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admin on Nov 2nd 2010

Israel: Part Two

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Old baptismal tank Time for some hidden disco Hidden disco...stranger style
Church built on the spot where they believe Jesus performed the miracle with the loaves and the fish The Sea of Galilee Kyle, how about some reading from the Word?
Listening to the story about the miracle where Jesus fed the multitudes On the shores of the Sea of Galilee Reading from the Word series, part four
Randy, getting his hidden disco on.. The Jordan River Baptismal ceremony in the River Jordan
A prayer before the baptisms Laura Pickle being re-baptized in the river Kyle preparing for his baptism
In Jesus name :) Our pastors at ALC...amazing men of God. Brother Rigdon being re-baptized
Light and water show on the Sea of Galilee in Tiberius Like a mini-Bellagio. The border between Israel and Jordan.
On our way to Jerusalem! Sheepherder tending to his flock City of Jericho
Holly riding a camel at one of our rest stops French fries...yum! Our first look at the city of Jerusalem...from the bus.
Another shot from the bus as we were entering Jerusalem Old European-style windmill built on the top of the hill outside of the original city walls of Jerusalem. Funny story, though. It didn't work because they don't get much wind in Jerusalem. City walls -- another shot from the bus
Love the pedestrian signs with the image of a rabbi/orthodox Jew wearing a hat. :) Luxury apartment/condo residences in Jerusalem More Jerusalem from the bus
Israeli apartment settlement on the top of the hill Fields near Bethlehem where David may have tended sheep and where Ruth met with Boaz Sheepherders
Church honoring the announcement of Jesus' birth to the Shepherds in the field. Courtyard and fountain near the church The acoustics in this church were awesome. A few people sang "Angels We Have Heard on High," and it sounded like a large choir of voices...beautiful and amazing.
Terry checking out one of the paintings depicting the angels appearing to the shepherds The dots in the roof represent the stars in the sky when the angels appeared to the shepherds Reading from the word series: Part 5
Bethlehem How about some hidden disco? Inside one of the caves where they still hold Catholic masses
The perfect height...well, for me anyway. Area in Bethlehem where we stopped for lunch A guy herding sheep just outside our restaurant.
More Bethlehem Original mosaic floors in the church built over the spot where they believe Jesus was born. Waiting in line to go see the spot where He is believed to have been born
The small room where the shrines were set up. The location where many believe Jesus was born. No longer a humble manger. Pillars inside the church of the nativity. They were once covered in colorful paintings of the saints.
Underneath the church in the caves Inside the neighboring cathedral. This is where they broadcast the Christmas masses each year. Walls outside the church of the nativity
Bethlehem buses Streets of Bethlehem Narrow walkways and paths
City market with fresh fruit Look, it's a Starbucks...well, almost. The wall separating the Palestine-controlled Area A from the rest of Israel. Bethlehem is in the Palestinian area. Individuals from this area cannot pass into Jerusalem without special permits, and all vehicles must be inspected before being allowed int
Writing on the wall is very revealing, "To exist is to resist." Bad picture from the bus, but if you look closely you will see a flat hill. This is where King Herod the Great was buried Inside one of the museum's in Jerusalem is a large model of what the city of Jerusalem looked like in the time when Jesus lived. It's amazing.
Close up of the model of the fortress (on the left corner) where Jesus was tried and sentenced to death. The walls along the front and moving the the right show the outside walls of the Temple. Representing the poorer areas of the city in the foreground. The larger houses with the red roofs show the more affluent homes. Representing the lid of the jar that contained the Dead Sea Scrolls. The scrolls are displayed in the museum below this structure. No pictures could be taken once inside, but it was pretty cool to see a few of the pages from the scrolls.
Dinner and exploring on our first night in Jerusalem Having dinner at one of the local shops outside Streets of Jerusalem
Exploring the city, one step at a time! The high end shops in Jerusalem. Didn't take me long to find this area. :) Gorgeous church on a hill
