So, you are scanning the Zealous8:2 webpage, photos and possibly reading a few testimonies of a number of ‘Zealous Zealots’ who have made the trip on a previous occasion to Israel. You may be wondering … should I plan to join them on the next available tour or not? Well, I was one of those privileged people to share in the Zealous ’09 June tour and may I briefly share a few highlights to possibly help you make the decision to book your ticket for the next available Zealous tour (10 – 21 January 2010).
It’s really not about the people, the land or the tour. I have come to the conclusion that the main reason why the Zealous8:2 Adventure Tour was a highlight for me (personally) was that God had invited me on a special personal journey with Him. It was an eye-opener and life-enriching experience on so many levels that I won’t spoil your surprise by sharing all of that with you before you embark on your special journey with God in Israel.
However, I can share this. It’s a first time’ experience in many regards. You’ll never read the Bible with the same pair of glasses again and for the first time you’ll want to page to the Old Testament Scriptures first thing in your devotions in a new way as the Bible truly comes alive!
If you are from South Africa, like me, it will be the first time ever that you’ll experience something called a ‘reeces cup/bar’.
If you are from the USA or some other part of the world and you have a South African with you on tour, it will probably the first time that you ever hear about RUGBY (sport in Southern Hemisphere) and words such as ‘lekker’ (nice) or ‘boet’ (brother).
There will also be people that you’ll meet for the first time, but believe you me … it will not be the last you hear of them!
The friends I’ve met and made during the Zealous ’09 tour are truly one of the main highlights of the WHOLE TOUR.
This may be the first time that you hear of someone with such a strange name living in the Southern part of Africa, but I trust that this personal experience may inspire you to book your first Zealous trip in the coming year …
Best wishes from SA (South Africa)
Theuno Swart
It’s really not about the people, the land or the tour. I have come to the conclusion that the main reason why the Zealous8:2 Adventure Tour was a highlight for me (personally) was that God had invited me on a special personal journey with Him. It was an eye-opener and life-enriching experience on so many levels that I won’t spoil your surprise by sharing all of that with you before you embark on your special journey with God in Israel.
However, I can share this. It’s a first time’ experience in many regards. You’ll never read the Bible with the same pair of glasses again and for the first time you’ll want to page to the Old Testament Scriptures first thing in your devotions in a new way as the Bible truly comes alive!
If you are from South Africa, like me, it will be the first time ever that you’ll experience something called a ‘reeces cup/bar’.
If you are from the USA or some other part of the world and you have a South African with you on tour, it will probably the first time that you ever hear about RUGBY (sport in Southern Hemisphere) and words such as ‘lekker’ (nice) or ‘boet’ (brother).
There will also be people that you’ll meet for the first time, but believe you me … it will not be the last you hear of them!
The friends I’ve met and made during the Zealous ’09 tour are truly one of the main highlights of the WHOLE TOUR.
This may be the first time that you hear of someone with such a strange name living in the Southern part of Africa, but I trust that this personal experience may inspire you to book your first Zealous trip in the coming year …
Best wishes from SA (South Africa)
Theuno Swart
