“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” -- Matthew 7:7-8
"Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.
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Jerusalem is like no other city in the world. When we think of it, it provokes great reverence, sublimity and mystery. From the Mount of Olives, to the Tower of David to the Garden Tomb, Jerusalem has so much wonder and deep-rooted history to offer. It’s time to take a closer look at three things to do in Jerusalem to connect deeper with God.
THE OLD CITY
The Old City of Jerusalem is an exciting place energized with life and faith. Imagine walking the ancient smooth stones and narrow pathways of the Old City, while hearing prayers and music from churches and synagogues with children singing songs of Zion. The combination of a sacred atmosphere, buzzing markets, great food and lively people make the Old City something special that’s sought after.
MOUNT OF OLIVES
The Mount of Olives has always been one of the most prominent features in Jerusalem. During biblical times, the Mount of Olives was covered with ancient olive trees, and is one mountain north of Mt. Zion. The breathtaking views of the Old City, the City of David, and the Kidron Valley are not to be skipped on your adventure.
It was there that Jesus encouraged His disciples and gave them their instructions after He would be crucified (Matthew 24).
GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE
One of the most famous sites in Jerusalem, the Garden of Gethsemane is where Jesus prayed on the night of His betrayal and arrest (Mark 14:32-50
They went to the olive grove called Gethsemane, and Jesus said, "Sit here while I go and pray." He took Peter, James, and John with him, and he became deeply troubled and distressed. He told them, "My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me." He went on a little farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting him might pass him by. "Abba, Father,"* he cried out, "everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine." Then he returned and found the disciples asleep. He said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Couldn't you watch with me even one hour? Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak." Then Jesus left them again and prayed the same prayer as before. When he returned to them again, he found them sleeping, for they couldn't keep their eyes open. And they didn't know what to say. When he returned to them the third time, he said, "Go ahead and sleep. Have your rest. But no—the time has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Up, let's be going. Look, my betrayer is here!" And immediately, even as Jesus said this, Judas, one of the twelve disciples, arrived with a crowd of men armed with swords and clubs. They had been sent by the leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders. The traitor, Judas, had given them a prearranged signal: "You will know which one to arrest when I greet him with a kiss. Then you can take him away under guard." As soon as they arrived, Judas walked up to Jesus. "Rabbi!" he exclaimed, and gave him the kiss. Then the others grabbed Jesus and arrested him. But one of the men with Jesus pulled out his sword and struck the high priest's slave, slashing off his ear. Jesus asked them, "Am I some dangerous revolutionary, that you come with swords and clubs to arrest me? Why didn't you arrest me in the Temple? I was there among you teaching every day. But these things are happening to fulfill what the Scriptures say about me." Then all his disciples deserted him and ran away.
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Setting foot in this garden, sprinkled with olive trees is a spiritual event. Claims have been made that these broad, gnarled olive trees are more than 2,000 years old, which makes one wonder if they were young saplings the night Jesus was there with his disciples. If trees could talk …
Across the lane is a less-frequented grove where arrangements can be made for you to spend a more private time of worship and contemplation.
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