Palestine During
the Time of Jesus
(Sea of Galilee, Jordan River,
Jerusalem)
Sea of Galilee
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Located at the north part of Galilee
Not a sea, but a lake
24 km long and 11.2 km wide
Also called Lake of Tiberias
Sea of Galilee &
Mount of Beatitudes
Jesus loved the Sea of Galilee
• Jesus met the first apostles Peter, Andrew, James,
John on its shores
• Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes for the
crowd on its shores
• Jesus did the Sermon on the Mount near the Sea of
Galilee (Mount of Beatitudes)
• Jesus calmed the storm that almost tipped over
Peter’s boat
• Jesus walked on the water of the Sea of Galilee
The calm lake can
quickly become a storm.
Sea of Galilee in Modern Times
• One of the most important
freshwater sources in Israel today
• More than 20 varieties of fish in
the lake
• The most famous fish is called St
Peter’s fish (tilapia)
Sea of Galilee Today
St Peter’s fish
Jordan River flows
from the Sea of Galilee
Jordan River waters the fields
and makes the land fertile
Jordan River is a restful place
Jesus rested at the Jordan River
• Jesus was baptized by his cousin John the Baptist
in the river
• Jesus drank, relaxed, and rested on the banks of
the river
• Jesus crossed the Jordan many times, and
believers crossed it also to hear him preach and be
healed
• John the Baptist did a lot of his ministry here
Jordan River in Modern Times
• 30 species of fish are found in the
river, and 16 are unique to it
• 23 of the 45 species of birds found
in the Jordan are found nowhere
else
Jerusalem
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Most important city for the Jewish people
Capital of Palestine
Largest and oldest city in Palestine
Built on mountains overlooking the
countryside
• Leaders of Jewish people defended it
against invaders
Solomon’s Temple
• The wise king Solomon built the most beautiful
temple to honor God
• The people loved to go to the temple to worship
God and sing hymns of praise
• Jews celebrate the feast of the Passover in
Jerusalem once a year
• Jesus (age 12) was in the temple talking to the
elders, and found by his parents after 3 days
Solomon’s Temple
Jesus died in Jerusalem
• Jesus prayed at the Garden of
Gethsemane before His crucifixion
• Jesus was crucified at Calvary
(Golgotha - Place of the Skull)
• Jesus was buried in a tomb there
Garden of Gethsemane
(with olive tree)
Is this where Jesus was crucified?
Is this the tomb of Jesus?
(Church of Holy Sepulcher)
Jerusalem in Modern Times
• Capital of Israel
• Largest city in Israel in
population (around 730,000
people) and area (125 sq km)
• Holy City
Jerusalem Today
Thank you!
Thank you, Ms. Oliva!
Thank you, classmates!