The name Galilee refers to the northern region of Israel as well as the lake. A large part of Christ’s ministry was in Galilee. Nazareth the town that Jesus was raised in is not far from the lake. Cana the place of Christ’s first miracle is close by. Where He fed the five thousand is right there on this lake. He cast out demons on its east shore. In fact some 18 of Christ’s 33 miracles were probably done very close to or on this lake. Peter and his brothers and friends fished here. A most beautiful spot to visit. One can see the Golan Heights to the east from the lake. Its geographical position is 680 feet below sea level. During the future literal Kingdom of Christ on earth, this may be part of the great inland water port in Israel mentioned in Zechariah 14. This lake is some 60 miles north of Jerusalem, Jesus and his disciples often walked to Jerusalem from Galilee, either down the Jordan River or across the high lands. It had several names given in the Bible, Sea of Chinnereth, Lake of Gennesareth, and Sea of Tiberias. The town of Tiberias is the only remaining town from Jesus’ day, a Roman community on the west side of the lake. Here Jeanne and I were in awe of its beauty and spiritual meaning in 1978. | 
