From Nazareth to Capernaum
Text: Matthew 4; John 1; Mark 1
4 August 2013
FROM NAZARETH TO CAPERNAUM
1. Leaving Nazareth Matthew 4:13
Reason for leaving Nazareth was because He was rejected Luke 4:16-30
2. Jesus dwelt in Capernaum Matthew 4:13
3. Capernaum was later called “His own city” Matthew 9:1
TWO OTHER EXPLANATIONS OFFERED
1. The death of John the Baptiser Matthew 14:12
a) To avoid unnecessary and unhealthy attention of Herod Antipas
b) To avoid making atmosphere more tensed
2. The fulfilment of Scripture Matthew 4:14-16
a) Isaiah’s prophecy Isaiah 9:1-2
b) Galilee specifically mentioned
i) The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphthali
ii) By the way of the sea
iii) Galilee of the Gentiles
c) Spiritual state of the region
i) Darkness Matthew 4:16a
ii) Shadow of death Matthew 4:16b
CAPERNAUM
1. Location
Northern part of the Sea of Galilee
Region: Galilee
2. Main industry in the days of Jesus
Fishing
3. The earliest disciples were from Capernaum Matthew 4:18-22; 9:9
a) Andrew
b) Peter
c) James
d) John
e) Matthew (Matthew 9:1,9)
BETHSAIDA
1. Philip was one of the first disciples called John 1:44
2. He was said to be from Bethsaida John 1:44
3. Andrew and Peter were also mentioned to be from this City John 1:44
They must have relocated to Capernaum because of their fishing trade