While Capernaum may be the most interesting place in the Galilee area, Tabgha (a mere stone's throw from Capernaum) is one of my favorite places in all of Israel. I so closely identify with Peter, and this place has his footprints all over it! Seven warm water springs flow into the Sea of Galilee at …
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Capernaum, the Center of Jesus’ Ministry
For me, Capernaum is one of the most interesting places in Israel. Fortunately, the small fishing village has been excavated and we get a good sense of what the village was like in Jesus' day. It was a simple village, but did have a synagogue. The synagogue Jesus taught in was actually of black basalt …
Galilee Orientation
We spent about three days in the area around the Sea of Galilee. Scripture speaks often of this area, so let's take a look at it! On this map you will see Megiddo and Nazareth, two cities we have already discussed. Following visits there, we traveled eastward to the Sea of Galilee, where Tiberias became …
Nazareth, Boyhood Home of Jesus
While traveling eastward toward the Galilee area, we passed through Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus. Today, what was once a tiny Jewish village is now a predominantly Palestinian Arab city of 70,000, known by some as "the Arab capital of Israel." Luke 4:16-30 provides the account of Jesus returning to Nazareth as an adult …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 