The River Jordan was nothing like I had expected. I figured we would stop at a spot of the River where no one really was and have a quiet moment to our class but instead there was a site designated for the baptism of Christ. There were people actually being baptized It was crazy to see them want to follow in the literal footsteps of Christ, if they only knew the real way toward salvation. The thing that struck me the most was reading and studying the Baptismal story. (John chapter 1) I have never realized how significant and down played John the Baptist role was in the life of the Savior. He was the forerunner of Christ, setting the path for the gospel to be established through Christ. I loved how he chose to be righteous and was selected to baptize the Savior, how special is that! I just think of all the examples we have in the scriptures that we tend to overlook.
This shirt was quite fitting for a day full of inspiration!
I loved how this captured some faiths praying on the Israel side of the Jordan River, others being baptized in the Jordan river from the Jordan side, and then BYU Jerusalem Students cluttering the path. We also had the chance to sing some songs about baptism which was cool because by the end we had people recording us or just being quiet and respectful. No matter what religion, language, or place-songs can always add to the site!
such a beautiful young lady!
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