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Capernaum was the ministry base of Jesus during His ministry time on earth. Learn about the amazing things that happened there and in the surrounding area. • DONATE: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... • TOUR TRIPS TO ISRAEL BY TODD FINK: https://www.holylandsite.com/holy-lan... • BOOKS ABOUT ISRAEL BY TODD FINK: https://www.toddmichaelfink.com/books • 1. Capernaum is located on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee. • 2. Capernaum was located on the Via Maris, which was the main international highway of the known world during the time of Christ. • The Via Maris linked the three continents of Africa, Asia, and Europe. • Travelers were forced to use this route as there were few other options for traveling to and from each continent. • The north shore of the Sea of Galilee was even more traveled than the roads and routes leading through Jerusalem. • It might appear that Christ set up His ministry base in a remote place. However, just the opposite was true. He chose the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee (and Capernaum was located at a key place along the Via Maris) as a center stage so His message would reach as many as possible in the world. • By spending most of His ministry time in the northern Galilee area, Christ’s miracles traveled by word of mouth to the ends of the earth. This laid the groundwork and sowed the seeds of the gospel to the rest of the known world. As a result, evangelism done later on by the apostles would be easier and more acceptable. • 3. Today, Capernaum is shared between two sites. The Franciscan site receives around 90% of visitors as it possesses the synagogue, Peter’s home, village ruins, ancient artifacts, and nice access to the beach. The Greek Orthodox site has chosen to remain basically unexcavated and serene. • 4. The Via Maris passed right along the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, and there are old ruins and markers showing its existence. • 5. The north shore of the Sea of Galilee was even more traveled than the roads and routes leading through Jerusalem. • 6. Oftentimes, we might think Christ was hiding out somewhere in a remote location. However, just the opposite was true. He chose the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee (and Capernaum was located at a key place along this route) as center stage so His message would reach as many people as possible in the world. • 7. By spending most of His ministry time in the northern Galilee area, Christ’s miracles would travel by word of mouth to the ends of the earth. This laid the groundwork and sowed the seeds of the Gospel to the rest of the known world so that the evangelization work done later by the apostles would be easier and more acceptable to those who heard the message about Christ. • Historical Background • 1. Abraham entered the Promised Land through the gateway of the Sea of Galilee when he first journeyed from Ur of the Chaldeans. • 2. In Matthew 4 we find that Jesus established his home ministry base in the town of Capernaum, which is located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. • 3. At least 6 of the 12 disciples were from right around the Sea of Galilee. These were Peter, Andrew, James, John, Matthew, and Philip. • 4. According to Acts 1:11, the rest of the disciples were from the Galilee area as well. • Places of Interest (Please See Above Map) • Listed clockwise, starting at Tiberias • 1. Tiberias • 2. Mount Arbel – Likely place the Great Commission was given. • 3. Magdala – Hometown of Mary Magdalene, from whom Christ cast out 7 demons. • 4. Yigal Allon Center – Jesus Boat Museum • 5. Calling of the disciples. • 6. Tel Chinnereth (Kinneret) – Identified as the Biblical city listed by Joshua as one of the fortified cities in the Naftali tribe region (Josh 19). • 7. Restoration of Peter at Tabgha – Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter • 8. The traditional site of the feeding of the 5,000 at Tabgha – Church of the Multiplication • 9. Mount of Beatitudes – Place from where Christ preached the Sermon on the Mount. • 10. Chorazin – – One of the 3 towns Jesus cursed because of their unbelief. • 11. Sower's Cove – Likely place Christ preached the Parables of the Kingdom sermon. • 12. Capernaum - Homebase of Jesus, Franciscan Site • 13. Capernaum - Homebase of Jesus, Greek Orthodox Site • 14. Capernaum National Park and Peer – Great place to get out into the Sea of Galilee a bit. • 15. St. Peter's Fish Restaurant Mifratz-Amnun – Nice restaurant and beach location. • 16. Bethsaida traditional location. • 17. Bethsaida new site • 18. Gamla – Place many Jews jumped to their deaths, fleeing the Romans in 68 AD. • 19. Great Sea of Galilee lookout place. • 20. Kursi - Demon-possessed man healed. Pigs run down a steep slope into the sea just south of Kursi. • 21. Feeding of the 5,000 – The most accurate location according to Scripture. • 22. Horvat Susita – Old Roman City atop of a hill on the east side of the Sea of Galilee. • 23. Yardenit – Nice baptismal site and souvenir store. • 24. Hamat Tiberias National Park – Old Ruins of ancient Tiberias.
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