September 22, 2009 - Christ Died and Rose again for me and you! That means you are worth EVERYTHING TO HIM!
Tuesday we continued our tour on over to the Rabbinical Tunnels, where we got to see the entire length of the Western Wall, even where it began down to the Original Bedrock stone on the Northwestern side of the Temple Mount. It was truly a great tour seeing such amazing history of the past 2000 years plus right in front of my eyes. There was some amazing architecture and it’s no wonder Herod was known as “The Great”. After the tunnels, we headed to the Holy Sepulcher, the place where many religions believe that Jesus was crucified and buried. I really didn't not like the feeling when I walked into this church. There was a pretty heavy oppression inside. It's odd, because this is a church that claims to believe in the Deity of Christ, but yet, why do I feel more oppression at a place like this than say, the Western Wall, or in a Synagogue. It was very strange, and I my only explanation is the intense religiosity of the Catholics and Greek Orthodox church. It's truly a sad sight. Well if you study into the place of Christ's crucifixion, you will realize that He was taken outside the city walls, to the place of the skull. This church claims the sight of death and resurrection but I see no biblical connection. I encourage you to look into it yourself. Really interesting stuff... Garden Tomb & Golgotha was next on the agenda, which was my favorite place by far thus far on the study tour! So for those of you who don’t know, this is the place where I believe with all my heart that Christ was crucified and buried in the tomb. Not only that, but this is where Christ conquered death, which is the foundation of Christianity, which allows me to live for Eternity. Jesus rose from the dead at this exact place, rolled away the stone and walked out proving that Yeshua is the Great ‘I Am’. The four of us also partook in communion together in the Garden Tomb, remember all that Christ has done for us. Pastor John asked if I could lead the 4 of us in communion, so it was a great honor and blessing to be able to do this reminiscing of all that Jesus did for me, for you, releasing us from great bondage, and giving us Everlasting Liberty! After this we headed over to the Shuk, or outdoor market, and then finished the night being blessed by leading a Bible Study for the SEND Ministry team, on Acts 2. Sosimo has a gift of teaching. Keep this brother in prayer as he travels throughout Israel, seeking Christ!
Tuesday we continued our tour on over to the Rabbinical Tunnels, where we got to see the entire length of the Western Wall, even where it began down to the Original Bedrock stone on the Northwestern side of the Temple Mount. It was truly a great tour seeing such amazing history of the past 2000 years plus right in front of my eyes. There was some amazing architecture and it’s no wonder Herod was known as “The Great”. After the tunnels, we headed to the Holy Sepulcher, the place where many religions believe that Jesus was crucified and buried. I really didn't not like the feeling when I walked into this church. There was a pretty heavy oppression inside. It's odd, because this is a church that claims to believe in the Deity of Christ, but yet, why do I feel more oppression at a place like this than say, the Western Wall, or in a Synagogue. It was very strange, and I my only explanation is the intense religiosity of the Catholics and Greek Orthodox church. It's truly a sad sight. Well if you study into the place of Christ's crucifixion, you will realize that He was taken outside the city walls, to the place of the skull. This church claims the sight of death and resurrection but I see no biblical connection. I encourage you to look into it yourself. Really interesting stuff... Garden Tomb & Golgotha was next on the agenda, which was my favorite place by far thus far on the study tour! So for those of you who don’t know, this is the place where I believe with all my heart that Christ was crucified and buried in the tomb. Not only that, but this is where Christ conquered death, which is the foundation of Christianity, which allows me to live for Eternity. Jesus rose from the dead at this exact place, rolled away the stone and walked out proving that Yeshua is the Great ‘I Am’. The four of us also partook in communion together in the Garden Tomb, remember all that Christ has done for us. Pastor John asked if I could lead the 4 of us in communion, so it was a great honor and blessing to be able to do this reminiscing of all that Jesus did for me, for you, releasing us from great bondage, and giving us Everlasting Liberty! After this we headed over to the Shuk, or outdoor market, and then finished the night being blessed by leading a Bible Study for the SEND Ministry team, on Acts 2. Sosimo has a gift of teaching. Keep this brother in prayer as he travels throughout Israel, seeking Christ!
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