Caesarea Philippi, Galilee, Capernaum, and the Sea of Galilee

Caesarea Philippi

Our day began north of Galilee at the headwaters of the Jordan. It was here that Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do men say that I am?”  In Peter’s reply “You are the Christ the Son of the Living God” – Jesus announced He would build his church on this rock.  As you can see in the photos the rock of Mount Hermon actually produces the actual springs of the Jordan.

Jesus said, “Whoever believes in Me – out of his heart will flow rivers of living water!”

Galilee

We then ventured down to Galilee and had a very fun lunch eating Peter’s Fish in a seaside restaurant

As you can see – Cheryl wasn’t as excited as Pastor Jerel and some of the others!
Eyeballs are nutritious!

Capernaum

	We saw Peter’s house (where Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law).
And the synagogue where Jesus preached!	Better to have a millstone (this one is about three feet tall)  hung around your neck than to cause a little one to stumble.

Sea of Galilee

Our day concluded with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. We were greatly touched by God’s sovereign ability to empower us and equip us for the ministry.  It was here Jesus called His disciples to follow him and calmed their fears on the raging sea. It was on the shores of this sea where he cast out demons and multiplied fish and loaves! On the boat ride it just seemed that our whole group was greatly touched by the presence and Spirit of God as he reaffirmed His great care for us and His power available to us!

	The Jesus boat: a two thousand year-old boat found in 1986 – much like the one Jesus and his disciples used!