Maze: Galilee

Maze: Sea of Galilee/ Lake Tiberias

Discovering the tranquil region and the beautiful Golan Heights. After breakfast we boarded a wooden boat and sailed on the Sea of Galilee as the disciples did 2,000 years ago.

Jesus after driven away from Nazareth went to Galilee where He was successful as a "Fisherman."

Sea of Galilee - American Flag Raising http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNplbEfmYRk
Jesus Boat Singer - Shalom! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxHQfjAl6V4
Sea of Galilee - Dancing the Hava Nagila http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XdJxYi9ib8
Jesus Boat Singer in Galilee http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnqK0FQbpnU
Sea of Galilee - Last Dance on Jesus Boat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL3p2fV6Ynl

I did not know that "tilapia" is Peter's fish. Did you know that? I did not know that! No wonder I like to eat it. Crispy Fried, of course!


Kibbutz Nof Geonsar and visited the "Ancient Jesus boat" - the remains of a 2,000 year old boat that was discovered in 1986. This boat was used at the time of Jesus and His disciples.

Church of Multiplication and Capharnaum - Beautiful mosaics of animals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJMDXXTGj_8

We then went to Tabqha - the site of the feeding of the 5,000 and Primacy of Peter (Matthew 13, Mark . 33-45, & John 21).

The Church of Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor.


Mount of Beatitudes Today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoTjpfY5FzI

What a peaceful happy feeling! The breathtaking view from the Mount of Beatitudes (Matthew 5,6,7,8), where Jesus preached the Sermon of the Mount.

The Eight Blessings According to St. Matthew

1. How blest are the poor in spirit; the reign of God is theirs.

2. Blest too are the sorrowing; they shall be consoled.

3. Blest are the lowly; they shall inherit the land.

4. Blest are they who hunger and thirst for holiness; they shall have their fill.

5. Blest are they who show mercy; mercy shall be theirs.

6. Blest are the single-hearted for they shall see God.

7. Blest too are the peacemakers; they shall be called sons of God.

8. Blest are those persecuted for holiness' sake; the reign of God is theirs.