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Shabbat Shalom,

Yesterday, I walked from my B&B to the old city. I was assured by my friend at the desk that I could do it, so I thought if I get too tired I will just hop on the bus or get a cab. I ended up going a different way and for awhile I thought I was lost. The lyrics of “I once was lost, but now am found” kept going through my head. I really thought I was lost, but emerged at a place I knew. I followed the signs and was found. There must be a sermon somewhere in this experience.

Will and I had dinner Thursday night downtown with a friend. One word: Beef! Very good beef. We saw people everywhere. Busy, busy, busy. Thursday night in Israel is like our Friday night in the States. It is the end of the week and everyone is eating and having a good time. I have not seen downtown (Ben Yehuda street) so crowded in a very long time. I got home late, but full of good food and fellowship.

The Jerusalem Post, this morning is huge. I think it will take me a day or two to read it all. It’s full of ads, articles, recipes, real estate, tours, opinions, etc. As always, I am looking at real estate. It helps me gauge what is going on here in Israel. Prices are still high in Jerusalem.

Headlines:

UNIFIL wants more Freedom to confront Hizbullah! Comment: Duh!

Is Masada Being Washed Away? Inside story says: The section of the wall requiring immediate preservation work is on the southern side of Masada, and does not lie along the trail used by visitors.
Comment: Before anyone gets scared that Masada is falling down, the answer is no. Tourists will be just fine.

UNESCO is to present its report on Mughrabi Dig in next few days. I will let you know what the findings are when they come out. I saw the area the last few days. It is a new ramp being built to help visitors get to the Temple Mount and the Arabs don’t like it.
Comment: It is just another excuse to hassle the Jews. My personal opinion is that if any artifacts are found, they will be Jewish and the Arabs have always said that the Jews did not exist. This will prove them wrong. More is at stake here.

Will and I are off to the Galilee area for the weekend. I want to see what is going on up at Keyat Shemona and other areas. I am hoping to interview a couple of lovely ladies for the upcoming series about Women in the Bible. Stay tuned as they say.

Part of the Bible Study I am doing involves daily reading of the Bible. This week was Matthew 19-28. Being in Israel and reading about Yeshua and his last weeks on earth is so meaningful. I am here where it all happened! The text really comes alive.

Have a blessed Shabbat.

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