Day Five ... Exploring the Galilee

Cooling off

Several of us took a quick did in the Sea of Galilee just to say we did. It was perfect, cool but not cold, and pretty clear. It was a big day!

Sermon on Mt

This is hillside near Capernaum where Jesus spoke to 10,000 plus people. It is a natural amphitheater

Capernaum

Entrance

Capernaum

We had to talk quietly.

Sea of Galilee

A little windy!

Sea of Galilee

It is much smaller than I expected, only 12 miles long and 5 to 7 miles wide. From Capernaum in this photo, you can see all 12 miles to the south end!

Capernaum

The Synagogue and all the ruins around it were only about 100 yards from the north end of the Sea is Galilee! Jesus was here when he told Peter to catch a fish, get the coin out of his mouth and pay the tax. Could be right here!

Synagogue

I am so happy to see all of this! I hope many of you get to take the trip next year.

Chorazin

Jesus did 70 % of his ministry in Chorazin, Capernam, and Bethsaida. Towns about four miles apart! This was key trade route of the world then.

Springs

Seven springs come into Sea Galilee here called Tabgha. Likely this is the place where Jesus called Peter James, John, and Andrew to follow Him.

Friend!

Keith Kennedy has a new friend for life! Funny!!

Lunch here

Ice cream!!

Laura Dudley, Keith Kennedy, Mike Hermon, and Kevin Schroeder show ice cream treat!

Ruins of Magdala

Mary Magdalene was from here

Cows

Yes they have cows too- not many, but this looks like west Texas!

Caves

Many caves were dug in side of Mt People tried to hide during some invasions.

Back view of village!

Mt Arbel

We all had about 30 min on the to to get alone to pray. This was my view. I prayed aloud looking at the Sea of Galilee and the countryside 1000 ft below. It was very inspiring to know Jesus likely prayed right there! It was also convicting that He got up early, climbed the Mt and prayed! I need to get more time to get alone to pray!!

Mt Arbel

Pastor Brian teaching on top of Mt Arbel where Jesus went alone to pray!

Still climbing

Sea of Galilee in background

Mt Arbel

Starting the climb