Bible dictionary for children
Galilee
Galilee is a region in the northern part of the land where Jesus lived and taught.
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What does it mean?
Galilee is a region in the northern part of the land where Jesus lived and taught. Many Gospel journeys take place there.
Mark describes Jesus announcing good news in Galilee. The region includes villages, towns and the lake associated with his fishing disciples.
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Jesus Calls the Fishermen
Matthew 4:18–22; Mark 1:16–20; Luke 5:1–11
By the lake, Jesus called fishermen to leave their nets and follow him.
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Related reading: Mark 1:14
Now after John was taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the Good News of God’s Kingdom,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
