"Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane..."


Walls and ceiling of the church built on the site of the garden of Gethsemane

Flowers from the Garden of Gethsemane

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."

On the grounds of Caiaphas' house


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...

The Denial

Have a Blessed Good Friday!
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PS: all Scriptures taken from the book of Matthew

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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