Gospels of Jesus's Early Ministry
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According to G.K. Chesterton, how might someone unfamiliar with Christ perceive the Gospel accounts of Jesus's early ministry?

  • As a straightforward historical record.
  • As a tedious and uninspiring narrative.
  • As a 'mind game' leading to wonderment. (correct)
  • As a collection of myths and legends.
  • What territories are mentioned as places where crowds came from to follow Jesus?

  • Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. (correct)
  • Nazareth, Capernaum, Cana, Bethany.
  • Galilee, Decapolis, Rome, Samaria.
  • Samaria, Perea, Damascus, Tyre.
  • Approximately how many years did Jesus's ministry in Galilee last?

  • Approximately 5-7 years.
  • Less than one year.
  • Approximately 2-3 years. (correct)
  • More than 10 years.
  • Which of the following ailments did Jesus heal during his ministry in Galilee, according to Matthew's Gospel?

    <p>Demonic possession, paralysis, epilepsy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approximate year did Jesus die?

    <p>Around 30 A.D. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial reaction of the people in Nazareth to Jesus' reading from the Scriptures?

    <p>They were enthusiastic and impressed by his words. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What scripture did Jesus read from when he visited the synagogue in Nazareth?

    <p>The Prophet Isaiah (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reaction did some listeners have to Jesus' claim that the scripture was fulfilled?

    <p>They questioned his identity and origins. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which examples did Jesus cite to illustrate his point about prophets being unaccepted in their own country?

    <p>Elijah and Elisha (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the people of Nazareth intend to do to Jesus after their outrage?

    <p>They planned to push him off a hill. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the profession of Matthew before he became a disciple?

    <p>Tax collector (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason the Pharisees questioned Jesus about his association with Matthew and the others?

    <p>They were displeased with his association with outcasts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jesus imply by stating that he came not to call the righteous, but sinners?

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    In the Capernaum synagogue, how did the possessed man recognize Jesus?

    <p>As the Holy One of God. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Jesus respond to the discomfort of the Pharisees regarding his dinner with sinners?

    <p>He stated his intention was to provide healing to the sick. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Incident at Nazareth

    The moment when Jesus faced disbelief in his hometown after reading scripture.

    Jesus reads Isaiah

    Jesus reads about his mission to bring good news and healing from Isaiah in the synagogue.

    Local skepticism

    Some Nazareth listeners doubted Jesus due to familiarity and disbelief.

    Prophet's rejection

    Jesus states that no prophet is accepted in his own country, referencing Elijah and Elisha.

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    Response to Jesus

    Mixed reactions in Nazareth: some accepted, others hardened their hearts and opposed him.

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    Ministry in Galilee

    The period when Jesus taught and performed miracles in Galilee.

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    Time Period of Ministry

    Jesus's ministry lasted approximately 2-3 years with around 30 miracles performed.

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    Teachings and Preachings

    Jesus taught in synagogues and preached about the Kingdom of God.

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    Healing Acts

    Jesus healed diseases, afflictions, demoniacs, epileptics, and paralytics during his ministry.

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    Spread of Fame

    Jesus's fame spread throughout regions like Syria and attracted large crowds.

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    Call of Matthew

    Jesus invited Matthew, a despised tax collector, to follow him.

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    Tax Collectors

    Individuals working for the Romans, often viewed as corrupt and dishonorable.

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    Pharisees' Question

    Pharisees asked Jesus why he dined with sinners and tax collectors.

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    Jesus' Response

    Jesus emphasized mercy over sacrifice, calling sinners instead of the righteous.

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    Exorcisms

    Jesus performed exorcisms to demonstrate authority over demons and evil.

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    Study Notes

    Ministry in Galilee

    • G.K. Chesterton once proposed a mind game to grasp how astonishing the early days of Jesus' ministry in Galilee must have seemed to people.
    • Chesterton says that someone who has never heard of Christ sits a mind open to the possibility that the events the Gospels describe really happened.
    • For such a person, he remarks, reading the Gospel would lead, if not immediately to belief, at least to a bewilderment of which there really is no solution except in belief.
    • Matthew's Gospel sums up Jesus' actions and the reaction to them like this: "He went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the Kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people. So his fame spread through all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, and paralytics, and he healed them."
    • Great crowds followed him from Galilee and the Decapolis and Jerusalem and Judea and from beyond the Jordan.
    • Plainly, the time was ripe for someone like Jesus to appear.

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    This quiz explores the early ministry of Jesus as depicted in the Gospels, focusing on events, reactions, and geographical contexts. Test your knowledge on the key details and teachings from this transformative period in Christian history.

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