Oasis in the Judean Desert in Israel

We took a turn into an unknown road which took us a beautiful place in the middle of the Jordan Valley, north of the Dead Sea. This place happened to be one of the oldest monasteries in the world. In this episode, we explore the St Gerasimos Monastery in Deir Hajla.
Season 2, Episode 8
Special thanks for providing us with the pictures of the caves:
1.Rotem from www.BibleWalks.com
2. Pikiwiki Israel

[@susanbarganier2282]

Beautiful! Praise God for your ministry, Sergio and Rhoda.

[@melangreathouse2209]

Sergio! You well quoted Romans chapter 8, AND Matthew 5. I could hear in your voice, that YOU love God, and so does your lovely wife Rhoda. How fitting that you two found love, despite the seemingly eternal conflict between two half brothers in the middle east

[@SnR]

Thank you so much, brother! We would love to get to know you better. If you ever have a few spare minutes, please send me, Sergio, an email at [e-mail]

[@markim5236]

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[@markim5236]

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[@daysofold5553]

Thank you so much for this channel! I love to see the land of our Lord. You are doing a great work, brethren. God bless you.

[@brotherchrisrco1125]

Nothing can separate us from the Love of Christ. One of the Truest Words of the Apostle Paul...

[@raulmartinez429]

AMEN nothing can separate us from the love of our LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST🤗🙏

[@fionakies594]

Thank you. What a beautiful ending in scripture. Thank you for showing us these places. 🌼🙏🌼

[@karendemorest4475]

So incredibly tragic and beautiful at the same time. Martyrdom is a holy mystery that few can fathom. But Jesus in all His glory is the answer. Thank you for this sacred reminder of what is close to the heart of God.

[@capunkmelky]

Israel is my dream country. From Kefamenanu City-Timor Island-Indonesia 🙏

[@SN-gw7fy]

As usual you never disappoint us. Thank you for your faithfulness and dedication, I pray the Lord almighty strengthen you both to keep bringing us this beautiful places that are a God sent blessings. Always with nothing but admiration and respect giving all glory to God I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@SnR]

Thank you my precious friend

[@itsytyt5192]

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[@bettiegray]

Happy Birthday, Sergio!!! May this next year be your best ever!!! Love you and Rhoda!!!

[@SnR]

Thank you very much Bettie, God bless you, and much love to you!

[@markim5236]

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[@caroltracey37]

Happy birthday Sergio have a blessed day xxx🎂🍧🍗🍬😇🎈

[@peacefulgardenministry8092]

This is amazing place, so much touched. Thank you Sergio & Rhoda!

[@SnR]

Thank you Peaceful Garden, God bless you!

[@itsytyt5192]

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[@aaronlopez3585]

An example of what we as believers in the Way must be ready to endure. Thank you for the word and the beautiful sites

[@slewis9178]

Happy birthday Sergio , beautifully done video guys ,that verse always sqeezes at my tear ducts . BLESS GOD PRAISE JESUS ! Bless you :) Ty

[@SnR]

Thank you so much, S Lewis! Praise the Lord indeed, and God bless you!

[@markim5236]

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[@highlandphotography6231]

All of your videos are amazing but this one is especially so. I loved the scripture application and it’s relevance to today. Thank you friends.

[@musiclover148]

I learn something new every time I visit the Holy Land with SR.

[@BigBrokeBill]

Courage: mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear,or difficulty (Meherrin Webster dictionary). Again, another beautiful spot in the middle of a wilderness, Thanks for taking us along!

[@SnR]

Our pleasure, Sir! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@markim5236]

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[@KowboyUSA]

Was not aware of the St Gerasimos Monastery in Deir Hajla before watching this video. Amazing!

[@sarahchelli3732]

Fascinating video. So much history in Israel. Love the Bible verses quoted at the end of the video.

[@xiomagigi]

Thank you so much!!! you can feel the precense of God, knowing that HE is POWERFUL , AND LOVE US SO MUCH!!! we just need to following him, no matter what!! LOVE YOU BOTH....take care and God Bless!!!

