Friday we only had scheduled to be in Jerusalem for the Shabbat meal that evening so the day was time to travel and spontaneously explore. We were so close to the dead sea and it was such a beautiful day so we had to go to explore a little of that. Awesome colors and lots of salt!! Hoping to get some float time next week!
While we were there Jesse found some fellow off road enthusiasts and the conversing turned to spiritual things. I don't have his name but he heard the gospel - pray for him!
We arrived in Jerusalem and walked to Shabbat about 20 minute walk. It was so interesting to see the many orthodox Jews all dressed in their best going to their gathering for the Shabbat meal. No cars on the roads but lots and lots of people walking on the streets! Since phones are electronic (forbidden usage on shabbat) there were no pictures of the meal but WOW what an experience! For me it brought to light what Paul was expressing in the letter to the Corinthians of 'eat before you come to break bread'... they were trying to make it a special memory/ worship type meal but it was extremely chaotic and the man of the house even confessed he was tired from having to do this weekly. He needed excitement from the visitors because he didn't have the excitement from being tired having to host such a meal weekly. There was about 75 people squished in a small space.
The next morning we started the old city walk... trying to take in as many key locations as possible and walking circles in the process. Another really memorable experience with so many cultures and religions in such close proximity. So much to be said about the time there.... but tired now so will try to post more tomorrow :)Read more
Old Mister Red-Eye ! [Connie Bulow]
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