Ministry in Galilee

PER139 The parable of the lamp under a bushel

This article analyzes the parable of the lamp under a basket, explored in the Gospels. It emphasizes the importance of divine light for the disciple, showing how the Messiah Jesus uses this metaphor to illuminate divine truth and urge the disciples to be visible witnesses to their faith, while themselves remaining illuminated by the light of Christ.

John 3.19-21 (King James Version) :

And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

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Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

MIR006 Exorcism in Capernaum

The article analyzes the passages in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke in which Jesus the Messiah heals and casts out demons after the Sabbath, fulfilling prophecies and revealing his divine identity.

Luke 4.40-41 (King James Version) :

Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

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Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

MIR011 Healing of the leper

The article discusses Jesus' healing of a leper, highlighting his compassion and his observance of religious laws. The variations among the Gospel accounts enrich our understanding of this key event in Jesus' ministry.

Mark 1.40-45 (King James Version) :

And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

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Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

MIR014 Healing of the blind and mute demon-possessed man

The article explores a miracle performed by Jesus, as recounted in Matthew 12:22–23 and Luke 11:14–15, in which he heals a man possessed by a demon. The crowd is amazed and wonders if Jesus is the Son of David, the long-awaited Messiah. Compared to Luke, Matthew emphasizes the crowd’s recognition of Jesus as the Messiah, while Luke reports accusations of collusion with Beelzebub.

Matthew 12.22-23 (King James Version) :

Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?

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Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

PER183 Departure by boat for the city of Magdala

The article discusses Jesus’ departure by boat for Magdala after the multiplication of the loaves, exploring the differences between the accounts of Matthew and Mark and stressing the importance of historical study for understanding these differences.

Mark 8.10 (King James Version) :

And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.

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MIR004 Healing of the possessed man in the synagogue of Capernaum

The article discusses Jesus' healing of a possessed man in Capernaum, as recounted in Mark and Luke. The unclean spirit recognizes Jesus as the Holy One of God and, at Christ's command, comes out of the man. Those present were amazed at Jesus’ authority, and his fame spread. These accounts highlight Jesus’ divine authority and healing power.

Mark 1.23-28 (King James Version) :

And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.

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Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

MIR005 Healing of Peter's mother-in-law

This article discusses the miracle of the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law, as recounted in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It highlights Jesus’ healing power and his compassion for the sick, with the accounts emphasizing different aspects of this event. Jesus immediately heals Peter’s mother-in-law, and she then begins to serve them. The unique perspectives of the Gospels enrich our understanding of this miraculous act.

Mark 1.29-31 (King James Version) :

And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

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Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

MIR007 The healing of a leper

This article analyzes Jesus’ healing of a leper in Mark 1:40–44 and Luke 5:12–14, highlighting the leper’s faith, Jesus’ compassion, and his divine healing power. The accounts emphasize compliance with the religious laws of the time.

Luke 5.12-14 (King James Version) :

And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

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Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

MIR008 Healing of the paralysed man

This article analyzes the miracle of the healing of the paralytic, as recounted in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Faced with the skepticism of the scribes, Jesus demonstrates his divine authority by healing a paralytic who was lowered from a roof by his friends. This account highlights the faith of those who carried him and Christ’s ability to forgive and heal, eliciting wonder and praise from the crowd.

Luke 5.17-26 (King James Version) :

And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judæa, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him.And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus.And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.

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Level: Intermediate Audience: Beginners

MIR012 Healing of the centurion's servant

This article explores the healing of the centurion's servant, as recounted in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. The centurion demonstrates exceptional faith, hoping for healing through Jesus' word. The accounts differ in the details of their interaction, highlighting the centurion’s humility and respectability and Jesus’ compassion.

Luke 7.1-10 (King James Version) :

Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

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MIR013 Resurrection of the widow’s son at Nain

The article discusses Jesus' raising of the son of the widow of Nain, demonstrating his compassion and divine power, as recounted in Luke 7:11–17. This miracle leads to Jesus being recognized as a prophet and to an acknowledgment of the active divine presence, demonstrating his authority over death.

Luke 7.11-17 (King James Version) :

And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judæa, and throughout all the region round about.

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Level: Easy Audience: Beginners

MIR016 Jesus the Messiah calms the storm

This article examines how, in Matthew 8:23–27, Mark 4:35–41, and Luke 8:22–25, Jesus calms a storm, demonstrating his divine power. The accounts highlight the disciples’ fearful reaction and the importance of faith, with variations reflecting each evangelist’s unique perspective.

Luke 8.22-25 (King James Version) :

Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

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Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

MIR017 Exorcism of the demoniac of Gadara

The Exorcism at Gadara depicts Jesus casting out demons from the Gerasenes, according to Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The demons recognize Jesus as the Son of God and ask to enter a herd of pigs, which then drowns. This act demonstrates Jesus’ authority and redemptive power.

Mark 5.1-20 (King James Version) :

And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

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Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

PER161 Return to Nazareth

The second return of Jesus to Nazareth (March AD 32) is recounted by Matthew and Mark. Despite his teaching in the synagogue, the townspeople reject him because of their familiarity with him and his family. Their lack of faith limits his miracles. Jesus utters the famous saying: ‘A prophet is despised only in his own country.’ Mark adds details absent from Matthew: the presence of the disciples and Jesus’ astonishment at their unbelief.

Mark 6.2 (King James Version) :

And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?

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Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

PER177 The Work of the Messiah Jesus in Galilee

The article explores Jesus’ strategic decision to carry out his ministry in Galilee in order to avoid hostility in Judea. John stresses the intention of the religious authorities to kill Jesus, whereas the Synoptic Gospels allude to this threat only implicitly.

John 7.1 (King James Version) :

After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.

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Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

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