Insights into the Life of Christ: Lessons by the Sea of Galilee
Exploring the teachings and ministry of Jesus Christ by the Sea of Galilee, this study delves into the placement within the seventeen period series, highlighting key events such as the choosing of the twelve apostles and the sermon on the mount. It outlines the seven periods of Christ's life, from years of preparation to resurrection and exaltation, providing a comprehensive overview of his ministry. The review also touches upon significant Sabbath questions regarding Jesus' actions and teachings on that day.
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THE LIFE OF CHRIST (PART 1) LESSON 11 J E S U S T E A C H E S B Y T H E S E A O F G A L I L E E J E S U S C H O O S E S T W E L V E A P O S T L E S T H E S E R M O N O N T H E M O U N T 1
PLACEMENT OF THIS STUDY IN THE SEVENTEEN PERIOD SERIES Creation Creation Flood Flood Scattering of the People Scattering of the People Patriarchs Patriarchs Exodus Exodus Wandering in the wilderness Wandering in the wilderness Conquest of Canaan Conquest of Canaan Judges Judges United Kingdom United Kingdom 2
PLACEMENT OF THIS STUDY IN THE SEVENTEEN PERIOD SERIES Divided Kingdom Divided Kingdom Judah alone Judah alone Captivity Captivity Return Return Years of Silence Years of Silence Life of Christ Life of Christ Early Church Early Church Letters to Christians Letters to Christians 3
7 PERIODS OF THE LIFE OF CHRIST Years of Preparation Years of Preparation Beginning of Ministry Beginning of Ministry Great Galilean Ministry Great Galilean Ministry Period of Retirement Period of Retirement Close of Ministry Close of Ministry Last Week Last Week Resurrection Resurrection Exaltation Exaltation This Quarter Part 1 4
OUTLINE I I II II The Beginning of Jesus Ministry (3 The Beginning of Jesus Ministry (3 6 months) III III The Great Galilean Ministry (18 The Great Galilean Ministry (18 21 months) IV IV The Period of Retirement (~6 months) The Period of Retirement (~6 months) V V The Close of Jesus Ministry (~6 months) The Close of Jesus Ministry (~6 months) VI VI The Last Week The Last Week VII The Resurrection and Exaltation VII The Resurrection and Exaltation The Years of Preparation (~30 years) The Years of Preparation (~30 years) 6 months) 21 months) (From Bob s outline on page vii-viii, narrative pages 16-20) 5
REVIEW AND FINISH SABBATH QUESTIONS On the sabbath: On the sabbath: Jesus healed a lame man (John 5) Jesus healed a lame man (John 5) Disciples pluck grain (Mark 2, Matt 12, Luke 6) Disciples pluck grain (Mark 2, Matt 12, Luke 6) Jesus healed a man with a withered hand healed (Mark Jesus healed a man with a withered hand healed (Mark 3:1 3:1- -6, Matt 12:9 6, Matt 12:9- -14, Luke 6:6 14, Luke 6:6- -11) 11) 7
REVIEW AND FINISH SABBATH QUESTIONS These three examples provide divine commentary on the law of the These three examples provide divine commentary on the law of the sabbath from the Lord of the Sabbath: sabbath from the Lord of the Sabbath: The law allowed this man to carry his bed on the sabbath (John 5:8) The law allowed this man to carry his bed on the sabbath (John 5:8) The law allowed the priests to do on the sabbath what others could not (Matt The law allowed the priests to do on the sabbath what others could not (Matt 12:5, 12:5, kindle no fire Ex 35:3, blameless as instructed The law allowed one to pluck and eat on the sabbath as did the disciples (Matt The law allowed one to pluck and eat on the sabbath as did the disciples (Matt 12:7) 12:7) The law allowed an animal to be lifted out of a pit on the sabbath (Matt 12:11) The law allowed an animal to be lifted out of a pit on the sabbath (Matt 12:11) The law allowed doing well on the sabbath, and healing on the sabbath (Matt The law allowed doing well on the sabbath, and healing on the sabbath (Matt 12:12) 12:12) Side note: Similarly, we have the leverage of Jesus commentary on marriage Side note: Similarly, we have the leverage of Jesus commentary on marriage and divorce in Mark 10:3 and divorce in Mark 10:3- -5 and Matt 5:31 5 and Matt 5:31- -32 to better understand Deut 24:1 24:1- -4 (Moses law on marriage and divorce). 4 (Moses law on marriage and divorce). as instructed Num 28:2,8) ) 32 to better understand Deut 8
