Reflection: This was one of the most memorable moments of the trip, as I was asked to read the Sermon on the Mount from the Mount of the Beatitudes to our group. It was surreal to be reading the words of Jesus in the very place that it is believed he gave that sermon. The Franciscan church and gardens are impeccably well kept and it serves as a very nice peaceful location for prayer and worship.
Prayer: That we would respond to the truth spoken by Jesus in his sermon. That we would understand that the standard set by Jesus should inspire change in our lives and it is a standard that can only be met through Jesus and his sacrifice for us.
Overview: According to the tradition, the Mount of Beatitudes is the place where Jesus gave his important sermon on the mountain to the multitude that assembled to see and hear him.
The sermon has 9 verses, each starting with “Blessed the…” or in Latin “Beati …”. The Latin word gave this hill its name – Beati-tudes. In this place is a Roman Catholic Franciscan church, monastery, hostel, gardens, farm and a visitors center. (Source: Biblewalks.com)
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. – Matthew 5:3-12
In one of the most special moments of the entire trip, I was asked to read the Sermon on the Mount to the group. It was incredibly powerful to read the words of Jesus in this place overlooking the Sea of Galilee 
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