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Field Notes: Sea of Galilee

The Sea of Galilee was the center of Jesus’ ministry in northern Israel. Many of His most well-known moments happened there.

It’s where He called fishermen like Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow Him.

It’s where Jesus calmed a raging storm.

It is where Jesus walked on water, and where Peter also walked on water.

Several towns were built along its shore, including Capernaum, Bethsaida, and Tiberias, making it a central hub of daily life and travel. It was a major source of food and livelihood, with fishing as a primary industry in the region.

Sea of Galilee, by Eduard Marmet, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/