Introduction to 153 Fish - John 21:11

Sea of Galilee (pt. 8)

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So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. John 21:11

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In today's video, we explore fishing on the Sea of Galilee.

In John 21, there is a miraculous catch of fish at a location called Tabgha, where seven warm water springs run into the lake. The warm water attracts Tilapia during the winter and early spring months.

The Gospel of John includes a minor detail regarding this miraculous catch of "large" fish. John tells us there were "153 fish." Why include this detail? What is the significance of the number 153?
 
Join us as we explore this number's deeper significance and how it connects to the Old Testament.

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Class Handout

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Resource:

Mendel Nun, The Sea of Galilee and its Fishermen in the New Testament

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