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Many of the events in the life of
Jesus were performed on the north and west sides of the
lake.
The Sea of Galilee is located
in the east side of Galilee, north of Israel. It
is a large sweet water lake (168 square KM, 104 square
miles), has 55KM (34 Miles) of shore line, 21KM (13
miles) long, by 12KM (7.5 miles) wide at its
widest section at the Arbel cliffs, and is shaped like
a pear or a violin. The lake is shallow, the maximum
depth being 44M (144ft).
For a detailed sites map and aerial view - see the
Sea of Galilee overview.
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Mk 6:46-51: "And
when he had sent them away, he departed into
a mountain to pray. And when even was come,
the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he
alone on the land.And he saw them toiling in
rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them:
and about the fourth watch of the night he
cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and
would have passed by them. But when they saw
him walking upon the sea, they supposed it
had been a spirit, and cried out: For they
all saw him, and were troubled. And
immediately he talked with them, and saith
unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not
afraid. And he went up unto them into the
ship; and the wind ceased: and they were
sore amazed in themselves beyond measure,
and wondered".
Mt 14:23-33: "And
when he had sent the multitudes away, he
went up into a mountain apart to pray: and
when the evening was come, he was there
alone. But the ship was now in the midst of
the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was
contrary. And in the fourth watch of the
night Jesus went unto them, walking on the
sea. And when the disciples saw him walking
on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It
is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
But straightway Jesus spake unto them,
saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not
afraid. And Peter answered him and said,
Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee
on the water. And he said, Come. And when
Peter was come down out of the ship, he
walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But
when he saw the wind boisterous, he was
afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried,
saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus
stretched forth his hand, and caught him,
and said unto him, O thou of little faith,
wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they
were come into the ship, the wind ceased.
Then they that were in the ship came and
worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art
the Son of God".
Jn 6:17:"And it
was now dark, and Jesus was not come to
them. And the sea arose by reason of a great
wind that blew. So when they had rowed about
five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see
Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh
unto the ship: and they were afraid. But he
saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
Then they willingly received him into the
ship: and immediately the ship was at the
land whither they went".
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Jesus walks on
the water to the disciples
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