The Sermon on the Mount The Sermon on the Mount (recorded in Matthew 5-7) is by far the most famous speech of Jesus. He delivered it on a hill north of the Sea of Galilee, which was later named ‘Mount...
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The northern region of Israel includes the Sea of Galilee, the Galilee and the Golan Heights, the upper, non-coastal section of land that is bordered by Lebanon in the north and Syria to the east.
Let me take you on a magnificent adventure by the Sea of Galilee, through Capernaum and Magdala. Why? To discover some of the stomping grounds of Jesus and His followers! Where are Capernaum and Magdala? As we adventure to the...
The Golan Heights in the Bible The Golan is known as Bashan in the Bible, referenced in Deuteronomy 4:43, 1 Kings 4:13, Psalm 22:12, and Isaiah 2:13 for example. This is where the half-tribe of Manasseh settled, and Golan is...
A Beginner's Guide to Touring the Sea of Galilee in Israel - Learn why the Sea of Galilee was one of the most central areas to the ministry of Jesus.