Terry playing the flute. More shops and restaurants...love this area. Our first views of the Old City Walls at night...beautiful.
Outside the Old City Walls near the Jaffa Gate Close up to the wall I can't believe I'm actually here!
Tina enjoying the evening adventure Astounding! Walking around the outer walls
Look what we found this on our way back to the hotel. This place is so cool. Our gift to Jeff...a Dallas Cowboys Yarmulke...classic. Mt. Olive
Just outside the walls leading to what was once the temple of God. The cleansing baths were here along with the steps and main entrance to the temple. Our first glimpse of the wailing wall Muslim Church across from the Dome of the Rock
Paula needed some extra covering for the tour :) The Dome of the Rock Standing in the area that was formerly the ancient temple of God. Jews are forbidden by the Torah to enter because the Holy of Holies was once located in this area. Because they don't know the exact location, they will not enter.
Outside the Dome of the Rock. The location where they believe Abraham took Isaac for the sacrifice. It was also the location of the first temple built by Solomon. Herod the Great built the temple on top of it, and that's what stood here in Jesus' time Archways leading to the Dome of the Rock. The entire area around the Dome is controlled by the country of Jordan...so interesting. Buildings surrounding the Dome of the Rock
Gary's new PoV (point of view) photo series: Echo's PoV The Eastern Gate Another view of the Eastern gate. This is where Jesus will enter the city on his return.
Walking to the pools of Bethesda in the Muslim quarter Remains of the pools of Bethesda and a church that was built on top during the times of the Crusaders
Church at the pools of Bethesda Inside the church...the acoustics were amazing inside here. Our group sang a few songs, and it was simply amazing how the melodies filled the entire room. No caption needed
Exiting the walls of the old city The guarded entrance to the Eastern gate Lion's gate.
Hidden disco on the tarantula Close up Hidden disco series: George (our tour guide)
One of my favorite moments of the trip...visiting the garden tomb Golgatha, the place of the skull...can you see it? Reading the Word Series: part six
The tomb where Jesus may have been placed after crucifixion Point of View Series: Jeff Point of View Series: Miquell
The channel where the large stone was placed Burial area He's not here; He is risen!
Communion following the tomb visit Damascus Gate Another shot of Mount Olive
Cemetery and tombs on Mt. Olive. All want to be laid to rest here so they can be first to see Him upon His return Portions of the wall date back to Jesus' time In Jesus' time, he would have ascended stairs and entered the temple here
Killing time while waiting for our tour No explanation needed ;) Ancient city of David
Ancient toilet..see stone with hole in it Underneath the city of David where excavations are happening now Inside the underground tunnels and cisterns
Kyle in the underground tunnels Exit of the Holocaust Museum...no pictures were allowed inside. View from the museum
Warsaw Ghetto Memorial Top of the Holocaust Museum Jeff was a bit depressed after the museum
Jerusalem at night Closer view of the old windmill Parliment building
Old city at night Temple area...those are the steps Jesus used when He walked here Dome of the Rock at night
Beautiful view of a beautiful and intriguing city More hidden disco: Nate Gary and Pastor Rigdon
My bestie Inside the tunnels underneath the current old city...this is the other side of the retaining wall for the temple and many Jews go to pray here...women aren't allowed, but they can pray and watch from this viewing location underneath the old city...this was a market area in Jesus' time
Views of the tunnel Standing on the road where Jesus once walked Wall inside the tunnel closest to the former holy of holies location. Many Jewish women come here to pray.
Entering the women's area of the wailing wall...men and women are separated here. Closer to the wall Paula at the wailing wall
Okay, it had been a long day, and it was midnight, so not my best picture, but it was awesome being at the wall...so many emotions, can't describe them all. Notice all of the white pieces on the wall...these are papers with prayers written on them. The men's area of the wailing wall Another view
  
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Location: Tiberius, Jerusalem


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