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Travel Log # 7 Israel Part 21 Reflections
Our trip to Israel was an experience we’ll never forget. This is a picture of the Garden of Gethsemane. Just look at the size of those trees! I wonder how old they are?! I couldn’t help but think of Jesus praying … Continue reading
Travel Log # 7 Israel Part 20 Jerusalem
This was a wonderful day! Pic 1 is Jerry and me at the Mount of Olives! You can see it overlooks Jerusalem. Pic 2 is the Place of the Skull where many believe Jesus was crucified. Luke 23:32-34a says: When … Continue reading
Travel Log # 7 Israel Jerusalem Part 19 Menorah
Menorah (Temple) – a seven-branched lampstand used in the ancient Tabernacle in the desert and Temple in Jerusalem, … You can see how large this Menorah is by Megan standing beside it!
Travel Log # 7 Jerusalem Part 18 Holocaust Museum
We went to visit the Jerusalem Holocaust Museum. A very sad time. I’m only posting two pictures here. I have several more. One building is a memorial for the children who died during the holocaust. It’s filled with mirrors thousands … Continue reading
Travel Log # 7 Israel Part 17 Jerusalem 1998
Jerusalem was a fascinating city. The old and the new. Pic 1 Zion Gate, bullet riddled from the six-day war. Pic 2 Damascus Gate. Pic 3 is a man dressed like David and playing a harp like David! Pic 4 is The … Continue reading
Travel Log # 7 Israel Jerusalem Part 16 1998
Jerusalem. There is so much to say about Jerusalem, it’s mind boggling. I’m going to only write a little of the most impressive parts to me. Here we were at the The Western Wall. (Ha-Kotel Ha-Ma’aravi) the holiest of Jewish sites, sacred … Continue reading
Travel Log # 7 Israel Part 15 Bethlehem
It was very exciting to actually be in Bethlehem. But it was nothing like what I pictured from reading in the Bible. Everything is so commercialized today. A church has been built over the place where the stable was. I understand … Continue reading
Travel Log # 7 Part 14 Jordan River, Baptized 1998
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward experience. Acts 2:38 & 39 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for … Continue reading
Travel Log # 7 Israel Part 13 Jacob’s Well 1998
Jacob’s well is in the West Bank. There had been political uprisings the night before so it wasn’t likely we’d get to go there. But… wait a minute… it opened just in time! We got to go and see Jacob’s … Continue reading
Travel Log # 7 Israel Part 12 Camel Riding 1998
Have you ridden a camel? It was so fun! Well…not getting up and getting back down! Pic 1 is our friend, Julie. She’s a good sport! Pic 2, 3, & 5 are of the camels getting up or going back down. … Continue reading