Early this morning, we woke up to our first day in Jerusalem. We started the day by going to the Mount of Olives. The Mount of Olives is located on the east of Jerusalem, Israel. The mountain is named after the olive trees that used to cover its slopes. Mount Olives is holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims, and many religious traditions are tied to it. This mount is associated with some of the most important events in the life of Christ. Here, Christ ascended to heaven, foretold the destruction of Jerusalem, and taught his disciples The Lord’s Prayer.
Then we walked down the Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane. The Garden of Gethsemane is at the foot of the Mount of Olives, within the walled grounds of the Church of all Nations (also known as the Church of the Agony). It’s a peaceful garden among a grove of ancient olive trees, looking back at the eastern wall of the City of Jerusalem. The Garden of Gethsemane is where Jesus prayed the night of his betrayal and arrest (Mark 14:32-50). According to the record in Luke, Christ’s despair in Gethsemane was so deep that he sweat drops of blood (Luke 22:43-44).
From there, we ventured to the Pools of Bethesda. At the time of Christ, the Pools of Bethesda were thought to be imbued with the power of healing, attributed to the troubling of the water by an angel (John 5:4). It was here that the Christ healed a 38 year old paralyzed man. At the same located, we visited the Church of St. Anne. This is the traditional location of the mother of Mary.
Finally, we traveled to the Palestinian Occupied Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity. The Church of the Nativity is the oldest church in the Holy Land still in use, commemorating the birthplace of Jesus Christ. We have had another great day of site seeing and wonderful experiences not to mention a little shopping too. Stayed tuned for more, leave comments and ask questions. Shalom!
Then we walked down the Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane. The Garden of Gethsemane is at the foot of the Mount of Olives, within the walled grounds of the Church of all Nations (also known as the Church of the Agony). It’s a peaceful garden among a grove of ancient olive trees, looking back at the eastern wall of the City of Jerusalem. The Garden of Gethsemane is where Jesus prayed the night of his betrayal and arrest (Mark 14:32-50). According to the record in Luke, Christ’s despair in Gethsemane was so deep that he sweat drops of blood (Luke 22:43-44).
From there, we ventured to the Pools of Bethesda. At the time of Christ, the Pools of Bethesda were thought to be imbued with the power of healing, attributed to the troubling of the water by an angel (John 5:4). It was here that the Christ healed a 38 year old paralyzed man. At the same located, we visited the Church of St. Anne. This is the traditional location of the mother of Mary.
Finally, we traveled to the Palestinian Occupied Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity. The Church of the Nativity is the oldest church in the Holy Land still in use, commemorating the birthplace of Jesus Christ. We have had another great day of site seeing and wonderful experiences not to mention a little shopping too. Stayed tuned for more, leave comments and ask questions. Shalom!
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Hi to all
Another year is here and I am sad because this is the second year I have had to withdraw from the trip because of health, but, am hoping to try to talk my dr. into next year.
My hope is that God will watch over all of you and that His blessings will be more than you hoped for. I pray you find a special bond with the Lord while you are there.
God keep you in his care, enjoy the rest of your trip and you are in my prayers for the spiritual experience of your life.
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