We are sitting under some trees in Capernaum. The city is on the north side of the Sea of Galilee. To my left in front of me is where Peter’s house is located.
Partial Ruins of Peter's House at Capernaum
And just to my left are the the ruins above the original stones of the synagogue where Jesus taught.
Synagogue Ruins at Capernaum
Many of the people are sitting on ancient columns as we listen to Kay Arthur teach from Luke. Capernaum became the center of Jesus ministry in the Galilean area. It is called “his own city” in Matthew 9:1.
Jesus performed many miracles here…cast out demons…healed Peter’s mother-in-law… healed the paralytic let down throug the roof…and He healed many others. He interacted with the tax-collectors who gathered at the permanent tax office in Capernaum…and He called Matthew the tax collector to follow Him. He taught in the synagogue. And just to the west of us, He preached the Sermon on the Mount at the Mt. of Beatitudes.
Bringing back such memories of my trip in 93 with Kay. Thank you for this wonderful website to get these wonderful pictures and your incites. Vicki and Randy are friends.
Lynda,
Vickie and Randy are great. It was neat the way that God had our paths cross and knit our hearts together through our love for Him. They have true servant’s hearts and many times came to my rescue. Why don’t you join us on our next trip to Israel?
Mike