Highlights of the Sea of Galilee:
- Jesus did many miracles at or near the Sea of Galilee: He walked on water (Matt 14:22-23; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:16-21), had Peter walk on water (Matt 14:22-33), cast out demons (Matt 8:28-34; Mark 5:21; Luke 8:26-39), calmed the storm (Matt 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25), and healed a leper (Matt 8:1-4).
- This region was the headquarters of most of Jesus’s ministry.
- After the resurrection, Jesus was with his disciples on the shore of the Sea of Galilee (John 21)
- The eastern boundary of the Promised Land was the mountain range on the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee. (Numbers 34:11)
More on the Sea of Galilee:
The Sea of Galilee is more of a natural lake than an actual “sea.” Its circumference is 33 miles and the distance from its northern point to its southern point is 13 miles. The widest point from east to west measures about 8 miles. The mountains around the sea are about 2,000 feet above sea level. It is not uncommon for storms and winds to suddenly come to the Sea of Galilee through the ravines of these mountains. The surface of the sea is about 700 feet below sea level and is one of the lowest parts of the country. This area has a warm climate.
In the Bible, the Sea of Galilee is also referred to as
- Sea of Chinneroth (or Kinnereth) – Num. 34:11; Deut. 3:17; Josh. 13:27; 19:35
- Lake of Gennesaret – Luke 5:1
- Sea of Tiberias – John 21:1
From Mark 3-8, the word “boat” is mentioned sixteen times – clearly the fishing industry and the Sea of Galilee were central themes to the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
See: Mount of Beatitudes, Magdala, Chorazin, Capernum, and Bethsaida for other significant sites at the Sea of Galilee
Erez discusses the Sea of Galilee region
Erez and Mark Hitchcock teach on the Sea of Galilee.
Ronnie and Mark point out important spots from the vantage point of Mount Arbel.
The Holy Land 