Day 08 - Jerusalem: Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, City of David, Hezekiah's Tunnel, Pool of Siloam, Southern Steps, Yad Vashem

Day 8 started at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem and we really had a full day. We started off our day with a group devotional and prayer that was lead by Jeff Axtell. Next, we got to visit the Temple Mount and learn all of its history understanding even more why the temple in Jerusalem was so important.

Next, we went into the City of David and explored Hezekiah’s tunnel and the Pool of Siloam. Hezekiah’s tunnel is significant because David used these tunnels to capture Jerusalem. The Pool of Siloam is referenced in John 9 where Jesus spits into dirt and puts the mud onto the eyes of a blind man. Jesus told the blind man to wash off the mud in the Pool of Siloam. He was able to see when he washed off the mud. 

Our next stop was to the Southern Steps of the Temple Mount. The southern steps was the primary entrance and exit into and out of the Temple. This is the location where Jesus and the apostles walked, sat and prayed. This was another awesome experience. 

Our last stop for our busy day was to Yad Vashem, where we got to spend time at the Holocaust museum. This museum is sad but a must-see location when visiting Jerusalem.