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Beginning of Jesus' Ministry

  • PER045 From Judea to Galilee

    Jesus leaves Judea for Galilee after John’s arrest, not out of fear but to begin his ministry fully. This marks a transition towards Galilee, where he receives a more favourable welcome.

    Matthew 4.12 (King James Version) :
    Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;
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  • PER052 The beginning of the preaching in Galilee

    Pericope PER052 marks the official beginning of Jesus’ preaching in Galilee after John the Baptist’s arrest. Matthew emphasises continuity between John’s message and Jesus’ message, both calling for repentance. This decisive turning point, placed in Capernaum around February–March 31, confirms the fulfilment of messianic prophecies and Jesus’ full entry into his public ministry.

    Matthew 4.17 (King James Version) :
    From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
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  • PER058 Healing of the apostle Peter’s mother-in-law

    This article examines Jesus' healing of Peter's mother-in-law in the town of Capernaum in Galilee. This miracle, reported in three Gospels, sheds light on Simon Peter's family and social setting, illustrating Jesus' power over illness and his consistency with Jewish religious practices.

    Luke 4.38-39 (King James Version) :
    And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.
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    Level: Intermediate Audience: Beginners