Today was absolutely amazing, I had gone to bed at around 12:30 the night before and woke up at around 8:12am. I had tentatively planned to go to Masada and Ein al-Geni (spelling, sounds) with the two french girls who I met last night, but I didn't see them at the kitchen where we were "planning" to meet. Which was fantastic, I didn't really want to go that much while I waiting there thinking about how I only have 3 days in Jerusalem to do so much. So while I was waiting, I met an American-Asian who went into the medical field like I am hoping to do. He was from NYC and had just graduated some time ago. He had told me he was looking for someone to go to Bethlehem with. I told him I would but I don't want to travel that much, then he showed me on the map where Bethlehem was, so I agreed. Plus I mean come on, it's the birthplace of Jesus, I've got to check it out. Although I heard from many people and articles about it being fairly dangerous now. The two girls last night said they went and had no problem. So I figured it would be fine.
After 3 cups of coffee we headed to the tourist office and I picked up a bus schedule from Jerusalem to Eliat, as well as we found where to catch a bus to Bethlehem. It was amazing right in front of us in line was the Swiss couple who helped me out so much last night!!! What a town and coincidence, they were leaving to Ein al-Geni. So after that we walked outside the Wall and around it to the Damascus Gate. The bus was fairly good, it was better than the bus from Cairo to Taba, and was very cheap, only 6 shekels, about 1.50 cents. When we arrived to Bethlehem, demographically it was much more like Cairo. We ended up walking down these beautiful roads and markets to the Church of the Nativity and walking into the Church and the special area where Jesus was said to have been born, as well as the manger right next to it. It was amazing. We were in the church for a while.
After that we walked back to the bus stop and took the bus back to Jerusalem. On our way to Bethlehem, we did not go through any checkpoints, but coming back we had to go through a checkpoint, which was in no way whatsoever a hassle. Took about 2 minutes, just checking passports and the bus. We got back and it was still very early, so we decided to walk farther around the great stone wall of the old city and go the route that Jesus took on the day he was crucified. It was awesome, Now we just headed back to the hostel and am resting for awhile, not sure what I will do just rest and get some stuff ready for returning to Cairo by bus. Right now, I am eating Hummus with a very pretty Polish girl who offered me some while I was sitting here.
Anyways, I will need to get going, I may go out later after Shabbat and get some restaurant food somewhere, Cairo was so cheap, I can afford to spend 15 dollars on a nice dinner in Jerusalem. I still need to call my parents!
With Love, Matt
Yahshua was born on the 14TH day of Tishri at 3PM in the year 4,000 from creation. Yahshua died on the 14TH day of Nissan (On the 6TH day of the week)at 3PM in the year 4,033 from creation. Yahshua received the second death. Rom. 6:23. The second death is soul out of existence. Yahshua was SOUL DEAD in His grave for 39 hours according to Moses law. Yahshua being in His grave on Yahweh's creation sabbath establishes the 7TH day creation sabbath forever. Isa. 66:22-23. The scripture says that Yahshua is the LORD of the Sabbath. Yahshua was raised from the second death on the 16TH day of Nissan at 6 AM. On the first day of the week after the weekly sabbath. May Yahweh give you understanding in these salvation scriptures. Bless you.
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