The "Word" Was Out

The "Word" was out: Jesus was back in Town! Back in Capernaum, to be exact, for Capernaum had become the home base of his ministry. His return had caused no small stir in the community. In all probability he had come home to rest (presumably staying at Peter's house) but this was not to be. "So many gathered that there was no room left (there was no room to receive them), even outside the door..." Mark 2: 1-12, Verse 2. This return to Capernaum was not the first time, however, that his presence had resulted in a crowd around his host's door. These were the kinds of events which would eventuall...