[@SnR]

Thank you so much, Xioma! Amen! God bless you and be with you as well!

[@andrelordello]

The word of God definitely makes everything better! The best video!

[@lisawenzel2364]

Your videos draw me closer to my Jesus. You both bless me so much.

[@sasikalachinnathambi8037]

Well said....!! Nothing in this world, under this sky could seperate us from HIS eternal love...!! Many a times i think tat am i deserved to be loved by Our Lord.....!!! His Grace is everything to us...!! Praise praise praise..... Praising...!!

[@bayan6325]

The last bible verses is so beautifully narrated n so powerful

[@jesusanchorofmysoulkatheri3648]

Thank you ending in God’s words! I needed to hear this today Romans’s 8 ✝️💟🙋🏼‍♀️🕊♥️❣️

[@erlethepearl]

What a beautiful presentation and testimony to God and your faith. Amen.

[@JLMISR]

Awesome, thank you!

[@SnR]

M T Corner, thank you!

[@charmainedavison1065]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story & pictures and old paintings. Excellent.

[@certdude314]

Happy birthday Sergio.Were blessed to know you (and Rhoda) and that you're part of "The Superior Word." Thank you for all you do, we are all blessed.

[@SnR]

Thank you very much certdude31, it is our honor and privilege!

[@staceyhood4830]

Your videos overwhelm my soul!!!🙌😭💜 I can feel the Love of our Father in your videos. All that he is revealing through you 2 and your journeys through Gods Land!!! Oh how sweet it is!! Thank you SOO much for sharing with the world! I love it when you add scripture❤️🙌❤️🙌

[@texasoutlook60]

Just beautiful! This is just one of my favorite verse for it speaks of hope, no fear and everlasting life with our Heavenly Father! Thanks & Blessings ~Sidney

[@vesper9547]

Thanks you guys are amazing.. Your videos lifts my spirit.

[@haroldoalves4589]

fantastic... I can't stop watching the videos !!! God bless you a lot ....

[@menderkoure6442]

Waw we arrived last week to Israel. Yesterday we visited this monestry. And now i saw this video. It maded completed. Big greetings from Syriac Christian

[@fload46d]

Really a very nice video. We did not have time to visit this when we were in the Holy Land but it looks great and the history is fascinating. Laudetur Jesus Christus.

[@barriesmith3489]

I have said this before I’m not into these places that follow the Roman church with these icon s but you can not deny the beauty of the place my prayer are for your healing of this back problem that you Sergio May God bless you both in your life and keep you safe

[@laurastern1492]

Barrie Smith - Amen In agreement with you brother. Blessings to one and all here 🤗

[@homeontheranger7025]

Barrie Smith I am also in agreement. I like the real historical content that relate to Israel and the truth in Scripture.

[@SnR]

Thank you so much, Berrie! God bless you!

[@SnR]

Thank you, Laura!

[@SnR]

Thank you Patricia. It is a struggle to go to Biblical sights or important ones and sometimes see nothing but a lot of shrines built on top, to the extent that we can not see the raw site. At the same time, as hard as it is, if it weren't for these places standing on top of the ruins, we wouldn't know in whose hands they would be today, and may be completely destroyed. So it is still a great gift to be able to step unto the ground which has a biblical significance, and see where it would have been and how it would have looked like.

[@awmpuii4574]

Love from Mizoram💗💜

[@dannpd1955]

I enjoyed the video very much. Thank you . God bless yall.

[@nancyferguson2750]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SERGIO! LOVE THE VIDEO! EXCELENT AS ALWAYS! THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU!!!!♡♡♡

[@SnR]

Thank you very much, Nancy! God bless you!

[@Johnnyfreitas1]

I really enjoyed this episode guys! Thank you so much for the all the hard work. Excellent.

[@nicofouche8876]

Thanks again for an awesome video.... God bless

[@nancyhobson9710]

Thank you for the spiritual encouragement at the end of the video about the Monastery

[@Tonetwisters]

This one brought me to tears, Loved Ones ...

[@keithlucas6260]

Amen, powerful words from God to remind us of His love.

