CBN Partners & the Tomb

The CBN Partners & WorldReach directors came for a visit to The Land. They were gracious enough to allow us to hitch a ride on their buses and see some of the sites with them. In addition, the Partners were also more than willing to allow us to eat several meals with them. Now, we should tell you that the CBN Partners & WorldReach directors really know how to travel. WE ATE GOOD. And for the record, Kim & I got our fair share of vegetables and viewed some Holy sites that we may have otherwise been unable to see.

Perhaps the most important activity we did with the CBN group was visit the Garden Tomb and share communion together. It was one of the most blessed experiences we've had thus far. For starters, there is an indescribable peace on the Garden Tomb, and an amazing sense of joy in taking communion at that location. The Garden Tomb, which sits outside the Old City walls, is one of the speculated locations of Jesus' burial and crucifixion. This is the popular location for Protestant believers; whereas, the Catholic & Orthodox favor the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as the traditional burial spot. The Garden Tomb is owned by the British Garden Tomb Association after General Gordon of England discovered it in 1894. In case you'd care to check it out, we've placed additional reasons why this spot is the likely location of Jesus' burial under the "Loaves & Fishes" section of the website. Regardless of which site you choose (if either), the important fact which cannot escape notice is that Jesus isn't dead or buried. He's alive! He's risen! And because of this, it really doesn't matter much where He died as much as that He rose again.

After walking inside the believed tomb, we sat under a tree nearby and took communion. The service was led by Michael Little, CBN president. The entire experience was simply amazing and joyful. We were very blessed to be able to spend the morning with the CBN party and share the symbolic Last Supper near the likely spot of Jesus' one-time burial.

Unfortunately for us, the Partners left last Saturday, which means that Kim & I haven't eaten quite as nutritiously as we did last week. Our visits to various Holy sites aren't nearly as fun without those precious folks! Thank you, CBN partners!