Biblical journeys

Map of Jesus' Galilee Ministry

Raised in Nazareth, Jesus centers his teaching and healing ministry on the villages around the Sea of Galilee.

This journey has 3 stages through 3 places. It begins at Nazareth and ends at Capernaum; joining each stop with a straight line on the map gives about 40 km. In today's terms the route crosses Israel. The actual route followed roads and terrain, so treat this distance as a sense of scale rather than a measured itinerary.

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Jesus' Galilee Ministry

Step 1/3

Nazareth

In his hometown synagogue, Jesus teaches but is rejected. Luke 4:16-30

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Journey sequence and Bible passages

1
Nazareth
In his hometown synagogue, Jesus teaches but is rejected.
Luke 4:16-30
Today: Nazareth (modern city, Israel), Israel
2
Sea of Galilee
By the Sea of Galilee he calls fishermen to be his disciples and calms a storm.
Matthew 4:18-22; 8:23-27
Today: Sea of Galilee, Israel
3
Capernaum
Capernaum becomes his ministry base; he teaches in the synagogue and heals a paralytic and a centurion's servant.
Matthew 4:13; 8:5-13; 9:1-8
Today: Tell Hum (Israel), Israel

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Jesus' Galilee Ministry: A 3-Week Course

Raised in Nazareth, Jesus centers his teaching and healing ministry on the villages around the Sea of Galilee — follow it on the map over three weeks.