The ministry of John the Baptist 1 study
The beginning of the ministry in Galilee 1 study
From the second to the third Passover festival 3 studies
From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week 1 study
The last week before the arrest 2 studies
Healings 1 study
Contradictions 1 study
Miracles 2 studies
The ministry of John the Baptist
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PER040
The results in Jerusalem
Pericope 40 analyses the results of Jesus’ first preaching in Jerusalem during Passover in the year 30, according to John 2:23–25. Although many believed because of the miracles, Jesus remains reserved about this superficial faith, based on spectacle rather than sincere repentance. John emphasises Jesus’ divine ability to know the human heart. The article identifies two key points: the extended stay in Jerusalem and the divine nature of the Messiah’s discernment.
John 2.23-25 (King James Version) :Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
The beginning of the ministry in Galilee
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PER062
Preaching in Galilee
The article details Jesus' preaching in Galilee, highlighting his teaching in the synagogues and the impact of his miracles on the crowds. His disciples accompany him, while the religious authorities continue to question his identity.
Matthew 4.23-25 (King James Version) :And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
From the second to the third Passover festival
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PER109
The healing of a leper after the Sermon on the Mount
This article explores Jesus’ healing of a leper after the Sermon on the Mount, discussing the differing accounts in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The healing is described as a challenge to the strict laws on purification, and the importance of observing the Law of Moses is emphasized. The article considers the continuity between different Gospel accounts.
Matthew 8.1-4 (King James Version) :When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER115
Jesus the Messiah rebukes several towns
Jesus rebukes the towns of Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum for their failure to repent despite the many miracles performed in them. He compares them unfavourably with the pagan cities of Tyre, Sidon and even Sodom, declaring that those cities would have repented. This passage emphasises responsibility in proportion to the revelation received and the eternal stakes of rejecting the Gospel.
Mark 6.30-44 (King James Version) :And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him.And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed:Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat.He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat?He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass.And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.And they did all eat, and were filled.And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER121
Teaching about demons
The article examines how Jesus refutes the Pharisees' accusations that he casts out demons through Satan, emphasizing his superior divine authority.
Matthew 12.19 (King James Version) :He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week
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PER185
Return to Bethsaida
This article examines Jesus' return to Bethsaida after his confrontations with the Pharisees, highlighting his intention to give priority to faith over fruitless discussions.
Luke 9.5 (King James Version) :And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
The last week before the arrest
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PER285
Healing of blind and lame people
After the cleansing of the Temple, Jesus heals the blind and the lame in the courtyard on Monday, March 28, AD 33. Only Matthew reports this episode. The crowd and the children acclaim him as Son of David, while the chief priests and the scribes, increasingly hostile, are indignant at these messianic demonstrations. This episode illustrates the contrast between the faith of the common people and the rejection by the religious authorities.
John 11.47-53 (King James Version) :Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
PER300
The unbelief of the Jews
Pericope 300 deals with the unbelief of the Jews in the face of the signs performed by Jesus, an episode reported only by John (Jn 12,37-50), set in the Temple of Jerusalem on Wednesday, 30 March AD 33. In contrast, the poor widow's gift illustrates genuine faith. Jesus overturns human criteria: true generosity is measured not by the quantity given but by the disposition of the heart, offering to God all that one is.
John 12.37-50 (King James Version) :But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Healings
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MIR018
Raising of Jairus’ daughter
The article explores Jesus' raising of Jairus' daughter and healing of a sick woman, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. It highlights the importance of faith in these accounts, along with the differences and similarities in the details of the events. These miracles illustrate Jesus' compassion and his healing power.
Matthew 9.18-26 (King James Version) :While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Contradictions
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CTD075
The two blind men
This article explores the differences between the Gospel accounts of Jesus healing one or two blind men at Jericho. It examines Matthew, Mark and Luke, clarifying that narrative diversity does not imply a contradiction. It emphasises the importance of the authors' individual perspectives.
Mark 10.46-47 (King James Version) :And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimæus, the son of Timæus, sat by the highway side begging.And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Miracles
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MIR036
Raising of Lazarus
John 11:1-44 describes the raising of Lazarus, illustrating Jesus' power over death and his human compassion. This miracle in Bethany reveals Jesus' divinity and humanity, strengthening his disciples' faith. By raising Lazarus after four days in the tomb, Jesus shows that he is the resurrection and the life, inviting faith that leads to eternal life.
John 10.40 (King James Version) :And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
MIR038
Withering of the fig tree
In Matthew and Mark, Jesus curses a fig tree to teach about faith and prayer. His word withers the tree, illustrating the power of faith. Mark also stresses the importance of forgiveness. Though the two accounts differ in the order of events, they share the same central teaching: faith and prayer can work wonders when practised without doubt.
Mark 11.12-25 (King James Version) :And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it.And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple.And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.And when even was come, he went out of the city.And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
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ANN072
The miracles performed by Jesus the Messiah
The article examines Jesus' miracles in the Gospels, their meaning, their reception, and the question of their authenticity. It compares the historical perspective…