Bible Places A to Z Lesson 3
Capernaum “Nahum’s town”, but no mention in OT Situated on NW shore of Sea of Galilee About 3 miles from Jordan River A large fishing village & busy trade center Via Maris highway ran through the city Major caravan stop for supplies, produce, and dried fish
New Headquarters Luke 4:16, Jesus “thrust out” of the city of Nazareth Went to Capernaum Taught on the Sabbath days “His word was with power” [32] 9:1 “his own city” Fulfillment of prophecy [Mt 4:13-15]
Galileans A Roman centurion [Lk 7:1-10] “he loveth our nation” [5] Had the synagogue built for the Jews his dear servant was sick unto death Jesus commended him for his faith the servant healed w/o a visit!
Notable residents Peter [Mt 8:14-16] Andrew Levi Jairus [Mk 5:22] A certain nobleman [John 4:46] Jesus’ mother Mary visited [Mt 12:46-49]
Blessing & Cursing Miracles Paralyzed man let down through roof & healed Demon-possessed man freed Disciples catch great draft of fish Many healed [Mk 1:29-34] Judgment Stern rebuke from Jesus [Matt 11:21-24] What does Luke 12:48 state?
Capernaum