Mount of Olives (Mount of Ascension)(Day 9 - today): On this mountain we could see across the Kidron Valley, which is east of Jerusalem. This site was where Jesus ascended to Heaven and will descend from Heaven when he returns as it says in Acts 1:11 and Zechariah 14:4. There are many stories told here for example... When Jesus wept over the city of Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44) and when Jesus retired after celebrating the Passover with his disciples (Matthew 26:30). This story to me is key because it is where our father will return. As I was checking out the view I pictured the day Jesus will return and walk triumphantly through the Golden Gates. I also pictured the Dome of the Rock smashing to pieces and in its place the temple The Lord is going to build. For me the biggest and most spectacular piece is the fact that scripture comes to life and I am able to picture what has happened and what is yet to come.
Ahava Products (Day 8 AKA Yesterday)
Ahava (Dead Sea Mineral Products): As we entered into the Ahava store I was just having fun trying all the lotions and creams, which smelled so good! The boys of course were shopping for their wonderful mothers except for Ben and Elias who decided to take a tester bottle into the back which was considered the "spa room" and give foot massages. I walked back there and it was a funny sight to see. After that I went back into the store and saw our bus driver Adi and before I got off our bus I asked him, "would you like me to buy you anything?" He said, "sure!" Well I found a tester bottle and put some cream on a stick to give to him, but right before I had the chance to I was stopped to be interviewed about the Ahava products for a commercial being showed on British T.V.
I really just "winged it" (my mom was the one buying the products) and plus I had never been to this store. I just said, "oh it makes your skin feel and look wonderful, bright, and shiny." So now me and Nate (he was interviewed as well) are T.V. stars! Who knew we would come to Israel and become T.V. stars.
The Dead Sea - Day 7: We had the pleasure to to spend one night at a hotel by the Dead Sea, which is the lowest point on earth, It is 50 miles long and 10 miles wide. Our guide said it was also 37% salt. This sea is also a constant reminder of where Sodom and Gomorrah used to stand. It is the worst tasting water ever! Another fun fact is that seven million tons of water per day is evaporated. Now that is crazy! We all got to experience the weird sensation of just floating which was awesome. There is also salt everywhere on the sand and forms into things like glass shards. The most beautiful sunrise happened on the Dead Sea, which is shown above. Getting up at 5:20am has it's perks.
- Lindsey Kauffman
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