LIFE OF CHRIST

Study 16- The Great Galilean Ministry (1)

Introduction-

I. SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS PERIOD

1- An Extensive Ministry

2- Included Three Tours of Galilee

3- An Emphasis on the Power of Christ

4- Growing Opposition from the Pharisees

II. REJECTION AT NAZARETH AND A NEW HOME

1- His Teaching in Galilee- Matt. 4:17; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:14-15

2- The Healing of the Nobleman’s Son- John 4:46-54

3- The First Rejection at Nazareth- Luke 4:16-31

4- A New Home in Capernaum- Matt. 4:13-16

5- The Selection of the Four Fishers of Men- Matt. 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11

6- The Healing of the Demoniac on the Sabbath- Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37

7- The Healing of Many Others- Matt. 8:14-17; Mark 1:29-34; Luke 4:38-41

III. THE FIRST TOUR OF GALILEE

1- The Tour Described- Mark 1:35-39; Luke 4:42-44

2- The Healing of a Leper- Matt. 8:2-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16

3- The Healing of a Paralytic- Matt. 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26

4- The Call of Matthew and a Reception for Jesus- Matt. 9:9-13; Mark 2:13-17;

Luke 5:27-32

5- Jesus Defends His Disciples for Feasting- Matt. 9:14-17; Mark 2:18-22; Luke 5:33-39