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Jerusalem

[ 1 ] March 3, 2009 |

The last two days have been overwhelming. We have been to the Garden of Gethesemene, walked down the Via Delarosa where Christ carried His cross to Calvary, stepped down to where His trial was held, where Jesus was imprisoned, and where tradition says He was crucifed and buried. On top of this we made our way to Masada where about a 1,000 Jewish Zealots held out against 15,000 Roman Soldiers for more than two years. It has been an amazing two days. How do I feel? In walking the Via Delarosa, spending time at Gesthemene, and walking with groups and people from all over the world and almost every language making their way into the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, I have it imprinted on me what Jesus, God with us, really did. In this jouirney I see the significance and tragedy of the nature of depth of sin that took such an act of God to redeem us from it, and I also see the amazing Grace and Love of God believing that such an act reveals so clearly the significance of God’s heart turned toward us. The cross is all sufficient to save us. No sin cannot be forgiven by this amazing Act and no life cannot be changed by this Amazing grace, not an intangible idea, bit a tangible cross of God.
for the cause of Christ ans shalom from Israel

Category: Israel

About miker: I am the Senior pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield where I have led the Church for more than 15 years. Our mission statement is "Making disciples of Jesus Christ who will love God, love others, and serve the world. This has been taken so to heart by this Church family that First Mansfield has become one of the top 50 attended Methodist Churches in nation impacting not only our local area, but our denomination and world. View author profile.

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  1. Steph says:

    We prayed for you all tonight at praise band practice… the anticipation of your arrival is just about too much to take! We have prayed for your safety all along and for travel mercies. God bless all of you and please know that your church family adores you all. Thank you for the updates. I check often. I love the pictures and stories… I feel a part of me with you walking the streets of Jerusalem and touching the ground where Jesus must have walked. It takes my breath away. Again, thank you for sharing this experience. I can’t wait to hear and see more…

    Much love and many blessings your way!
    Steph

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