Israel 2026

Join Harvest Bible Chapel on a trip to Israel on June 3–14, 2026.

Join friends from Harvest Bible Chapel for this amazing tour of Israel! Immerse yourself in the sights, culture, and breathtaking landscapes of the Holy Land!

Together, explore the Land from Dan to Beersheva with an emphasis on discovering our biblical heritage on location. You will see the Scripture come alive from Genesis and the Prophets, to the Gospels, Acts, and Revelation. Your time in the Land will enrich your walk with the Lord Jesus and transform your Bible maps from lines on a page to experiential geography as you encounter the Messiah Jesus in His land.

Seize this unique moment to expand your Bible knowledge and deepen your faith on location. You’ll hike Tel Dan the source of the Jordan, “sail” on the waters of the Sea of Galilee, walk atop Mount Megiddo (Armageddon), hike to the waterfalls at Ein Gedi where David hid from Saul, enjoy spa time at the Dead Sea, splash through Hezekiah’s tunnel, learn the Scriptures in Jesus’ synagogue of Capernaum, pray at the Western Wall, and most importantly celebrate the Resurrection of the Messiah Jesus in Jerusalem.

Join Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Mike Vanlaningham on this journey to where the key events of the Bible actually occurred. Come to understand the Lord’s work in the land of Israel and the challenges faced by Israelis among her neighbors. Explore your spiritual heritage and deepen your walk with the Lord as you pray, sing, worship, study, laugh, and learn in “His Holy Land” (Psalm 78:54).

Dates | June 3–14, 2026

Cost
| $4995 Land Only Package; $6395 Land and Air Package

Who
| This tour is designed especially for people who call Harvest Bible Chapel their church home.
How | For more on this trip-of-a-lifetime,

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Questions? Contact Messianic Journeys at [email protected] or call (773) 338-9100.

Your Tour Hosts

Dr. Michael Rydelnik is Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies and Bible at Moody Bible Institute. He is also the Host/Bible Teacher on Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik, answering listener Bible questions on over 325 stations nationwide across Moody Radio. The son of Holocaust survivors, he was raised in an observant Jewish home in Brooklyn, New York. As a high school student, Michael became a follower of Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah and began teaching the Bible almost immediately.

Besides his work on The Moody Bible Commentary and The Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy as co-editor and contributor, Michael is also the author of 50 Most Important Bible Questions, The Messianic Hope: Is the Hebrew Bible Really Messianic?, and Understanding the Arab Israeli Conflict. His latest book, How Should Christians Think about Israel will be released on November 1, 2025. 

In addition to leading Bible lands tours and his wide speaking ministry, Michael has also contributed to multiple study Bibles, books, and theological journals. Michael and his wife Eva live in Grand Rapids, MI, love hiking with their collie and boxer, and have two terrific adult sons, a delightful daughter-in-law and the cutest two grandchildren in the world.

Dr. Mike Vanlaningham is a retired Bible professor and pastor. He served for four years as the theologian in residence at Harvest Bible Chapel in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Before that, he was a Professor of Biblical Studies at the Moody Bible Institute, where he taught for 20 years.  He has a Ph.D. from Trinity International University and served on the staff of churches in California, Nebraska, and Illinois. 

Dr. Vanlaningham is married and has two married children and nine grandchildren. He and his wife, Sue, attend Harvest Bible Chapel, where he serves as an elder.

He is the author of Christ, the Savior of Israel and numerous journal articles, a frequent guest on Moody radio, and is co-editor of The Moody Bible Commentary.

Dr. Vanlaningham has led about 30 tours to the Holy Land.

Harvest Groups Podcast

Helpful conversations about Community and Discipleship Groups (D-Groups) at
Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago.
Community Group Leader Podcast
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 1
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 2
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 3
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 4
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 5
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 6
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 7
D Group Leader Podcast
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 1 | Share Your Story
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 2 | Goals and Expectations
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 3 | HEAR Journals and Scripture Memory
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 4 | Accountability and Prayer
Conversation 1 D-Group Multiply Guide | Who, Why, Where?
Bonus Episode 1 | Am I Ready to Lead a D-Group?
Conversation 2 D-Group Multiply Guide | Identifying Potential Members
Bonus Episode 2 | How to Select the Right People for Your D Group
Conversation 3 D-Group Multiply Guide | Inviting Potential Members
Bonus Episode 3 | How to Invite People to Your D-Group
Conversation 4 D-Group Multiply Guide | Celebrate & Commission

Community Group Outreach/Service Ideas

Create homeless blessing bags together, distribute to homeless outreach in area or keep in your car to give out.  

Serve at The Ruth Project either downtown Elgin or at the farm 

Serve together at Feed My Starving Children 

Contact campus ministry team to “adopt” a single mother in the congregation, and provide her with ongoing support (babysitting, groceries, gifts of encouragement)  

Contact local elementary/middle/high school and ask to provide regular blessing baskets to teachers   

Contact local senior/assisted living facility and offer to host a praise and worship night or ongoing Bible study 

Serve at local soup kitchen  

Sign up to serve with Habitat for Humanity  

Find more Volunteer opportunities at https://www.volunteermatch.org/ 

Contact the Lead Team