Galilee & Samaria
Caesarea Philippi
Banias area, northern Israel
WHAT HAPPENED HERE
Biblical story
Near Caesarea Philippi, Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ, and Jesus began speaking plainly about His coming suffering.
WHY IT MATTERS
Place in the Bible’s story
The setting marks a turning point from recognizing Jesus’ identity toward understanding the costly path of discipleship.
THEN & NOW
Understanding the location
The ancient site is associated with Banias near springs at the foot of Mount Hermon.
RELATED SCRIPTURE · KJV
Read it in the Bible
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”
Matthew 28:19
“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 4:17
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Peter Confesses Jesus
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