SCRIPTURE: Matthew (NIV) 4:23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.
Mark (NIV) 3:14 He appointed twelve—designating them apostles— that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach
OBSERVATION: These verses contain Jesus basic method of ministry. First part was teaching and preaching about the kingdom. The kingdom is a structure of authority with a king. Jesus helped them understand the Kingdom of God by telling them stories (parables) from everyday life.
The second part was demonstrating that authority. Since he was not setting up an earthly government for the nation of Israel, He demonstrated the authority by healing, driving out demons, and miracles. The authority of the kingdom of heaven made big differences in their earthly lives.
A third very important part of Him ministry was choosing disciples who would be with Him and then He could send them out. They would hear every sermon and watch Him do the miracles. He would ask them questions and they could ask Him questions.
APPLICATION: It is interesting to note that the church in the book of Acts was established following these same principles. Teaching, demonstrating, and discipling. May it be said that the church in the 21st century is still using the same principles.
Note: this ministry should start in our homes. Teaching God’s Word, demonstrating how our faith is lived, and training our children.
PRAYER: Lord, use me to proclaim and demonstrate your word. Use me to help others make your word a central part of their daily lives. Amen
Pastor Leon
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