Capernaum: A Town That Lost the Light
Capernaum was a picturesque town located on the northwestern shore of Galilee where the Jordan enters the lake. The city lay on a gentle slope rising from one of the numerous shallow coves that lend a gracefully serpentine appearance to the shoreline. Beyond the fishing boats pulled up on the shore, the shops, and crowded houses, stood a lovely house of worship. The Capernaum synagogue was consGet More Articles—Subscribe Today!
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If one thinks that witnessing God’s presence and not to humbly submit one’s self to God, but instead turn away……. and believes there is no cost for doing so….. read again about the fate of Carpernaum!
Wow! I love when scripture interprets scripture! So thankful to have stumbled upon this commentary by Elwood McQuaid.
It certainly puts Capernaum in a spotlight for me.
Thank you sir!
Thank you Mr. McQuaid,
Your writings about Capernaum have helped me to understand Holy Scripture of the Lord Jesus the Christ.
Wonderful message! Greatly helped