The Raging of Galilee Storm
on the Sea
The Lord himself goes before you and
will be with you; He will never leave
you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid;
do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8
The Facts, Please!
• The Sea of Galilee is a lake whose waters
are blue and sweet. They come from the
Jordan River, which enters the lake by a
steep descent. For over 25 miles the river
fall at the rate of 60 feet for each mile to
arrive at the lake.
The Facts, Please!
• The Bible give four names to this lake: the
Sea of Chinnereth, the Lake of
Gennesaret, the Sea of Tiberius, and the
Sea of Galilee.
The Facts, Please!
• This lake, about 13 miles long and 7 miles
wide at its widest point, is shaped
something like a harp. (The Hebrew word
chinnereth mean “harp-shaped.”) Except
on the southern side, the lake is
surrounded by steep cliffs and mountains
that rise sharply from its shores, some as
high as 2,700 feet.
The Facts, Please!
• Sudden storms come in over the
mountains and stir the water up into
violent 20-foot waves. A boat can leave
the shore in a calm sea and be caught in a
vicious storm before reaching the other
side.
The Facts, Please!
• Several of Jesus’ disciples were fishermen
who lived near the Sea of Galilee and
earned their living by fishing in its waters.
They were used to the frequent storms,
but a storm came one evening that was
not like any they had ever seen. It
frightened even those seasoned sailors.
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Bible Story:
Asleep in the Middle of a Storm
Mark 4:35-41