Day 09 - The Foundations of our Faith…

We began our final day at one of the most amazing and powerful spots in Jerusalem. After making our way through the crowds and camels, we got to sit down in an amphitheater on the top of the Mount of Olives. Historically, so much happened in this one spot, it was amazing to be able to relive it. We could see in front of us so many of the places Jesus lived out in the last week before the crucifixion. We talked through the Triumphal entry, the ascension, as well as the moment when Jesus will return and touch down on the Mount of Olives…according to Zech 14.

We walked from there down to the Garden of Gethsemane, and spent some time alone with God. It was a beautiful spot to reflect on the powerful trip we have experienced.

Our next stop was probably the high point of the trip. We got to walk through the death, burial, and resurrection at the Garden Tomb. We took communion there together and explored the Jewish roots of the Lord’s Supper. We worshipped God in the most powerful place imaginable. It was beautiful, and peaceful, and provided a great climax to our time in Israel. These first three stops really tap into the foundations of our faith.

Several other highlights dotted the remainder of the afternoon. We stopped at the Pool of Bethesda and learned more about the “Three Messianic Miracles.” We walked down the “Via Dolorosa.” And then went to the very Catholic site, “Church of the Holy Sepulcher”, where many believe the crucifixion took place. We capped off our trip with a very nice farewell dinner.

What an amazing trip. Many thanks to GTI for making this an extremely memorable time, and for thinking of everything.

Thanks for following along….

Sammy & Jeff