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A Sabbath in Capernaum

Galilee Ministry · Capernaum

Mark 1:22

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Mark 1:21–34

21They went to Capernaum, and on the Sabbath Jesus went straight into the synagogue and began teaching. 22They were astonished at his teaching because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the scribes. 23Just then, a man in the synagogue who was possessed by an unclean spirit screamed out, 24Leave us alone; what do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God! 25Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be quiet and come out of him!" 26The unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions, let out a loud shriek, and came out of him. 27They were all amazed, so much that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What thing is this? What new teaching is this? For with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.” 28News about Jesus spread instantly across the entire region of Galilee. 29As soon as they left the synagogue, they went to the home of Simon and Andrew, along with James and John. 30Simon's mother-in-law was lying in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her right away. 31He went to her, took her hand, and helped her up. The fever left her instantly, and she began serving them. 32That evening after sunset, people brought to Jesus everyone who was sick or possessed by demons. 33The whole town crowded around the door. 34He healed many people suffering from all kinds of diseases and drove out many demons. He wouldn't let the demons speak, because they knew who he was.

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What happened?

In Capernaum, Jesus taught in the synagogue, and the people were amazed, because he taught with authority. He cast an unclean spirit out of a man there. At the house of Simon and Andrew, he healed Simon's mother-in-law of a fever. That evening the whole town gathered at the door, and he healed many who were sick and cast out many demons.

Who is here?

  • Simon Peter
  • Andrew
  • Simon's mother-in-law

Where did this happen?

Capernaum

A town by the Sea of Galilee. Jesus lived here during his work in Galilee.

Where this fits

Event 3 of 20 in Galilee Ministry: Teaching, healing and miracles in Galilee, around Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee.

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