REVIEW AND FINISH SABBATH QUESTIONS Observations in regard to these three incidents on the Observations in regard to these three incidents on the sabbath: sabbath: Wrong is always wrong (I Jn 3:4, Rom 6:23). Don t unnecessarily infer Wrong is always wrong (I Jn 3:4, Rom 6:23). Don t unnecessarily infer that Jesus ever morphed wrong into right, or that we can either. that Jesus ever morphed wrong into right, or that we can either. We may need to grow in our understanding of what is right and wrong We may need to grow in our understanding of what is right and wrong (Heb 5:14) just as did the Jews in Matt 12:7. (Heb 5:14) just as did the Jews in Matt 12:7. Jesus never broke God s law (I Peter 2:22) Jesus never broke God s law (I Peter 2:22) And Jesus instructed others to do keep God s law (Mark 2:28, Mark And Jesus instructed others to do keep God s law (Mark 2:28, Mark 1:44) 1:44) 9
OUTLINE III III The Great Galilean Ministry (18 The Great Galilean Ministry (18 21 months) Jesus teaches and heals great multitudes by the Sea of Jesus teaches and heals great multitudes by the Sea of Galilee (Mark 3:7 Galilee (Mark 3:7- -12; Matt 12:15 12; Matt 12:15- -21) After a night of prayer, Jesus selects twelve apostles (Mark After a night of prayer, Jesus selects twelve apostles (Mark 3:13 3:13- -19; Luke 6:12 19; Luke 6:12- -16) 16) The sermon on the mount (Matt 5 The sermon on the mount (Matt 5- -7; Luke 6:17 Matt 5; Luke 6:17-36 Matt 6 Matt 7; Luke 6:37-49 21 months) 21) 7; Luke 6:17- -49) 49) 10
Sidon * Tyre * Capernaum * Sea of Galilee Nazareth * Mediterranean Sea Jordan R Jerusalem * Bethlehem * Idumea (Edom) 11 Egypt
JESUS TEACHES AND HEALS BY THE SEA MARK 3:7-12; MATT 12:15-21 Matt 12 Matt 12 15 15 But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; 16 And charged them that they should not make him known: 17 healed them all; 16 And charged them that they should not make him known: 17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 18 Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles judgment to the Gentiles. 19 He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the . 19 He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. 20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send streets. 20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. 21 forth judgment unto victory. 21 And in his name shall the Gentiles trust And in his name shall the Gentiles trust. . , and he That it might be , 18 Behold my servant, whom I have shall shew Mark 3 Mark 3 7 But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed 7 But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea, 8 him, and from Judaea, 8 And from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and from beyond Jordan; and And from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and from beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him. unto him. 9 And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the 9 And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him. 10 multitude, lest they should throng him. 10 For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues. 11 And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues. 11 And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God. down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God. 12 And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known. they should not make him known. 12 And he straitly charged them that 12
SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND EVIL SPIRITS Jesus healed the multitudes and cast out demons. He in Jesus healed the multitudes and cast out demons. He in turn gave his apostles the power to heal and cast out turn gave his apostles the power to heal and cast out demons. demons. One may question whether spiritual gifts and demon One may question whether spiritual gifts and demon possession still exist today. possession still exist today. We meet denominationalists who believe in spiritual gifts We meet denominationalists who believe in spiritual gifts today. today. 13
SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND EVIL SPIRITS Spiritual gifts at the hands of man (healing, prophecy, Spiritual gifts at the hands of man (healing, prophecy, tongues, etc.) and demon possession tongues, etc.) and demon possession ended at the time period of Christ s first coming period of Christ s first coming, in the first century era. I Cor 13:8 I Cor 13:8- -13 foretells a time at which tongues shall cease 13 foretells a time at which tongues shall cease but for time s sake we will not analyze this passage today but for time s sake we will not analyze this passage today Zechariah 13 pinpoints the time at which spiritual gifts would Zechariah 13 pinpoints the time at which spiritual gifts would cease. Even a child can understand the timeframe for the cease. Even a child can understand the timeframe for the end of these gifts. end of these gifts. ended at the time , in the first century era. 9/20/2024 14
SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND EVIL SPIRITS Zech 13:2 prophesied that there would be a day in Zech 13:2 prophesied that there would be a day in which which God would cause the prophets and the God would cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to pass out of the land. unclean spirit to pass out of the land. Was the day (e.g. time period, see John 8:56) in which Was the day (e.g. time period, see John 8:56) in which prophets and demons would pass from the land the prophets and demons would pass from the land the time of Jesus time of Jesus second coming second coming as some believe? as some believe? 15
SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND EVIL SPIRITS The day of Zechariah was the timeframe of Jesus first coming: The day of Zechariah was the timeframe of Jesus first coming: Zech 12:9 Zech 12:9- -10 10 in that day they shall look upon me whom they in that day they shall look upon me whom they have pierced have pierced (John 19:37) (John 19:37) Zech 13:1 Zech 13:1 in that day there shall be a fountain opened in that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness uncleanness (Acts 2, illustration (Acts 2, illustration - - song there is a fountain filled with blood ) with blood ) Zech 13:4 Zech 13:4- -7 7 in that day in that day what are these what are these wounds in thine hands smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered (Matt 26:31) 26:31) to the house song there is a fountain filled wounds in thine hands (Matt 16
SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND EVIL SPIRITS The day of Zechariah was the timeframe of Jesus first coming: The day of Zechariah was the timeframe of Jesus first coming: Zech 13:2 Zech 13:2- -3 3 in that day in that day also also I will cause the prophets and the I will cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to pass out of the land unclean spirit to pass out of the land. And it shall come to pass, that when any shall yet prophesy when any shall yet prophesy, then , then his father and his mother that begat him shall say begat him shall say unto him, thou shalt not live; for unto him, thou shalt not live; for thou speakest lies in the name of the Lord lies in the name of the Lord . And it shall come to pass, that his father and his mother that thou speakest The day in which prophets (miraculous spiritual gifts) and demons The day in which prophets (miraculous spiritual gifts) and demons would pass away would be during the time period in which the would pass away would be during the time period in which the shepherd was smitten (Jesus death) not at the chief shepherd s shepherd was smitten (Jesus death) not at the chief shepherd s second coming. Demons and spiritual gifts passed from this earth second coming. Demons and spiritual gifts passed from this earth almost 2000 years ago. almost 2000 years ago. 17
JESUS SELECTS TWELVE APOSTLES MARK 3:13-19; LUKE 6:12-16; (MATT 10:2-4) 13 And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom 13 And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. 14 he would: and they came unto him. 14 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, 15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast to preach, 15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils: out devils: 16 And Simon he surnamed Peter; 17 And James 16 And Simon he surnamed Peter; 17 And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder: 18 surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder: 18 And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite, 19 Simon the Canaanite, 19 And Judas Iscariot, which also And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him betrayed him: and they went into an house. : and they went into an house. And he ordained twelve, 18
JESUS SELECTS TWELVE APOSTLES MARK 3:13-19; LUKE 6:12-16; MATT 10:2-4 Peter Peter (Simon) (Simon) Andrew Andrew his brother his brother James James the son of Zebedee the son of Zebedee John John his brother his brother Philip Philip Bartholomew Bartholomew Thomas Thomas Matthew Matthew the publican the publican James James the son of Alphaeus the son of Alphaeus Lebbaeus Lebbaeus Thaddaeus Thaddaeus Simon Simon the Canaanite the Canaanite Judas Judas Iscariot Iscariot 19
