SECTION 3
Jesus’ Great Ministry in Galilee
‘Jesus began preaching: “The Kingdom has drawn near.”’—Matthew 4:17
IN THIS SECTION
CHAPTER 20
Second Miracle While in Cana
From a distance of some 16 miles (26 km), Jesus heals a child.
CHAPTER 21
At the Synagogue in Nazareth
What did Jesus say that made the people of his hometown want to kill him?
CHAPTER 22
Four Disciples Will Be Fishers of Men
He invites them to give up one type of fishing and begin another.
CHAPTER 23
Jesus Performs Great Works in Capernaum
When Jesus expels demons, he stops the demons from telling people that he is the Son of God. Why?
CHAPTER 24
Expanding His Ministry in Galilee
People come to Jesus to be cured, yet Jesus explains that his ministry actually has a greater purpose.
CHAPTER 25
Compassionately Curing a Leper
With a simple yet powerful expression, Jesus proves that he really cares about those whom he heals.
CHAPTER 26
“Your Sins Are Forgiven”
What connection does Jesus show exists between sin and sickness?
CHAPTER 28
Why Do Jesus’ Disciples Not Fast?
Jesus uses an illustration about wineskins to provide the answer.
CHAPTER 29
Can One Do Good Works on the Sabbath?
Why would the Jews persecute Jesus for healing a man who had been sick for 38 years?
CHAPTER 30
Jesus’ Relationship With His Father
The Jews think that Jesus is making himself equal to God, but Jesus makes clear that God is superior to him.
CHAPTER 32
What Is Lawful on the Sabbath?
The Sadducees and Pharisees, normally at odds, unite around a common cause.
CHAPTER 33
Fulfilling Isaiah’s Prophecy
Why does Jesus order those whom he heals not to tell others who he is or what he has done?
CHAPTER 38
John Wants to Hear From Jesus
Why does John the Baptist ask whether Jesus is the Messiah? Is John having doubts?
CHAPTER 39
Woe to an Unresponsive Generation
Jesus says that on Judgment Day, it will be more endurable for the land of Sodom than for Capernaum, the city that has served as his home base.
CHAPTER 40
A Lesson in Forgiveness
By telling a woman who may have been a prostitute that her sins were forgiven, was Jesus saying it is all right to break God’s law?
CHAPTER 43
Illustrations About the Kingdom
Jesus gives eight illustrations to explain aspects of the Kingdom of the heavens.
CHAPTER 44
Jesus Silences a Storm at Sea
When Jesus calmed the wind and waves, he taught a vital lesson about how life would be under his Kingdom rule.
CHAPTER 46
Healed by Touching Jesus’ Garment
Jesus shows his power and compassion in this heartwarming incident.
CHAPTER 47
A Young Girl Lives Again!
People laugh at Jesus when he says that a dead girl is just sleeping. What does he know that they do not?
CHAPTER 48
Performing Miracles, But Rejected Even in Nazareth
The people of Nazareth reject Jesus, not because of his teaching or miracles, but for another reason.
CHAPTER 49
Preaching in Galilee and Training the Apostles
What does the statement ‘the Kingdom of the heavens has drawn near’ really mean?
CHAPTER 50
Prepared to Preach Despite Persecution
Why does Jesus tell the apostles to flee when they are persecuted if they are not to fear death?
CHAPTER 51
Murder During a Birthday Party
Salome’s dance so enthralls Herod that he promises to give her whatever she asks. What is her grisly request?
CHAPTER 52
Feeding Thousands With a Few Loaves and Fish
Jesus’ miracle is so significant that all four Gospels include it.
CHAPTER 53
A Ruler Who Can Control the Elements
What lessons do the apostles learn when Jesus walks on water and calms the wind?
CHAPTER 54
Jesus—“The Bread of Life”
Why does Jesus chastise people even though they made a significant effort to come to him?
CHAPTER 55
Jesus’ Words Shock Many
Jesus teaches something so shocking that many of his disciples abandon him.
CHAPTER 57
Jesus Cures a Girl and a Deaf Man
Why is a woman not offended when Jesus likens people of her nation to little dogs?
CHAPTER 58
He Multiplies Loaves and Warns About Leaven
Jesus’ disciples finally grasp the type of leaven he is talking about.
CHAPTER 60
The Transfiguration—A View of Christ in Glory
What was the transfiguration? What did it mean?
CHAPTER 61
Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy
Jesus says that a failed healing was caused by a lack of faith, but on whose part? The boy, his father, or Jesus’ disciples?
CHAPTER 63
Jesus Offers Counsel About Stumbling and Sin
He describes a three-step process for handling serious issues between brothers.
CHAPTER 64
The Need to Forgive
Using the illustration of the unmerciful slave, Jesus shows how seriously God views our willingness to forgive others.
CHAPTER 65
Teaching While Traveling to Jerusalem
In three brief conversations, Jesus identifies attitudes that can prevent a person from following him.
