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The Messiah's work focuses on three main activities: teaching … preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing.
The synagogues were Jewish places for prayer, study, and discussing Scripture and tradition. They were also the social centers of many Jewish villages. The hypocrisy and hostility of Jewish leaders were obvious in the synagogues (Matthew 6:2, 5; 10:17; 12:9–14; 13:54; 23:6, 34).
Preaching the gospel involves sharing the message about the kingdom of heaven (9:35; 24:14; 26:13; also Mark 1:1; Romans 1:16). This message often causes hostility (see Matthew 9:32–34; 10:27–28; 13:1–9, 18–23).
This summary highlights the main theme of the section (Matthew 4:23–9:38): the work and message of the Messiah. In ancient writings, chapters did not exist. Authors would start and end a section with the same phrase (called an inclusio; see 9:35).
Events
- Jesus' 1st Tour of Galileec. AD 28
Parallels
People
Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world
Places
Galilee: Region in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry
Glossary
Gospel Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Synagogue Teacher
Topics
Character of Christ: Benevolent Galilee: Christ: Commenced, and Wrought Many Miracles In Galilee: The Northern District of Palestine: Teaching and Miracles of Jesus In Gospel: Called: Gospel of the Kingdom Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Heals Diseases in Galilee Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of not Particularly Described Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Preaches Throughout Galilee Jesus, the Christ: Teacher Miracles: Jesus Was Followed on Account of Missionary Work by Ministers: Christ Engaged In Praying for the Sick Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Ministry Commencing in Galilee: Fulfilled Sickness: Christ Healed: Being Present Synagogue: The Scriptures Were Read and Expounded In Synagogues: Christ often: Preached and Taught In the Christ Jesus: Zeal of The Gospel: Preached by Christ The Miracles of Christ: Many and Divers Diseases Healed the Prophet Christ: Preached the Gospel, and Worked Miracles