Holy Week

I had a good Easter week. I reflected on my time in Israel to see in person where Jesus lived and fulfilled his mission to be the sacrificial lamb which was prophesied years before and of course, His glorious resurrection. It was nice to also watch the final episodes of season 5 of the chosen which mainly was focused on the last supper. After visiting Israel, I've wanted to observe the Jewish holidays. It is the basis for my faith as a Christian. Jesus as stated before is the passover lamb. Most people's thoughts on the Last Supper stem from DiVinci's Last Supper painting but there were a few issues with the painting in regards to actual tradition. It was surreal like so many places I visited, to be in the room believed to be where the Last Supper took place. 
Matthew 26: 26-30
Mat 26:26 As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then He broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take this and eat it, for this is My body.”
Mat 26:27 And He took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, “Each of you drink from it,
Mat 26:28 for this is My blood, which confirms the covenant between God and His people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many.
Mat 26:29 Mark My words—I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new with you in My Father’s Kingdom.”
Mat 26:30 Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.

Mark 14: 32-36
Gethsemane 
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The next part I was probably most looking forward to. The most important event in history, Christ dying and being resurrected. To be where it all happened would be unreal. However, it was a little anti climatic for me because of the tourist climate and a church being built on top of Calvary, it was almost impossible to picture it for me. So while still being thankful to witness it, It was not as emotional of an experience as I thought it would be. 

The next part while maybe not being as historically accurate, it provided a much more "real" experience for me and I was happy to be able to go here also. Jesus did defeat death and the tomb was empty and He is risen to this day until His return! Thank you Jesus!