Galileans in Jesus’ time were burdened by state taxes paid to Rome and Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee who imposed direct taxes on land properties and individuals (head taxes). Indirect taxes were ...

The Church of the Apostles, built atop the home of Jesus' first disciples, was believed by many to be merely a myth. But ...

37.5 x 50 cm. (14.8 x 19.7 in.) ...

It’s not raining too much this rainy season in Israel, which used to be life-threatening. But we now have so many water recycling and desalination plants, so much water reserve, and an intricate ...

“As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow ...

As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of ...

Life can be total chaos at times, our lives turned upside down through circumstances beyond our control. Find out how the ...

Rev. Terry Goerz,Redeemer Lutheran Church. Mark 6 records an account following the sending out of the 12 that gives us insight to our Lord’s compassion. The disciples had just returned from the ...

Out on the familiar Sea of Galilee, these expert fishers find themselves ineffective and baffled because not even a single fish was caught. From the shore, the Risen Lord guides them and directs ...

This was the place Jesus started his ministry. As he walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw fishermen casting their nets. Jesus called out to these men and gave them a new calling in life – to be ...