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Learn all the details about some of Jesus' greatest miracles performed around the Sea of Galilee. He fed 5,000 men, not including women and children. This means he easily fed between 15,000 and 20,000 people. He also walked on water and calmed a raging storm. How, and where, did these miracles happen? By using the Bible as our guide, we can locate the places where these monumental miracles happened! Experience these miracles like never before by seeing where they took place.

Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:57 - How & Where did the feeding of the 5000 happen?
10:09 - Historical background.
19:19 - Where did Jesus walk on the water & how did it all happen?
23:05 - Questions answered.
25:35 - Faith lessons from these miracles.

Introduction
Welcome to the approximate location where Jesus Fed 5,000 people. This is a major event from the Bible that took place here. Here are the highlights.
1. This was an amazing miracle where Jesus miraculously fed a huge multitude with five loaves of bread and two fish.
2. Scripture says there were 5,000 men, not counting women and children. This means there could have easily been 15,000-20,000 people present.
3. He had them sit on the grass in groups of 50. This shows how this location could accommodate a large multitude.
4. We'll explain why we believe this is the best location for this astounding miracle.​

Location
1. The traditional site of this miracle is at Tabgha, located on the northwestern side of the Sea of Galilee.
2. However, this miracle most likely occurred on the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee, a short distance south of Bethsaida.
3. Scripture says Jesus and His disciples were headed to Bethsaida, a desolate or deserted place (Mark 6:31; Luke 9:10). Tabgha is in a very populated area and on the opposite side of the sea from Bethsaida.
4. The large population area was from Tiberias to Capernaum (the northwestern side). The deserted area was on the northeastern and eastern sides of the sea.
5. Bethsaida was a small fishing village and was about the only town on the northeastern side of the sea.
6. Immediately after feeding the 5,000, Jesus ordered His disciples to cross over to the other side of the sea (Matt. 14:22).
7. A strong storm arose while the disciples were crossing over to the other side. Jesus walked on water (Peter also attempted to), and Jesus calmed the storm.
8. The storm seems to have changed the course of their destination, as Scripture says that they ended up arriving in the area of Gennesaret (Matt. 14:34–36).
9. Gennesaret is located on the northwestern side of the sea, the area where most of the population resides.
10. Gennesaret is less than 2 miles (3 Km.) south of Tabgha. If the miracle happened at Tabgha, going from Tabgha to Gennesaret wouldn’t have crossed over the other side of the sea as both towns are nearby.
11. After Christ arrived at Gennesaret, many heard he had arrived, and a large multitude gathered for healing. If Christ had just been in the area of Tabgha, it wouldn't make sense that a large crowd would gather again right after Christ had just been there.
12. From the location of the feeding of the 5,000, the disciples headed toward Bethsaida and Capernaum (Mark 6:45; John 6:16–17). Therefore, they had to be south of Bethsaida enough to travel in that direction by boat. 13. For these reasons, we believe the best biblical location for the feeding of the multitude is just south of Bethsaida in this open, flat area. It seems to fit the text and the geography of the land best.

Historical Background
1. This miracle happened just after Jesus had sent out the 12 disciples to preach and heal throughout Israel (Luke 9:1–9).
2. You would think that after being used so mightily by God, the disciples would have had more faith.
3. It also took place just after the death of John the Baptist (Matt. 14:1–12).
4. Jesus and His disciples were headed to the remote area of Bethsaida to rest after the long ministry period they had just finished (being sent out two by two, preaching and healing).
5. However, instead of resting, a huge ministry opportunity awaited them.
6. Scripture mentions that 5,000 were fed, not including women and children. This means there could easily have been 15,000 people or more present.

Places of Interest
1. Bethsaida
2. Tabgha
3. Gennesaret/Ginosar
4. Tiberias
5. Feeding of the 5,000 location
6. The likely place they arrived and departed with their boat.
7. Desolate side of the Sea of Galilee
8. Populated side of the Sea of Galilee
9. Sea of Galilee