Jerusalem Panorama

Church of Mary Magdalene at the Garden of Gethsemane

Eastern Gate (Golden Gate) from Gethsemane

Southeastern corner of Jerusalem and ancient Zion (to the left)

 

Eastern Gate from Gethsemane

Our devotion on the Mt. of Olives

Speaks for itself

Southeastern corner of Jerusalem with view of the Dome of the Rock

Panorama from the Mt. of Olives

Panorama with the Dome of the Rock and the Eastern Gate

The view of Jerusalem from the Mt. of Olives is spectacular, especially seeing it in person for the first time. On our 2008 trip we had 33 first time visitors to Israel. A typical comment was, "I have seen this view of Jerusalem many times, but seeing it in person is breathtaking." From some of the younger visitors, "This is awesome."

This is the city Jesus wept over. The Psalmist asked for prayer for this city. Listen to his request in Psalm 122: 

     Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: may they prosper who love you. Peace be within 

     your walls, prosperity within your palaces. For the sake of my brethren and companions, 

     I will now say Peace be within you.

Pastor Rick