For most of his public ministry Jesus was based in his home district of Galilee, in northern Israel. This series describes the opening phase of that ministry which was characterised by powerful preaching, dramatic miracles and huge crowds gathering. Jesus made a sensational impact. From his new base in Capernaum Jesus began to travel around the district in his first tour and he started to gather followers, or disciples.

Latest episodes of the podcast Word Online: Series 3 - Jesus' first tour of Galilee

• Jesus launches his preaching ministry
• Jesus heals a government official’s son
• Jesus’ “Nazareth Manifesto”
• Miracles in Capernaum
• Jesus starts touring Galilee
• The formal calling of the first disciples
• The man healed of leprosy
• The healing of the paralysed man
• Jesus calls Matthew to follow him
• Feasting, fasting & serving Jesus
• Jesus’ compassionate healing ministry
• Jesus heals a disabled man
• Who is Jesus? – a heated debate
• Arguments about the Sabbath day
• Jesus chooses the twelve Apostles