This boat, discovered in 1986, and carbon dated to the time of Christ, is no doubt similar to the ones used by the fishermen Apostles and Jesus.
At its longest point it is 13 miles long. At its widest point it is 7 miles wide. It averages about 145 feet deep. It is hardly what you would call a “sea”. Yet it plays a very prominent role in the life of Jesus and His disciples.
It provided a livelihood for Peter, Andrew, James, and John. Jesus walked on it and around it and calmed the storm from the boat he was in. Peter walked on it (for a little while). If you want to try your hand at walking on the water where Jesus did, here is your chance, but you might want to bring a dry change of clothes.
Here Jesus multiplied the catch of fish and here He prepared a fish supper for his disciples after His resurrection.
The Sea of Galilee served as a back-drop for Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and for His miraculous feeding of the 5,000.
Our tour should get us to the dock for a ride on the Sea at a time when we can enjoy the sun setting on the Western edge. Hopefully we will have a clear day with calm winds. Even now the Sea can become too rough for the size boat we will be using.
This was a favorite part of our last tour and I am praying that we will be able to have an equally inspiring boat ride this time.
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