Golgatha and the Garden Tomb

"God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ… "

Galatians 6:14

"I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you… that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. "

1 Corinthains 15:1, 3, 4

We finished our tour yesterday at the rock called Golgatha (literally “the place of the skull"). This is believed to be the location of the crucifixion. Nearby is a tomb in a garden, dated to the first century in which no body has ever decomposed!

In this place we shared in communion as we worshipped our crucified and risen Lord! The simple yet significant truth of the gospel sank in yet once again. He died for us! He rose that we might live! Jesus is indeed a friend of sinners and all those who believe in Him shall never perish, but have everlasting life. Praise the Lord.

See you all Sunday for our 20th anniversary worship service. We are looking forward to it!