Happy Lord's Day, my friends! What a glorious day to wind up our study tour together, as we celebrate in real time, that which Jesus established on His resurrection day! Some of the most impacting sights in all of Israel are those associated with the events leading up to Jesus' death, burial and resurrection. From …
Welcome back, Israel lovers! It is simply amazing to stand gazing at Golgotha, the Place of the Skull, knowing our Savior was crucified there. It is even more amazing to step inside the actual tomb many believe to be the one in which Jesus was laid. But, let's not talk about it, let's do it! …
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As if the agony of Gethsemane and the seemingly endless illegal trials (see here and here) that Jesus endured were not enough, Jesus’s journey to Calvary’s cross was absolutely brutal. For example, did you know the Roman soldiers severely mocked and tortured Jesus in a charade called The King’s Game? Matthew 27:27-31 and Mark 15:16-20 …
Today is a special day, my friends! If you have ever gazed upon the stony crag of Golgotha, only to turn and stoop inside the empty tomb, you know the sense of awe and unexplainable thoughts and emotions this place evokes. To know we serve a risen Savior is such an overwhelming gift, and to …
Continue reading 7 Days in the Holy Land: Day 6 – Golgotha and the Garden Tomb
Looking for the Blessed Hope 