Map of Canaan, Promised Land
Map of Canaan, Promised Land
Map of Canaan, Promised Land
Hill people
Powerful Philistine enemy
Israel's many enemies
Map Israel splits in two
Hebrews 8 map
Hebrews 8 map
Sea of Galilee
Galilee map
Bible Map Galilee
Bible Map Galilee
Bible Map Galilee
Jesus grew up in Galilee. it's a green and beautiful land with soil so rich that first-century Jewish historian Josephus said a lazy person could make a good living farming there. He reported there were 204 villages in the area, according to Who's Who & Where's Where in the Bible, by Stephen M. Miller.Jesus of Galilee
Home to many disciples
Land of conflict
Galilee, home of Jesus
Lay of the land
Jesus spooks disciples
Map of Jesus feeding 4000
Map Matthew 16
Capernaum
Capernaum
Capernaum Jesus' ministry HQ
Jesus left his hometown of Nazareth, which was a village easily bypassed because it was hidden in a valley high above the sprawling Jezreel Valley. He moved a day's walk away, to the fishing village of Capernaum, on the north shore of a lake known as the Sea of Galilee. It wasn't a big shift that involved culture shock. As before, Jesus was moving among common folks: farmers, herders, fishermen. He didn't seem to gravitate toward the scholarly world of Jewish lawyers, writers, and teachers...groups of Jews know as scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees. These were Jewish communities as distinct as Christian denominations, such as Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians.Crossroads town with taxmen
Capernaum was a crossroads town. One of Jesus' disciples, Matthew, was a taxman who collected tolls from travelers and merchants passing through the area. Jesus met at least five of his dozen disciples there: Matthew, fishermen brothers Peter and Andrew, fishermen brothers James and John. The size of the village, excavated in 1905, was about 300 yards by 200 yards (275 by 183 meters). That's about 15 acres (or roughly a dozen football fields). In Jesus' day, perhaps 1,500 souls lived in and around the town.Bible events in Capernaum
In the Capernaum area:- Jesus healed a man lowered through the roof of a house to Jesus in a crowded room.
- Jesus healed Peter's mother-in-law.
- Jesus healed the servant of a Roman commander of 100 soldiers.
- Peter caught a fish that had swallowed a coin that paid the taxes of Jesus and his disciples.
- Jesus taught in the synagogue.
Scholars who hated Jesus
Jesus ministered several days' walk north of the Jewish cultural and educational center, in Jerusalem. But that didn't protect him from the vitriol and jealousy of Jerusalem scholars who hated Jesus' unique way of portraying God and godliness. Jewish scholars, according to Bible writers, seemed to wallow in pride and cherish wealth and power. Jesus came as a humble servant into the poorest parts of Israel. When scholars finally caught up with him in Capernaum, and in Jerusalem when he visited on Jewish holidays, they targeted him and eventually orchestrated his execution. But as the Bible tells it, Jesus made a comeback.Map Sea of Galilee
Map of Jerusalem
Map of Jerusalem
Map of Jerusalem
Going up
Bible writers usually described Jerusalem as “up” from everywhere because it sat on the ridge of a hill. People had to climb to get to Jerusalem. The phrase expressed a sense of reverence toward what became known as the Holy City.
Half a mile high
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, located in the Middle East. Jerusalem sits half a mile high in the Judean Mountains. Elevation: approximately 760 meters (2493 feet) above sea level. Hills, valleys, and plateaus surround the city, making it a challenging location to invade or conquer.
The Old City of Jerusalem is surrounded by walls and divided into four quarters: the Jewish Quarter, the Muslim Quarter, the Christian Quarter, and the Armenian Quarter. The city's most significant religious sites, including the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and the Dome of the Rock, are located within these quarters.
Jerusalem is also home to the Mount of Olives, one of the city's most prominent landmarks. The mountain is mentioned in the Bible as the site where Jesus prayed before his crucifixion. It offers stunning views of the city, including the Old City walls and the Dome of the Rock.
Hot, dry town
The city's climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters, with occasional snowfall. it's landscape is mainly arid, with most of the vegetation consisting of native flora, including pine and cypress trees.
The city's religious sites are among the most famous in the world, making it a popular destination for visitors of all backgrounds.
The story of Jesus chasing merchants out of the Temple shows up in the final days of his ministry (Matthew 21:10-17; Mark 11:15-19; Luke 19:45-46).
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