song about Jerusalem. The bus entered a tunnel as the music increased in enthusiasm and when we broke out of the tunnel, there on our left was the beautiful Jerusalem! We unloaded off the buses at Mount Scopus overlooking the city from the east. Kay did an overview of the city locations we would be visiting – the Temple Mount; the Eastern Gate; David’s Citadel; Caiphus’s house (where Jesus stood under accusations of the High Priest, Pharisees, and Sadducees); and a traditional location for the Garden Tomb. It was thrilling to look at and consider Jesus viewing it in all its glory 2000 years ago!Kay then started a teaching on the significance of Jerusalem, starting with the division of the descendents of 
Abraham into the various nations in Genesis 10 and 11. The city was first settled by the Jebusites and earlier called Jebus (Joshua 15:63). When David becomes king, he conquers the city and the name changes to the City of David. He buys a location called a “threshing floor” for the purposes of building the temple of God there (2 Sam. 24:11-25). The significance of this location cannot be understated as it is Mount Moriah, the very spot where Abraham went to sacrifice his son Isaac, a picture of where God was going to sacrifice His only begotten Son for the forgiveness of sins for all who believe. Kay discussed the history of the temples built there and the Dome of the Rock – the Muslim mosque built here over 1300 years ago. (An interesting note in our guide book says that when the Crusaders conquered Jerusalem in 1099, they were unaware of the history – and apparently the Bible – as they 
thought this was the original Solomon’s temple and built many churches in Europe in its image! What a sad statement.)
Abraham into the various nations in Genesis 10 and 11. The city was first settled by the Jebusites and earlier called Jebus (Joshua 15:63). When David becomes king, he conquers the city and the name changes to the City of David. He buys a location called a “threshing floor” for the purposes of building the temple of God there (2 Sam. 24:11-25). The significance of this location cannot be understated as it is Mount Moriah, the very spot where Abraham went to sacrifice his son Isaac, a picture of where God was going to sacrifice His only begotten Son for the forgiveness of sins for all who believe. Kay discussed the history of the temples built there and the Dome of the Rock – the Muslim mosque built here over 1300 years ago. (An interesting note in our guide book says that when the Crusaders conquered Jerusalem in 1099, they were unaware of the history – and apparently the Bible – as they 
thought this was the original Solomon’s temple and built many churches in Europe in its image! What a sad statement.)Then Kay went into the prophecies of the city, how the temple was going to be rebuilt and how Christ was going to return and reign here. This is God’s holy and chosen city and all the eyes of the world will continue to be focused here as God unfolds His prophetic plan.
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It's great to hear from everyone again - after a dry spell. I think a lot of people have been holding their breath here, waiting for that next blog post! We knew you were in Jerusalem, though, and obviously very busy and probably exhausted. We love you all and are praying for you!
Scott and Betty
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