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Lesson #5And So It Begins . . .

(Matthew 4: 1225)

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In Lesson #4 Jesus readied himself for the epic task he

was sent to perform: the redemption of humanity. We

saw that the narrative sequence continued The Heros

Journey pattern introduced in Lesson #3:1. Departure: Jesus supernatural birth (1: 182: 23) LESSON #3;

2. Initiation: Jesus baptism by John (3: 1-17);

3. First Trial: Jesus tempted by Satan (4: 1-11);

4. Movement from the familiar: Jesus relocates to Capernaum (4:12-17) LESSON #5;

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In Lesson #5 Jesus continues The Heros Journey, relocating

from the familiar village of Nazareth where he grew up, to

Capernaum on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, a

distance of 40 miles.

At Capernaum Jesus chooses his inner circle of companions:Peter and Andrew, two brothers; and James and John, two

brothers and the sons of Zebedee and Salome. Peter, Andrew,

James, John and Zebedee are all from Bethsaidaa few miles

northeast of Capernaumand they are partners in a

commercial fishing business on the Sea of Galilee; Peter and

Andrew now live in Capernaum, while James and John continue

living in Bethsaida. James and John are Jesus cousins; their

mother, Salome, is Marys sister or sister-in-law.

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Jesus then sets out with his companions on his quest:

4. Movement from the familiar: Jesus relocates to Capernaum (4:

12-17);

5. Choosing Companions: Jesus gathers his disciples, his inner

circle of companions (4: 18-22);

6. The Journey begins: Jesus travels throughout Galilee teaching,

preaching and healing (4: 23-18: 35).

We read that Jesus went around all of Galilee, teaching in their

synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing

every disease and illness among the people (Matthew 4: 23).

Teaching,preachingand healingforms the core of Jesus

ministry.

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Nazareth

Capernaum

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Jesus Journey from Nazareth to Capernaum

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Capernaum

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Photography by Ana Maria Vargas

Entrance to the archaeological site of Capernaum.

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Capernaums 4th-century synagogue, built over the remains of

the original 1st-century basalt structure.

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Flooring of the original 1st-century basalt synagogue where Jesus taught.

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The archaeological remains of St. Peters house at Capernaum.

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The church built over the remains of St. Peters house.

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Olive Press, part of everyday life at Capernaum in Jesus day.

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St. Peter, himself. Pope John-Paul II visited Capernaum in March, 2000.

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Morning on the Sea of Galilee.

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Boats on the Sea of Galilee.

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Dr. Creasyscolleague, Daniel Carmel, casting a net on the Sea of Galilee.

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Jesus Calling His Disciples (mosaic), c. 1270. St. Marks Basilica, Venice.

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If you seriously desire me to come to you, there are

two hundred and fourcities and villages in Galilee. I

will come to whichever of these you may select,

Gabara and Gischala excepted; the latter beingJohns native place and the former in league and

alliance with him.

The Life of Flavius Josephus, [235]

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1. What prompts Jesus to leave Nazareth

and relocate to Capernaum?

2. What is Jesus message as he begins hispublic ministry?

3. Why does Jesus choose Peter, Andrew,James and John as his first disciples?

4. Jesus public ministry consists of threethings. What are they?

5. Why do you think Jesus message spreadso quickly?

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