Ministry Launched in Galilee

Late 30 A.D.-Spring, 31 A.D.  Jesus begins his teaching and healing ministry in Galilee; Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:14b-15; Luke 4:31b-32, commentary.

The first four Disciples, called by the Galilean Seashore; Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11, commentary.

Demonic challenge in the Capernaum Synagogue; Mark 1:21-28, Luke 4:33-37, commentary.

Healing Peter’s mother-in-law and a night of extended ministry; Matthew 8:14-17, Mark 1:29-38, Luke 4:38-43, commentary.

Pre-Spring, 31 A.D.  Summary teachings from the Galilean Ministry; Matthew 4:23-25, Mark 1:39, Luke 4:44, commentary.

The Beatitudes; Matthew 5:1-12

Light and Salt of the world; Matthew 5:13-20

Relationships, Matthew 5:21-48

Proper alms giving and prayer; Matthew 6:1-15

Set up treasure in heaven; Matthew 6:16-24

Don’t be anxious; Matthew 6:25-34

Don’t be judgmental; Matthew 7:1-6 

Need for a good foundation; Matthew 7:7-8:1

Examples of Healing: commentary.

The Leper; Matthew 8:2-4, Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:12-16

The Paralytic; Matthew 9:2-8, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:17-26

Call of Levi (Matthew) and his banquet for Jesus; Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17, Luke 5:27-32, commentary.

Defense of the disciples for not fasting; Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, commentary.

Mar, 31 A.D. Healing at Bethesda during Passover; John 5:1-15, commentary.

Teaching in Jerusalem; John 5:16-47, commentary.

April, 31 A.D.  A Sabbath Controversy over gleaning in Judea; Matthew 12:1-8; Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-5, commentary. 

Controversy over healing on a Sabbath; Matthew 12:9-21, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11, commentary. 

Late Spring, 31 A.D.  The return to Galilee; Mark 3:7-12, commentary. 

 

Jesus Ministry Gains National Status 

Early Fall, 31 A.D.   Appointment of the Twelve in Galilee; Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, commentary.

Post-appointment Teaching in Galilee; Luke 6:17-49, commentary.

Fall, 31 A.D. Healing of the Centurion’s servant; Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10, commentary.

Widow of Nain’s son raised; Luke 7:11-17, commentary.

Early Winter, 31 A.D.  John seeks affirmation of Jesus’s Messiahship; Matthew 11:2-19, Luke 7:18-35, commentary.

Late Winter, 31 A.D.  Dinner with Simon, the Pharisee; Luke 7:36-50, commentary.

Continued Ministry in Galilee; Luke 8:1-3, commentary. 

The unresponsive Cities; Matthew 11:20-30, commentary.