What a day today!
This is our second full day in Israel and one historic sight is starting to blur into another. We went to see a 2000 year old boat that was unearthed from the mud along side the Sea of Galilee. It was preserved because of the mud. It is dated back to the time of Christ. Because there was over 6000 fishing boats on the lake at that time, it is probably not the one that Jesus taught out of, but it would be cool if it was.
We also saw the location of the Sermon on the Mount and the location of the Feeding of the Five Thousand. Then we went to what is one of the highlights to me, the ancient ruins of the city of Capernaum. Capernaum was Jesus’ base of operations once he started his ministry. There we saw the ruins of what was very probably the Apostle Peter’s house. The ruins of the house are under what was the earliest known Christian church. The church is incredibly unique with eight sides and fashioned after the Temple with an outer court and an inner court. We also stood in a synagogue that was built on top of the synagogue that Jesus taught in.
To top it all off, we entered Jerusalem this evening. We stopped at the Hebrew University overlook and had a devotional time. I learned that King Solomon had prayed for me about 3000 years ago. In 1 Kings 8:41, during his Temple Dedication prayer, he prayed, “As for the foreigner who does not belong to your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of your name…when he comes and prays toward this temple, then hear from heaven, your dwelling place, and do whatever the foreigner asks of you, so that all the peoples of the earth may know your name and fear you, as do your own people Israel, and may know that this house I have built bears your name.”
What a prayer!! So on the basis of the prayer of Solomon, I prayed and asked for big things for God’s Kingdom in Boston.
Hi Little Louie, It sounds like you all are really enjoying this trip. What a blessing to us too because you are letting us know your daily schedules and experiences. I love it!!! Your tour guy Tony sounds great!!
I sure wish I was there too!!! I told Kris in my comment on her blog that going there one day is on my bucket list.
Maybe one day if we do get to go, you can come with us. I would love for you to be there with us too!!!
Louie, take in all of Gods beautiful sites and history & most of all his blessings!!! Keep us up to date with your posts & blogs. I love hearing from you both. Tell your Mom I say hello & send my love to all three of you.
Love yiou, Aunt Chickie
Hi Aunt Chickie,
Kris and I have been coming to Jerusalem every two years, bringing groups to see the holy land. Please pray about going with us next time we go. The cost is reasonable and is all inclusive. I would love to bring you here myself so I can guarantee that your experience is awesome. We love you all. Talk to you when we get home.
Little Louie