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Breakfast by the Sea

1 After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the aSea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself:  
2 Simon Peter, aThomas called the Twin, bNathanael of cCana in Galilee, dthe sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together.  
3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We are going with you also.” They went out and1 immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing.  
4 But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples adid not know that it was Jesus.  
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John 21:1

On at least three occasions, Jesus directs His disciples to meet Him in Galilee after His resurrection (Matthew 26:32; 28:7, 10; Mark 14:28; 16:7). Galilee is the location of the first fishing miracle of Luke 5, where He called His first disciples: Peter, John, James, and Andrew. Not only does it invite a natural comparison between the two miracles, but it also provides a sense of completion—of coming “full-circle.” Galilee is the disciples' home, and their fishing boats are docked there. Moreover, just as in the first fishing miracle, the Sea of Galilee—also known as Lake Tiberias or Lake of Gennesaret—allowed for an intimate gathering away from the masses while providing a feeling of solace and comfort following their Savior's crucifixion.

Martin G. Collins
The Miracles of Jesus Christ: A Second Large Catch of Fish (Part One)

Related Topics: Coming "Full Circle" | Disciples, The | Galilee | Gennesaret, Lake of | Jesus Christ's Miracles: Great Catch of Fish | Lake of Gennesaret | Lake Tiberias




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Luke 24:36-43


 
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