Book this tour online:inspirationcruises.com/ifli

Call for more info or to book this tour:

888 447 0444MON–FRI 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (PACIFIC TIME)

The goal of Inspiration Cruises & Tours is to provide you with a refreshing and renewing

Christian vacation. We seek to offer the finest service available in the travel industry and make every effort

to ensure an exceptional travel experience.

We look forward to laughing with you, sharing with you, and most importantly, embracing truth with you. Join us on this journey. We anticipate many wonderful moments together.

You’ll find that Christian fellowship is the key ingredientthat completes the recipe for this special Israel Tour.

Although the pleasure of this tour lasts only days, we trust the pleasant memories will last a lifetime!

www.inspirationcruises.com

IT IS OUR hope & prayer

inspirational & exceptionalTHAT YOUR TRAVELS ARE

IN EVERY WAY.

Terms & ConditionsThe invoice/statement you will receive confirming your reservation is an agreement between Inspiration Cruises & Tours, Inc. (Inspiration) and the passenger. Travel dates include international air transportation and land touring days (not additional hotel nights due to travel connections). All prices, penalties and change fees are quoted per passenger based on double occupancy (two persons per room). Sites, artists, speakers and/or schedules are subject to change. Carefully review the Terms & Conditions included with your invoice/statement and all documentation you receive in connection with your travel.

PRICING All prices quoted are in U.S. dollars and are based on the current rate of international exchange between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies at time of publication. Whenever possible, Inspiration obtains price guarantees from suppliers. However, depending upon the strength of the U.S. dollar and the fluctuating cost of fuel, supplier expense, governmental fees and other taxes, published prices are subject to change without notice and will be chargeable to the passenger up to the time of departure. Prices include group air seats and total price may increase once group air tickets are sold out.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICES Passport costs, travel to/from selected departure city, pre/post hotel nights, additional hotel nights due to travel connections, meals not specifically detailed in tour itinerary, items of a personal nature including, but not limited to, laundry, room service at hotel, meals in transit, phone calls, internet, etc.

TRAVEL INSURANCE A complimentary Post Departure Travel Protection Plan is provided with basic coverage for trip delay, baggage loss or delay, emergency medical expenses, and emergency evacuation/repatriation. This policy covers residents or citizens of the U.S. & Canada only and does not include coverage for Trip Cancellation or Trip Interruptions. We strongly suggest all passengers protect their travel investment with comprehensive coverage that includes trip cancellation and trip interruption for unforeseen and unexpected circumstances.

PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP A valid passport is required for all passengers, including children, and must remain valid for 6 months beyond the completion of your travel. For U.S. citizens and residents, more information is available online at www. travel.state.gov/passport or by calling the National Passport Information Center at 877 487 2778. When necessary, a group visa for U.S. citizens will be obtained for those confirmed by the final payment date. Travelers originating from outside the U.S. should consult their country’s embassy regarding specific requirements for entry into each and every country of destination. Your passport name must match the name on your reservation and airline ticket or you may be denied travel. It is the personal responsibility of each passenger to fully comply with all immigration & documentation requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS There may be limitations and restrictions imposed by the travel suppliers (air carrier, tour operator, etc.). Activities on tour require you to be in good health and able to climb stairs without assistance, walk at a modest pace for a few miles per day on uneven terrain and be able to transport your own luggage. Because facilities in sites around the world vary significantly, accommodations for persons with mobility limitations (wheelchair, walker, cane, etc.) may not be available. If you have a medical condition (mobility limitations, pregnancy, etc.), or use medical equipment which could affect your travel, please consult your physician and notify Inspiration so we can inform you of such limitations.

IMAGE & SOUND RELEASE By booking this travel event you are granting permission for all persons on your reservation to be professionally photographed, audio and/or video recorded and releasing Inspiration Cruises & Tours, Inc. from

liability, restrictions, conditions or any compensation for obtaining and using these images and sounds in future promotional materials.

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due to roommate cancellation. Those fees charged will be passed along to the passenger. Change fees are not assessed for

upgrades or for the addition of services unless air reservations are altered and/or travel documents must be reissued.

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