When Jesus made a return visit to Nazareth, the villagers inquired as to why he performed no mighty acts there as in Capernaum. Word had spread far and wide of Jesus' ministry in Capernaum and the surrounding villages, especially Nazareth.
With Capernaum as his operational center, Jesus preached, taught, and performed mighty acts or miracles. He preached repentance and taught as one who had authority and not as the scribes. In response to such good news, the crowds gathered.
The crowds also came because of Jesus' mighty acts. They consisted of the healing of the sick, the exorcising of demons and the raising of the dead. These acts were mighty and powerful. The gospel of Mark especially seems to portray Jesus as one who has power over disease, demons and death.
The people of Capernaum welcomed and celebrated this activity without any constraints on the ministry of Jesus. Perhaps the constraints placed on Jesus in Nazareth prevented the demonstration of power there also.
Jesus' ministry continues today where meek souls still welcome Him without reservation. May
His power over disease, demons and death be released among us!
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