The Raging of Galilee Storm on the Sea

1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

8. http://www.bibleplaces.com/seagalilee.htm

9. Bible Story: Asleep in the Middle of a Storm Mark 4:35-41