[@julianneb2941]

My favorite episode, the Word ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@kleeham3262]

Thank you for the uplifting tour in Israel

[@RexMerino]

Amen this very nice content every time we go to Jericho we pass here thanks for sharing this from 5 century monastery

[@israelwalker4779]

GOD IS GOOD AND I PRAY U AND YOUR WIFE KEEP SHOWING HOW A GOOD COUPLE IS TO BE LOVE Y'ALL KEEP SMILING AND INJOY YOUR SELF

[@coralmaestas8240]

I love you’re videos, just amazingly beautiful. Thank you 🙏

[@tomwhitworth9934]

Happy Birthday Sergio from Tampa, Florida!!!! God be with you and Rhoda. We love your wonderful videos.

[@SnR]

Thank you so much, Tom. God bless you and be with you as well.

[@rajeshkumarjillella8642]

I was touched by this video sir... Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth... Amen. Thank you so much for bring such videos. Iam from India... Pray for our nation such love strucks every Indian in the days to come. Amen.

[@rajeshkumarjillella8642]

Nothing will separate from my JESUS...

[@petrospetros5835]

Wow! Another one of your beautiful documentary! Thank you so much for sharing. I never new these beautiful place existed! My visiting list is growing because of you. :)

[@deniserocco2963]

Amen...I think I missed this one. I never knew. Interesting! Another beautiful video. Thank you for sharing. God bless you both!

[@peterjanzen9182]

May God bless you richly for sharing His Holy Word in your very informative videos

[@susananneriddle4819]

Thank you once again for a fascinating episode. Happy Birthday Sergio.

[@SnR]

Thank you so much, Susan!

[@alexgivera5891]

Wow thank you for sharing. May the Lord bless you and Israel be blessed in the name of Jesus.

[@jeremywendelin]

Love your videos you do on the Judean wildness. Only spent 3 days there and I know there was so much more to see there

[@neil03051957]

Just got back but there is too much to see, so next time we will be in that part of israel/territory to see Jericho etc thanks for this.

[@heidibrown331]

It is beautiful. Nothing can take us away from Jesus Christ.

[@maryellenfountaine1736]

Whtan amazig story!! Thankyouso much for making this video possible

[@susant700]

Wonderful video; thank you. Wonderful; how the lion became friends with the monk. God Bless you both. Shalom from California ...^×^...Amen. Nothing can ever separate us from our God ...!!

[@dorispetitt8140]

Happy that you put this back up on KZbin!

[@jaywinters2483]

Thank you. I needed to hear that,

[@danconnors8961]

Thanks for stopping at this Oasis. So rich in history

[@peaceandlove8535]

I have visited this monastery in 2017, it was wonderful the memories will never be erased tankYou GOD.

[@janiellerecalde2857]

I like the idea of putting verse at the end of this video.. ❤ I've already watch most of your videos..

[@MyElderberry]

Happy Birthday Sergio, Wonderful videos, may you have a wonderful day.

[@SnR]

Thank you so much, MyElderberry! God bless you!

[@andreaskummer4212]

Happy Birthday Sergio.Have a great day!!

[@SnR]

Thank you so much, Andreas!

[@geraldmccarty4194]

I would love to see Israel some day there are so many amazing holy site's I wish I could move there.

[@caroltracey37]

Ha Oh birthday Sergio, have a blessed day xxx😘💞🎂🍦🍧🍗🎈😇

[@SnR]

Thank you very much, Carol!!

[@SnR]

[@lolatom125]

Birthdays-schmirfdays, they make you look old like me...great videos. I gotta get back there.

[@eastwood111]

Great work! Thank you

[@Derek316]

Very, very beautiful...

[@JustmeJoy7]

That was good. I'm going to watch it again. Well done.

[@mikehartley8234]

Wow. God provides. Even in an inhospitable desert.

[@walterdebnam8021]

Such a beautiful place. Thank you for making that turn on the road. Such hi pictures is that all done from a droan. Such good work Sergio. Much love in Jesus to both of you.

