Section 43a
Peter's mother-in-law and others healed
Capernaum, in Peter's home
Matthew 8:14-17
Mark 1:29-34
Luke 4:38-41
14When Jesus came into Peter's house, he saw Peter's mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. 15So he touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she rose and began to serve him.
29After leaving the synagogue, they immediately went to the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30Now Simon's mother-in-law lay sick with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. 31So he went over to her and raised her up, taking hold of her hand. Immediately the fever left her, and she began to serve them.
38Then Jesus arose, left the synagogue, and entered Simon's house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Jesus to help her. 39So he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. At once she rose and began to serve them.
16When evening came, many who were possessed by demons were brought to him, and he cast out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick. 17This was to fulfill what had been spoken by Isaiah the prophet: “He took our infirmities and bore our diseases.”
32When evening came, after the sun had set, they brought to Jesus all who were sick and those who were possessed by demons. 33The whole city was gathered together at the door, 34and he healed many who were sick with various diseases. He also cast out many demons, but he would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who he was.
40When the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to Jesus, and he laid his hands on each one of them and healed them. 41Demons also came out of many, crying out, “You are the Christ, the Son of God.” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.
Notes
Capernaum
Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry, is no longer inhabited. Although abandoned after the Islamic conquest of the seventh century, the earthquake of 747 A.D. left the town desolate, and only remains are left. It was once a thriving town on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. As you pass the vibrant colors of the bougainvillea, eucalyptus and palm trees at the entrance, you are reminded of the fertility of the soil and the mild climate.
Only part of the city lies within the walls of the Franciscan compound. To the east of the walls is another part of the city owned by the Greek Orthodox Church. Most of the city in which Jesus ministered lies unexcavated, eastward along the shore and northward toward the hills. You can see black basalt stones in the fields, indicating the remains of buildings below the soil. This lovely village, with its white limestone synagogue and black basalt houses, gives evidence of its prosperity over several centuries.
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Video 22: Fishing Trips (Capernaum)
Capernaum, in Peter's home
Footnotes
Matthew 8,17
Isaiah 53:4