Our day began a bit earlier today, enabling us to go to Temple Mount during designated hours. Though planted in the Old City, Temple Mount is actually controlled by the Muslims. As with everything in Jerusalem, it is complicated! The Jews recaptured Jerusalem, including Temple Mount, in the Six Day War in 1967. But in …
Tag: Southern Steps
Exploring Israel – Southern Steps and Temple Mount
Though time on the bus is much less in Jerusalem, it still gets us from one area to another! So, hop on with us as we head toward Temple Mount and the Southern Steps. Temple Mount is perhaps one of the most hotly-contested pieces of real estate on the planet. Though many would like for …
Continue reading Exploring Israel – Southern Steps and Temple Mount
Walking Where Jesus Walked…but Where?
We'll see these sites during our trip to Israel. Can you identify them? Bonus question: We know for certain Jesus' feet walked on 2 of the 3 places, and there is a good chance He walked on the third as well! Do you know which two He definitely walked upon? Registration for our tour closes …
Tour Rewind: Temple Mount, Pools of Bethesda, Southern Steps, City of David
Replica of what Temple Mount looked like in Jesus' day (This view is from the southeastern corner.) Once in Jerusalem, the pace picks up and there is much more walking and less bus time. The city and the sites are much more crowded, and the skills of bus drivers in traffic are put to the …
Continue reading Tour Rewind: Temple Mount, Pools of Bethesda, Southern Steps, City of David
Looking for the Blessed Hope 