We're going to depart from the Galilee area to visit places in far northern Israel. (Don't worry...we're not done with the Galilee area yet!) To get your bearings, take a look at this map: Israel is yellow-shaded (or light green-shaded on some computers...so I hear!) and the white areas are disputed territories (though the Lord …
Tag: Galilee
Mount of Beatitudes
Matthew 5-7 is Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, which begins with what we know as the Beatitudes. Jesus almost certainly taught that sermon from this place, as it has natural acoustics which would have enabled the thousands who followed Him to hear. Notice Mount Arbel in the background. Capernaum lies at the foot of that …
Tabgha and Jesus’ Disciples
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 …
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 …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 