Judean Wilderness

This is the land between Jerusalem and Jericho. It's called the Judean Wilderness. When we were there it was 110 degrees. I can't imagine how Jesus walked this route.

Judean Hills

This was taken out in the Judean Hills. The Israelites would build look out buildings to watch for nasty Philistines.
"It looks like we are all clear for now."
I'm headed for the Negev (desert) for three days so will be out of touch. My fellow students and I will be staying in hostels in the southern areas of Israel. I feel a little like a Bedouin tribesman - just pack your things, take down your tent, and move on.

Church of the Holy Sepulcher

Here is a great picture of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. We were on the Mount of Olives early in the morning when the Eastern sun came up. It cast a shadow of the cross on one dome onto an adjacent dome. This is where the first century Christians believed Jesus was crucified and buried. No research has been put forward to dispute that. The Mount of Olives is my favorite place in Jerusalem.

Blessing and Power and Glory and Honor be to the LAMB on the Throne

Here I am on the stones of the Second Temple Mount wall which were left where they fell as a lasting memorial to Israel's defeat by the Romans in 70 CE. I walked the entire Temple Mount today. Never expected my experience. In the past I always felt the construction of the Dome of the Rock directly over the Second Temple was a blatant intrusion of the Jewish faith and something to be feared. When I was up there the Dome of the Rock was muniscle compared to the Mount of Olives which is just to the East. I had no reason to fear because Jesus has ALL authority in heaven and earth.

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