What a great way to start our journey in Greece! After a full day of traveling and a seven-hour time difference, I think we did pretty well as a group getting going this morning. On the way to Corinth we stopped at the Corinth Canal, a 3.9-mile-long waterway between limestone cliffs. The Corinth Canal was first envisioned in 600 BCE but didn’t officially open until 1893.
Next we visited the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth, which still has active excavations going on today! We saw an amazing collection of Greek art and artifacts. There was so much to see here that I had trouble narrowing down what to write about. The many headless and armless statues were impressive, but my attention was on the art! Before much of the beautiful pottery and other art displays, there was a quote posted from ancient Greek historian Herodotus, “It is in Corinth that artisans are held in least contempt.”
Next, we visited the magnificent Temple of Apollo, where we captured a fantastic group photo.
We then visited the bema (judgment) seat, the place where the apostle Paul stood before Roman authorities after being accused by the Corinthian Jews of promoting unlawful worship practices. My focus was from the platform, looking downward—imagining Paul standing there, facing accusations and public humiliation. In the end, Governor Gallio ruled that this was not a matter for Roman jurisdiction, and Paul was released. Remarkably, this event took place early in Paul’s ministry—during only his second missionary journey. It’s truly humbling to walk the same ancient steps Paul once did and to reflect on how his bold faith shaped the course of history.
Our final stop before returning to the Bible College was Epidavros, where the highlight was undoubtedly the ancient theatre. Climbing all those steps was well worth it for the breathtaking view from the top. As I sat there, I found myself daydreaming about experiencing a live performance, imagining the acoustics and the scenery coming to life. From the stage area to the lush green trees, the distant mountains, and the beautiful blue sky, the entire scene was captivating. Surrounded by the beauty of nature in such a historic place, I felt a deep sense of peace and connection to the Lord.
--Olivia Hart--
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