Capernaum, known as the town of Jesus, was a small fishing village on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus lived for about three years during His ministry. After leaving Nazareth, He made Capernaum His home and the center of His teaching and healing work. There He healed the sick and the lame, cast out demons, and performed many miracles, including healing the centurion’s servant and Peter’s mother-in-law. Jesus often taught in the synagogue of Capernaum, speaking with divine