The Amazing Site Where Jesus Gave the Great Commission on Mt Arbel - Full Video in Description
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Explore and experience the place where Jesus gave the Great Commission to go into all the world and preach the gospel. See a breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee and all the sites around it.
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Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:40 - Overview of Mt. Arbel
3:20 - See All the Sites Around the Sea of Galilee
8:25 - The Great Commission Message to Us from the Bible
13:21 - Faith Lessons for Us Today
Location
1. Mount Arbel is located on the west side of the Sea of Galilee and is the tallest mountain around the Sea of Galilee.
2. It has a spectacular view of the Sea of Galilee, which is about 8 miles (12 km.) wide, and about 13 miles (21 km.) long.
3. It rises about 1,200 ft. (365 m.) above the Sea of Galilee.
4. It has on its eastern side a cliff that drops right down to the Sea of Galilee basin.
5. This cliff has many natural caves used throughout history for battles and protection.
Sites Around the Sea of Galilee that Can be Seen from Mt. Arbel
1. Magdala
2. Gennesaret (Ginasor)
3. The area where Christ likely called several of His disciples
4. Chorazin
5. Tabgha - The likely place Christ restored Peter to ministry
6. Mount of Beatitudes
7. Capernaum
8. Bethsaida
9. Bethsaida Lookout
10. Feeding the 5,000
11. Feeding the 4,000
12. Kursi
13. Horvat Susita
14 Where Jesus walked on water and calmed the sea
Places of Interest at Mt. Arbel
1. Park Entrance
2. Lookout location
3. Arbel Cliffs
4. Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine villages that lie below the cliffs.
5. Ancient Synagogue
6. Fortress
7. Hiking trail
Historical Background
1. History and tradition locate Mount Arbel as the place where Christ gave the Great Commission mandate to go into all the world and preach the gospel.
2. Many theologians believe this is the place because it is the tallest mountain in the area and provides a perfect view of the Sea of Galilee.
3. Because Christ spent around 60% to 70% of His ministry time around the Sea of Galilee, Mount Arbel would have provided the perfect backdrop as Christ gave His disciples the powerful Great Commission mandate.
4. The Great Commission was one of the last contacts Christ had with His disciples, which shows the importance of this commandment.
5. The cliffs of Mount Arbel have natural caves that have been used as shelters for rebels against Herod the Great, revolts against the Romans, and later periods. The ruins of Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine villages lie below the cliffs and on its southwestern side.