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT CHARACTER OF KINGDOM CITIZENS Jesus came preaching the Jesus came preaching the gospel God God (Matt 4:23, Mark 1:14 (Matt 4:23, Mark 1:14- -15). Jesus was preparing people for a change of law (Matt 5:17 Jesus was preparing people for a change of law (Matt 5:17- - 18) and described to them the kind of righteousness 18) and described to them the kind of righteousness expected of kingdom citizens. expected of kingdom citizens. The true righteousness that Jesus describes in his sermon is The true righteousness that Jesus describes in his sermon is the righteousness that we, kingdom citizens today should the righteousness that we, kingdom citizens today should have. have. The righteousness described in this sermon touches every The righteousness described in this sermon touches every part of our lives. part of our lives. gospel, preaching , preaching the kingdom of 15). the kingdom of 20
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT - PREPARATORY TEACHING In preaching the gospel of the kingdom and preparing his listener for the In preaching the gospel of the kingdom and preparing his listener for the kingdom, kingdom, Jesus described doctrines that would later be kingdom law Jesus described doctrines that would later be kingdom law / NT law (the OT was in force until the NT was ratified by his blood, after his death law (the OT was in force until the NT was ratified by his blood, after his death Heb 8:17) Heb 8:17) John 3:5 Except a man be John 3:5 Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. NT requirement for salvation the kingdom of God. NT requirement for salvation Luke 22:19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto Luke 22:19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. of me. NT practice NT practice Matt 18:17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but Matt 18:17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a , let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. The church did not even exist. publican. The church did not even exist. / NT , he cannot enter into this do in remembrance if he Example: Matt 5:32 is NT law on marriage and divorce, not OT law. Example: Matt 5:32 is NT law on marriage and divorce, not OT law. 21
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT CHARACTER OF KINGDOM CITIZENS Jesus describes in Jesus describes in Matt 5: Matt 5: The beatitudes are characteristics one should have to be The beatitudes are characteristics one should have to be blessed their deed (James 1:25, Matt 5:3 their deed (James 1:25, Matt 5:3- -12). Those who have these traits are well are well- -off before God, their soul prospers. off before God, their soul prospers. The The heart heart of kingdom citizens (Matt 5:21 angry without a cause , of kingdom citizens (Matt 5:21 angry without a cause , Matt 5:28 looketh to lust , Matt 5:44 love your enemies pray Matt 5:28 looketh to lust , Matt 5:44 love your enemies pray for them... ) for them... ) The The speech speech of kingdom citizens (Matt 5:22 thou fool , Matt 5:34 of kingdom citizens (Matt 5:22 thou fool , Matt 5:34 swear not at all , Matt 5:44 bless them that curse you ) swear not at all , Matt 5:44 bless them that curse you ) The The actions actions of kingdom citizens (Matt 5:32 whosoever shall marry her of kingdom citizens (Matt 5:32 whosoever shall marry her that is divorced , Matt 5:44 love your enemies do good to them that is divorced , Matt 5:44 love your enemies do good to them that hate you ) that hate you ) blessed in in 12). Those who have these traits 22
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT CHARACTER OF KINGDOM CITIZENS Jesus describes in Jesus describes in Matt 6 Matt 6: : Sincerity and hypocrisy in worship (Matt 6:1 Sincerity and hypocrisy in worship (Matt 6:1- -18 do not your alms before men to be seen of them ) your alms before men to be seen of them ) Forgiving others (Matt 6:14 Forgiving others (Matt 6:14- -15) True treasure (Matt 6:19 True treasure (Matt 6:19- -24 lay up for yourselves 24 lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven ) treasure in heaven ) Worry (Matt 6:25 take no thought for your life ) Worry (Matt 6:25 take no thought for your life ) Seeking God s kingdom first (Matt 6:33) Seeking God s kingdom first (Matt 6:33) 18 do not 15) 23
