Israel 2010 - Day 9
Today we started at the Southern steps to the Temple Mount. We went over John 9, the man who was healed by the Lord and told to go wash in the pool of Siloam. We then went over to the Southwest corner and walked on the street level that Jesus walked on. I’ve included a picture of that street level and the stones from the Temple that were thrown down by Titus in 70 A.D. We then went to a Roman Coliseum and went over Romans 1, followed by a great Bible study at the Elah Valley. You really get the picture of David & Goliath. Tonight we’re going to take the group through the old city near the Western wall, it should be quiet since it is Sabbath.
Temple Stones thrown down by Titus in 70 A.D.
We had a good reminder of just how volatile this area remains. Today on Sabbath, the Israeli police had a tip that Muslim riots were going to break out. They believed that Muslims would come out of their Church services all filled with hate, ready to riot. Much of the city was closed off and there were many more Police and IDF Soldiers everywhere. It’s another reminder that there won’t be any real Sabbath until the Prince Of Peace arrives. Maranatha!
P.S. One other note for all those back in the fellowship. Remember this is “Spring Forward” weekend. We’ve decided to wait until after Church service to move our clocks forward, so don’t forget!
I love a pastor who can lead a tour in Israel and yet still think about issues for the the flock back home. 3 more days…missing all of you!
Pastor Scott,
thanks for sharing all of the pix and your thoughts are wonderful to read. (our computer has been down…I was finally able to check this out today, as you are all heading back home) It’s awesome to see these places where our Jesus walked…..perhaps one day Patrick and I will be blessed to join the tour…but if not, we so look forward to being in the presence of Jesus one day….AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!