Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in the Judean hills south of Jerusalem. He spent much of his ministry in Galilee, in the Northern region of Israel. He was crucified in Jerusalem, on the hill known as Golgotha.
The Life of Jesus in Israel
Nazareth: The small town in Northern Israel where Jesus was raised. Sea of Galilee: A large freshwater lake in Northern Israel where Jesus performed many miracles and teachings. Jerusalem: The capital city of Israel and center of Jewish worship and holy sites, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus was crucified.
Concepts:
Jesus is said to have taught in the area of the Sea of Galilee, specifically in Capernaum, which is now a national park in Israel. The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is said to be the birthplace of Jesus and is a popular pilgrimage site for Christians. At the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, it is believed that Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected, making it an important site of Christian devotion.
Did you know?
Name one place in Israel Jesus lived and worked?
What are the names of the places in Israel where Jesus lived and worked?
What do the places in Israel tell us about Jesus' life and teachings?
What can we learn from Jesus' life and teachings today?
How can we apply Jesus' teachings to our lives today?
Brain break: Draw a slice of pizza pole-vaulting over a pickle
Question: What places in Israel did Jesus live and work during his ministry? Clues: • Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in present-day Palestine. • Jesus spent most of his ministry in Galilee, in present-day Israel. • The Sea of Galilee is where Jesus performed many of his miracles. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work in pairs to create a map of Israel highlighting the places Jesus lived and worked. B. Create a timeline of Jesus' ministry in Israel and explain it through a drawing.
In which city was Jesus born?
- Jerusalem
- Bethlehem
- Nazareth
In which city did Jesus grow up?
- Bethlehem
- Jerusalem
- Nazareth
Where did Jesus perform his first miracle of turning water into wine?
Where was Jesus baptized by John the Baptist?
- Sea of Galilee
- Jordan River
- Dead Sea
In which city was Jesus crucified and resurrected?
- Nazareth
- Jerusalem
- Bethlehem