Between Capernaum and Tabgha, located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, there is a mountain. It is most probably the mountain which Jesus went often to pray by Himself. “He went out to the mountain to pray and continued all night in prayer to God” (Luke 6:12). This is where He chose the 12 disciples: “And when it was day, he called His disciples to Himself and from them He chose twelve whom He also designated apostles” (Luke 6:13).
On the northwest slope of the mountain there is a relatively flat area which looks like a big natural amphitheater with great acoustics. This is believed to be the place where Jesus taught the Sermon of the Mount, the most important sermon ever taught. This a place where a big crowd of people could gather around Jesus to listen to Him. “And He came down with them and stood on a level place with a crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the seacoast of Tyra and Sidon came to hear Him” (Luke 6:17).
On His way down from the mountain to Capernaum, Jesus healed a leper (Matthew 8:1-5). “When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him and behold a leper came and worshipped Him.” After the healing of the leper, it’s written “Jesus had entered Capernaum.” Capernaum is located down from the mountain… showing it’s the right mountain.
THE BEATITUDES
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
For they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those
Who hunger and thirst for righteousness
For they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted,
For righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