[@SnR]

Hi Walter, yes the high pics are all from the drone! Thank you so much!!

[@petetong9725]

I cant believe how professional these videos are...great use of the drone footage...great scripts...really suited music content to establish between different sections of the video.. Well done

[@jasonlagud3483]

I love these videos y'all should have a TV show.

[@mohamedfathalla3358]

love and peace from egypt

[@MrStevensgr]

Happy Birthday Sergio !! Great video that you and Rhoda did !! God Bless and Shalom from Canada !!

[@SnR]

Thank you so much Glenn, God bless you as well. Warm greetings from Israel :)

[@markim5236]

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[@danniehawley6132]

Thank you for those great informative videos! And Happy Birthday, Sergio, From your friends in Switzerland!

[@SnR]

Thank you so much, Dannie! God bless you!

[@unimatrixx001]

Awesome! And is it happy birthday to Sergio I hear? Happy birthday and thank you for yet another wonderful video and teaching of places of the bible. So this is where the old adage of removing the thorn from the lion's paw comes from! Interesting! God bless!

[@SnR]

Hi Neal, thank you so much. Guess so, it sounded familiar to Rhoda as well! God bless you!

[@markim5236]

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[@anthracitecoal8673]

Fascinating! I didn't know that this place existed. Thank you both for everything that you share. You really put a lot of work into your videos. It's also very inspiring to see the Christian fellowship abroad. Keep-em coming.😎 Dan, Pennsylvania.

[@volsgo1]

I am enjoying your videos so much. Well Done! Well edited! Great music! And best of all Great Content and Points of Interest. Although my trip to Israel is a year away, I get so excited watching your videos and planning for that day when I will see all this first hand. God Bless you and please continue.

[@titehena8278]

Its a dry hard and hot land.. but full of blessing. Shalom from indonesia

[@pamelajordan8680]

Praising God for you Sergio. Happy Birthday : ) I am an October Baby and my Son also, 10/20. Thank you & Rhoda for your incredible videos. Really enjoy them and keeping in touch with you. Loved meeting Rhoda's family and harvesting olives. Be safe, see you at Home.

[@homeontheranger7025]

Pamela Jordan Happy Birthday to you Pam and to your son! 🎁

[@SnR]

Thank you so much Pamela, Happy birthday both to you and your son. God bless you and be with you!

[@maryem1666]

Shalom! Happy Birthday Sergio! 🎉🎁🎈

[@SnR]

Thank you so much, Mary Em

[@discoverymoi]

Wow this seems to never end how many videos from you and others I’ve watched about the rich history of Israel, what a beautiful end of the video. Nothing can separate us from his love.

[@SnR]

Amen! Thank you for watching, Moises!

[@joselimjoco658]

Beautiful place.

[@etniesemerica9806]

To GOD be the Glory..

[@AZ.tattoo]

Absolutely beautiful place and great video. BTW, happy birthday Sergio!!!!

[@SnR]

Thank you so much, Physical Graffiti!

[@carolynboutiette9626]

Amen! Nothing can separate us from our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.

[@mickkae3704]

Beautiful video .. shukran :)

[@SnR]

Afwan, Mick!

[@andreasleuthold8033]

Happy Birthday Sergio

[@SnR]

Thank you very much, Andreas!

[@aarondavid8673]

Happy birthday Sergio

[@SnR]

Thank you very much, Aaron David!

[@samueljanarthanan7952]

Great job

[@michaelwillenbrink538]

Amen and Amen Praise the Mighty Name of Yeshua

[@ArleneD567]

Happy Birthday Sergio. Lovely place, always creepy to display human bones though.

[@SnR]

Thank you very much, Berryglaze!

[@cindypollard7972]

I love this Scripture! What an inspiration in the challenge of martyrdom! Meditation on personal communion with God and the ongoing need for community and fellowship. Very reflective mood here.

[@MiladJPanah]

Could you do a video on your Equipment and maybe talk about some difficulties of filming and doing your work in Israel ? I love this channel. very glad I found it.

[@yummyinmy454]

Shalom shalom Baruch Hashem, praise to Yeshua