Sea of Galilee

23 maja 2023, Izrael ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

Morning Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee - Jesus is said to have walked on the water (John 6:19-21), calmed a storm (Matthew 8:23-26) and showed the disciples miraculous catches of fish (Luke 5:1-8; John 21:1-6).

700 ft below sea level

12mi x 7 mi -- 150ft deep, freshwater (lake, not a sea)

waves get up to 10' due to mountains on either side affecting wind

North is Mt Beatitudes, Capernaum, Bethsaida, etc

West is Tiberias and Nazareth

East is greek/pagan - where pigs went into demons

Most of Jesus' ministry to north & west of here

Jesus came to lake for peace, quiet, rest, & prayer

ganeserret - where we got ino the boat Czytaj więcej