We had a wonderful day touring Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives.
We went on to the Mount of Olives and walked down the road that would have been covered with palm branches as He entered Jerusalem. We spent time at the Garden of Gethsemane which is located at the foot of the Mount of Olives. Thank you Jesus for saying "Not my will but thine be done".
We visited the Upper Room and remembering Jesus' last supper with his disciples and Caiphas house and the dungeon (prison) where Jesus was placed. He paid a great price for us to have the privilege of salvation. Not only the physical pain but the pain of denial of friends, especially Peter. It makes me think of how many ways I deny him in my daily life.
We went to the traditional site of the cruxifixion and burial of Jesus. Since there is a church built over it it is hard to get the "feel" of it but it may be the actual place because it was tradition since very early on. Tuesday we will visit Gordon's Calvary which was discovered in the 1800s and looks and "feels" more like the actual place.
It was a great day walking the actual steps of Jesus and remembering and thanking Him for what He has done for us.
Internet is limited so I have to keep my comments brief.
We are praying for many requests we have heard about since we got here including Jon & Jessica, Jordan & Ariel (granddaughter of one here with us). Remember Bro. Mike Goforth (who is with us). His dad had a heart attack but seems to be doing ok.
Many blessings to you from the Holy City!
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