"Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane..."
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Walls and ceiling of the church built on the site of the garden of Gethsemane
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Flowers from the Garden of Gethsemane
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Extremely ancient olive tree - perhaps approaching 2000 years...
The Decision
"...My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will."
The Betrayal & Arrest
"Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders had assembled."
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On the grounds of Caiaphas' house
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This is the small opening at the top of a cistern - commonly used as a jail cell. Jesus might have been lowered down into a pit like this by ropes as pictured in the mosaic...He likely spent his last night on earth in a place similar to this...
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The Denial
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Have a Blessed Good Friday!
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PS: all Scriptures taken from the book of Matthew
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Beautiful photos! Have a blessed Good Friday and a wonderful Easter celebration!
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kari & kijsa
What an amazing trip that must have been! Can't wait to see more! Happy Easter...
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