Matthew 4:13 says,

“And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:”

One of the most beautiful areas in Israel is the village of Capernaum on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.

Located along the ancient Via Maris (The Way of the Sea), Capernaum was at the crossroads of the northern border. Millions of people a year would have passed through this bustling sea side community.

Why Capernaum?

Have you ever wondered why Jesus chose Capernaum as the base of this ministry? Continue reading Capernaum – The Hometown of Jesus Christ

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Every year in the month of December there is a groundswell of emotion that circles the globe. Stores begin to play christmas music, radios start broadcasting programs that center around a uplifting and joyful spirit. People begin to look up from their busy lives and to recognize that relationships and community are important. Continue reading Singing a New Song

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Feast of SukkotThere is no other holiday on the Christian calendar that creates such a season of joy more than the Christmas season. A celebration of the birthday of Jesus.

Early signs of the festive occasion are seen when “nations from all over the world seek out a tree from the forest and cut it down with an axe and decorate it with silver and gold.” (Jeremiah 10)

Hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars are spent seeking out the perfect gifts to be able to celebrate this day called Christmas.

But is the day we know as Christmas really the day of Jesus’ birth? Do we know?

It must be acknowledged that the writers of the Gospels did not provide us with an exact date of the event. However, are there biblical clues that give us insight and understanding when this would have occurred.

We will look at 5 key areas that help us pinpoint the time of Jesus’ birth. Continue reading So this is Christmas

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