Visited the “Jerusalem Model” a scale model of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. It includes streets, Temple Mount, homes, etc… After seeing so much of Jerusalem in such a short time this is a great site to see, to pull it all together. To me, this site itself, is another miracle from God to us to help us better understand the past.
No words can express a visit to the Garden of Gethsemene. There are several olive trees there that experts have dated back 2,000 years. Perhaps these very trees were mere sprouts on the evening that Jesus prayed, sweat great drops of blood, and was arrested. Perhaps they were witness to Peter cutting off the ear of the man.
Visited the Western Wall and Rabbi Tunnel. Praying at the wall is always so special. The wall is not ‘magic,’ but I love to write out short prayers and put them in the cracks of the wall. It is a privilege to be here again and experience this.
Watching the other women at Mt. Moriah and at the Wailing Wall. God loves them each and knows them by name. As I stand at the wall and pray, I pray for the women around me from the four corners of the world. Some dressed in formal, fancy garb. They come here to pray to the One True and Living God.
We walked through the streets of the Jewish Quarter and the Old City. It is easy to imagine what it was like in those ancient days. We saw too many things to write down. I hope I will remember them.
Visited the Rabbi’s Tunnel (Kotel). A long walk underground. I imagine that Jesus must have seen these very stones. Nehemiah 3:12 mentions that a certain man ‘and his daughters,’ built a section of the wall. This the only specific mention of women helping rebuild the wall. Women were everywhere – behind the scenes and silent.
The Garden Tomb. Pastor Crisp always saves the best for last. The most glorious site. A quiet and serene empty tomb near an outcropping of rock that looks like the face of a skull. We observed the Lord’s Supper and sang hymns. Such a special memory. Most people cannot get through this site without shedding a few tears. Thank you God for giving us this garden spot to remember You and what You have done or us. What a way to end the tour!
Off to a great dinner – then through security at the airport. A long sleep home.
Note - if you have an interest in the women of the Holy Land be sure to see my other blogs: www.biblestudy4women.blogspot.com; www.biblestudy2women.blogspot.com.
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