Capernaum - Jesus was born in Bethlehem, brought up in Nazareth, and preached in Jerusalem but it was the significant Galilean Ministry years which he spent in Capernaum and where he performed many of his miracles. Capernaum became his home and the Bible calls it Jesus' “own city”.
Trade route to Rome, Greece, Egypt, etc.
Countless miracles were performed here - the 2nd most only to Jerusalem
Jesus ministry triangle - Jerusalem/Capernaum/Bethsaida
roman mile markers are here
Peter's house is here - likely fished outside it on the Sea of Gaililee. Octagon shaped (supposedly b/c of 8 beatitudes) and has been built upon many times; Jesus spent considerable time here; man on mat was lowered through roof here
Jesus said to "Feed my Sheep" here
Synagogue - means a place to sit and share; in ancient times rabbi's taught in synagogues and often referenced what other rabbi's said, but Jesus never did that - He spoke with authority and owned what He said
Damascus is NE of here - where Paul had his revelation
70% of Gospels happened in northern end of Sea of Gaililee
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