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT CHARACTER OF KINGDOM CITIZENS Jesus describes in Jesus describes in Matt 7 Matt 7: : True vs. hypocritical judgment (Matt 7:1 True vs. hypocritical judgment (Matt 7:1- -5 first cast out then shalt thou see clearly) out then shalt thou see clearly) Asking, Seeking and Knocking toward God (Matt 7:7 Asking, Seeking and Knocking toward God (Matt 7:7- -11) Two gates, two ways, two destinations (Matt 7:13 Two gates, two ways, two destinations (Matt 7:13- -14) True service (Matt 7:21 he that doeth the will of my True service (Matt 7:21 he that doeth the will of my Father ) Father ) True wisdom (Matt 7:24 heareth these sayings of mine True wisdom (Matt 7:24 heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them ) and doeth them ) 5 first cast 11) 14) 24
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT - THE BEATTITUDES (MATT 5:1-16) Poor in spirit Poor in spirit Not like those of Laodicea in Rev 3:17 who had need of Not like those of Laodicea in Rev 3:17 who had need of nothing, but like the centurion in Matt 8:8 I am not worthy but nothing, but like the centurion in Matt 8:8 I am not worthy but speak the word We recognize that God is all and has all, and that speak the word We recognize that God is all and has all, and that we are nothing before him, but that he has everything we need. we are nothing before him, but that he has everything we need. They that mourn They that mourn Like Mary in Luke 7:36 Like Mary in Luke 7:36- -48 who washed Jesus feet with her tears, and Jesus said, thy sins are forgiven with her tears, and Jesus said, thy sins are forgiven Meek Meek Like Moses under fire in Numbers 12:3, like Jesus in I Peter Like Moses under fire in Numbers 12:3, like Jesus in I Peter 2:23 who committed himself to him that judgeth righteously . 2:23 who committed himself to him that judgeth righteously . Inherit the earth, receive the blessings we need (Matt 6:33b shall Inherit the earth, receive the blessings we need (Matt 6:33b shall be added , I Cor 3:22b, all are yours Mark 10:30 hundredfold ) be added , I Cor 3:22b, all are yours Mark 10:30 hundredfold ) They that hunger and thirst after righteousness They that hunger and thirst after righteousness Matt 7:7 seek and ye shall find , John 7:17 if any man will do his will shall find , John 7:17 if any man will do his will 48 who washed Jesus feet Matt 7:7 seek and ye 25
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT - THE BEATTITUDES (MATT 5:1-16) The merciful The merciful Matt 6:14 toward others in spite of what one may think they deserve, just as toward others in spite of what one may think they deserve, just as God showed toward us (Titus 3:1 God showed toward us (Titus 3:1- -5) 5) The pure in heart The pure in heart II Tim 2:21 we seek to purge our heart and II Tim 2:21 we seek to purge our heart and mind from sin and serve him in sincerity (Php 1:10) mind from sin and serve him in sincerity (Php 1:10) The peacemakers The peacemakers Rom 10:15 how beautiful are the feet of them Rom 10:15 how beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things in this wicked world. things in this wicked world. They that are persecuted for righteousness sake They that are persecuted for righteousness sake I Peter 4:16 if any man suffer as a Christian , v.12 rejoice and be exceeding any man suffer as a Christian , v.12 rejoice and be exceeding glad glad Matt 6:14- -15, James 2:13 showing love and concern 15, James 2:13 showing love and concern I Peter 4:16 if 26
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT - ACCOMMODATIVE LANGUAGE In preaching the gospel of the kingdom and preparing people for the In preaching the gospel of the kingdom and preparing people for the kingdom, kingdom, Jesus used accomodative language that his listeners could Jesus used accomodative language that his listeners could understand, though he spoke to them about our law. understand, though he spoke to them about our law. Matt 18:17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: Matt 18:17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. heathen man and a publican. let him be unto thee as an Example: Matt 5:22 Example: Matt 5:22- -26 cause, though Jesus illustrates with a gift at the altar. cause, though Jesus illustrates with a gift at the altar. 26 we must not be angry with a brother without we must not be angry with a brother without 28
