Jesus and His Ministry Overview

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Nazareth

Elijah

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A town located on the northern end of the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus established his base of operations. It was strategically located near a busy route for travelers and offered easy access to other parts of Galilee.

A large freshwater lake in Israel, where Jesus worked many miracles and called his first disciples. It was home to a thriving fishing industry, with sparkling waters and beautiful shorelines.

A powerful storm that arises suddenly and unexpectedly on the Sea of Galilee, threatening fishermen and their boats.

People who collected taxes for the Roman government, despised by many for their association with the Roman occupation.

Jesus' call to Matthew, a tax collector, to leave his profession and follow him. This demonstrates Jesus' willingness to call people from all walks of life, even those considered sinners, to be his disciples.

Jesus's hometown in Galilee, which was viewed as a humble and unassuming place, causing prejudice against him.

People in Nazareth didn't believe Jesus was a prophet, because they already knew him as Joseph's carpenter son, a life that he was supposed to continue.

Jesus encountered strong resistance and hostility from the people of Nazareth, who rejected his message and even tried to push him out of the synagogue.

Despite the opposition, Jesus continued his ministry in various towns and villages in Galilee, spreading his message of the kingdom of God, healing the sick, and performing other miracles.

Jesus's ministry in Galilee involved healing the sick, curing lepers, and expelling demons, demonstrating his healing and supernatural power.

The central theme of Jesus' preaching, emphasizing God's active presence in human affairs through Jesus and the promise of a new, inclusive kingdom.

The expected Messiah who would liberate Israel from Roman rule and restore the kingdom to its former glory.

The event where Jesus read from Isaiah in the synagogue at his hometown, Nazareth, and declared the prophecy fulfilled in his presence.

The people of Nazareth rejected Jesus' claim as the Messiah, foreshadowing his later rejection and betrayal.

This foreshadowed the event that Jesus would be betrayed and rejected, echoing the lack of acceptance he received in Nazareth.

Jesus' teaching that he came to call sinners, not the righteous, emphasizing his mission to reach out to those considered outcast or morally flawed. This challenged the Pharisees' understanding of righteousness and their focus on outward observance of the law.

The practice of casting out evil spirits from people, showcasing Jesus' power over demonic forces.

The forces of evil led by Satan, opposing God's will and seeking to harm people.

Recognizing Jesus' divine authority and power, a demon-possessed man in Capernaum acknowledged Jesus as the Holy One of God.

Jesus' teaching style was characterized by authority, contrasting with the scribes' approach of interpreting the law.

Experts in Jewish law and religious texts (Torah), they often emphasized the interpretation of the law over its application.

Matthew, a tax collector, was called by Jesus to leave his profession and follow him. This illustrates Jesus' willingness to call people from all walks of life, even those considered sinners.

Jesus' association with tax collectors and social outcasts challenged the Pharisees' preconceived notions of purity and righteousness.

The Pharisees criticized Jesus for associating with tax collectors and sinners, highlighting their rigid adherence to religious rules and their social prejudices.

Matthew, a tax collector, hosted a dinner for Jesus and his disciples, including tax collectors and social outcasts. This caused conflict with the Pharisees who criticized Jesus for associating with such people.