Discover the sites. Experience the stories.
Through a series of short films, join Andrew Ollerton (author of The Bible Course) as he treks through the Holy Land and beyond. Visit Jerusalem, Galilee, Ephesus and other locations. Discover the sites where famous Bible events took place, from Hezekiah’s Tunnel to the home town of Jesus. With added historical notes and reflections, experience Bible stories and see why they matter today.
Welcome to Bible Trek. We hope you are enjoying discovering the sites and experiencing the story as we trek through the Holy Lands and beyond. Our hope is that these films, along with the historical notes and reflections, will inspire your reading of the Bible.
The films offer a vlog-style experience of key locations with Bible expert Andrew Ollerton. These short pieces, filmed on location, were gathered across a couple of trips to the region and shot unscripted on an iPhone as Andrew provides a personal guide to these significant places.
Ephesus Series (Part 1)
In our latest series, Andrew Ollerton takes us on a tour of ancient Ephesus. Mentioned multiple times in the New Testament, this city was of immense importance and influence. Paul visited the city in AD52 and stayed for two years to spread the message of Jesus and teach new disciples. In this series we visit the library, discover ancient statues and houses and even stop off at the communal toilets!
The Dead Sea Series
In this collection of films, Andrew Ollerton takes us to the Dead Sea region – the lowest point on earth at 1,300 ft below sea level. In this series, we visit the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947 as well as the caves of En Gedi where David hid from Saul. We also get to see the region from the hilltop of Masada and look out over the Jordan Rift Valley where the continents of Asia, Europe and Africa meet.
Caesarea Series
This trek takes us to the sunny coastal region of Caesarea. This was a place known for architecture and innovation as Herod created a ‘mini-Rome’, complete with amphitheatre, hippodrome and harbour...
Jerusalem in the New Testament Series
Welcome to a new trek as we head back to the city of Jerusalem. In this series, Andrew takes us to the steps where Jesus and his disciples would have ascended to the temple. We visit the Pool of Siloam where Jesus healed a blind man and finally the Mount of Olives where Jesus promised to return. Enjoy this Jerusalem series and be inspired by these significant biblical locations and stories...
Nazareth Series
Welcome to our latest trek as we visit Nazareth. Today it is a bustling city in northern Israel. Back in Jesus’ day, it was a poor, insignificant hamlet with a small population – famously derided by Nathanael, who questioned: ‘Can anything good come out of Nazareth?’ (John 1.46, ESV). Yet this was the hometown of Jesus, the backwater place where he grew up and learnt the family business...
Galilee Series (Part 2)
In this trek, our guide Andrew Ollerton takes us to the location of Jesus’ teaching on the Beatitudes, and to places like Bethsaida and Chorazin where Jesus performed incredible miracles like feeding the 5,000 and healing a man from blindness. We also get to experience how Jesus and his disciples would have used the time for teaching and learning as they journeyed together to each of these locations.
Galilee Series (Part 1)
Welcome to our new series – and a new location, as we explore Galilee. As you watch this set of films, we hope you will get a real sense of the importance and significance of this special place. It was here that Jesus began his ministry as he performed miracles, healed people and taught in the synagogue. It was here that he called his first disciples, calmed the storm and walked across the water. It was from the Galilee region that Christianity would emerge and eventually spread across the world.
Jerusalem in the Old Testament Series
In this second series, we continue our trek as we take in key locations around the iconic city of Jerusalem. Join Andrew Ollerton as he shows us King David’s Palace, Hezekiah’s Tunnel and the famous walls built after the exile by Nehemiah. Discover the biblical significance of this ancient city as it relates to key stories and events from the Old Testament.
Easter Series
The Easter Series takes you from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection. With Andrew Ollerton as your guide, visit key sites like the Temple in Jerusalem, the Garden of Gethsemane and Golgotha where Jesus was crucified. See the story of Easter unfold – the week that changed everything.
Jesus enters Jerusalem | Bible Trek – Easter Series - 01
Six hundred years before the Palm Sunday event, a prophet named Zechariah stated that a king would come into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. The crowds celebrated Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem...
Jesus visits the temple in Jerusalem | Bible Trek – Easter Series - 02
The famous Southern Steps led up to the temple, the holy place where God’s presence dwelt. Jesus and his disciples ascended them and entered the temple to celebrate events like Passover...
Jesus reimagines the Passover meal | Bible Trek – Easter Series - 03
On Thursday night, gathered with the disciples, Jesus celebrated Passover – a simple meal in remembrance of the Exodus, the time when the people of Israel were dramatically rescued from slavery in Egypt...
Jesus at the Garden of Gethsemane | Bible Trek – Easter Series - 04
After the Last Supper in Jerusalem, Jesus headed out to a quiet place to pray. Here in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus faced the biggest challenge of his life...
Jesus’ disciple Peter denies knowing him | Bible Trek – Easter Series - 05
Peter was one of Jesus’ closest friends. He had left behind his fishing business to follow Jesus and for three years had been by his side as his faithful companion...
Jesus on trial | Bible Trek – Easter Series - 06
Jesus had caused an uproar in the temple and clashed with the religious authorities. His popularity was growing and vast crowds were following him. They needed to get rid of him, but a local dispute didn’t warrant execution...
Jesus’ crucifixion | Bible Trek – Easter Series - 07
In April AD 30, here at Golgotha, Jesus was crucified. Suspended on a cross by six-inch nails driven through his hands and feet, in the hottest part of the day, he died slowly, by asphyxiation...
Jesus is mocked | Bible Trek – Easter Series - 08
Here on the floor of a Roman Praetorium are the markings of a first-century game board scratched into the surface of some paving stones in the courtyard...
Jesus is imprisoned | Bible Trek – Easter Series - 09
In this dungeon, beneath the Praetorium and the home of Pontus Pilate, Jesus is likely to have been held as a prisoner...
