by Richard W. LaFountain

The scene of the Year of Popularity Jesus' ministry is located in the neighboring town of Capernaum, on the other side of the Sea of Galilee.

There are 10 steps:

Nazareth to Capernaum: Attempt to kill Jesus - Luke 4:16-31 Tour of Galilee to Capernaum: Paralytic Healed - Mk 2:1 and Luke 5:18-25 Capernaum to Jerusalem: Cripple Healed at Pool - John 5:1-9 Jerusalem to Capernaum: Capernaum to Mt of Beatitudes: 12 Apostles ordained: Mark 3:13-19 Mt of Beatitudes to Capernaum: - Mt 8:5 Capernaum to Tour Galilee and return: Dead Boy Raised at Nain - Luke 7:11-15/36-47 Capernaum to 3rd Tour of Galilee: - Luke 8:1 Capernaum to Gergesa: Luke 8:28-35 Tempest Stilled, Demoniac healed Gergesa to Capernaum: Mt 9:1/23-26 Jairus daughter raised to life

DRAW A CIRCLE AROUND THE WORD CAPERNAUM IN MATTHEW 4:13.

In Matthew 4:12-13 we learn that Capernaum was in the province of Galilee and on the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim. This is important in that it fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah 9:1-2. (Locate these names on a detailed map of Palestine.)

There is much more detail given to the accounts in the Year Of Popularity than given in other years. Matthew 4:12-25 gives a good survey of that year of ministry.

The city of Capernaum was a large city in contrast to Nazareth, and was therefore the perfect center for a growing ministry. it was situated on the SEA OF GALILEE, also known as the sea of Tiberias. (WHY? Who was Tiberias see Luke 3:1) There is another lake mentioned in this region in Luke 5:1 called the Lake of Gennesaret.

WHERE WAS IT LOCATED?

EXTRA CREDIT: Research the area of Caperaum and towns surrounding the Sea of Galilee. Also search for any interesting tidbits of information that might be helpful to understanding the area.

HINT: What archeological digs are in the area and what have they found.

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