The Ministry of JesusThe Ministry of Jesus

March 18, 2007March 18, 2007(Week 11)(Week 11)

““Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have

room for the books that would be written.” John 21:25room for the books that would be written.” John 21:25

JesusJesus“Is not this the carpenter’s son?” (Mt. 13:55)“Is not this the carpenter’s son?” (Mt. 13:55)

• Family BackgroundFamily Background– Brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, Judas (Mt. 13:55)Brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, Judas (Mt. 13:55)– Sisters: Unnamed … at least twoSisters: Unnamed … at least two– Trade: CarpentryTrade: Carpentry

• Ministry was focused in GalileeMinistry was focused in Galilee– Nazareth: Jesus grew up in this city and plied his trade thereNazareth: Jesus grew up in this city and plied his trade there– Capernaum: Jesus moved to this city, and from there, launched Capernaum: Jesus moved to this city, and from there, launched

his ministry (Mt. 4:13)his ministry (Mt. 4:13)

Scripture readings: Luke 4:14-31; Matt 4:23-25

““In the past he humbled In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor the future he will honor Galilee of the GentilesGalilee of the Gentiles” (Is. ” (Is. 9:1)9:1)

The lake is 700 ft below sea level, 14 miles long and 6 miles wide. Also called Lake of Gennesaret by Luke, and the Sea of Tiberias by John.

Galilee of the GentilesGalilee of the Gentiles

DODO• Purpose of miracles Purpose of miracles

(John 10:22-39) (John 10:22-39) • First miracle First miracle

performed in Canaperformed in Cana• Total miracles – Total miracles – 3636

– Healing miracles – 20Healing miracles – 20– Nature miracles – 9Nature miracles – 9– Resurrections – 3Resurrections – 3– Exorcisms – 4Exorcisms – 4

TEACHTEACH• ““Officially” begins after Officially” begins after

the arrest of John; Fall, the arrest of John; Fall, AD 27 – Spring, AD 31AD 27 – Spring, AD 31

• Preached repentance Preached repentance and faith; the good and faith; the good news (the gospel) of news (the gospel) of the kingdom of Godthe kingdom of God

• Many sermons, Many sermons, discourses, and discourses, and parablesparables (approx. 40 - (approx. 40 - 57)57)

MinistryMinistry“In the former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began “In the former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began

to to dodo and and teachteach” Acts 1:1” Acts 1:1

Friends and FoesFriends and Foes“You are my friends if you do what I command.” John 15:14“You are my friends if you do what I command.” John 15:14

FRIENDSFRIENDS

• Apostles (Luke 6:12-16)Apostles (Luke 6:12-16)

• DisciplesDisciples– Mary, Martha, LazarusMary, Martha, Lazarus– The 70 (Lk. 10:1)The 70 (Lk. 10:1)– NicodemusNicodemus– Joseph of ArimatheaJoseph of Arimathea– Mary of MagdalaMary of Magdala– The other Mary (Mt. 28:1; The other Mary (Mt. 28:1;

Jn. 19:25)Jn. 19:25)

• Many women Many women supporters (Lk. 8:1-3)supporters (Lk. 8:1-3)

• FamilyFamily

FOESFOES

• PhariseesPharisees

• SadduceesSadducees

• ScribesScribes

• Jewish leadersJewish leaders

• High priestHigh priest

• Chief priestsChief priests

• Political leadersPolitical leaders

“Even after Jesus had all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe him.” John 12:37

ClaimsClaims“Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58)“Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58)

1.1. I am the Bread of Life (John 6:35) I am the Bread of Life (John 6:35) 2.2. I am the Light of the World (John 8:12; 9:5)I am the Light of the World (John 8:12; 9:5)3.3. I am the Gate (John 10:7, 9)I am the Gate (John 10:7, 9)4.4. I am the Good Shepherd (John 10:11, 14)I am the Good Shepherd (John 10:11, 14)5.5. I am the Resurrection and the Life I am the Resurrection and the Life

(John 11:25)(John 11:25)6.6. I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life

(John 14:6)(John 14:6)7.7. I am the Vine (John 15:1, 5)I am the Vine (John 15:1, 5)

“Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of our fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them ?” God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM. This is what you shall say to

the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you.’” Exodus 3:13-14