JESUS BEGAN TO PREACH Matthew Four Matthew chapter four gives us a look at the faithfulness and work of the Savior. In this chapter Matthew shows us, (1) a tempted Savior (Matthew 4:1-11), (2) a preaching Savior (Matthew 4:12-17), (3) a calling Savior (Matthew 4:18-22), and (4) a healing Savior. ... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS WAS A TEMPTED SAVIOR MATTHEW 4:1-11:_ At this point Jesus began His preaching ministry as described in Isaiah 61:1. "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS WAS A PREACHING SAVIOR MATTHEW 4:12-17:_ Gospel preaching brings people out of darkness into God's marvelous light. Without the gospel people sit "in the region and shadow of death." The good news for the poor soul in darkness is hope through Christ. Jesus, like John the Baptist, preached rep... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS WAS A CALLING SAVIOR MATTHEW 4:18-22:_ Jesus called four fishermen to follow Him. They were Peter, Andrew, James and John. His call was simple -- “follow me.” The purpose of the call to the apostles was to make them "fishers of men." "And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fis... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS WAS A HEALING SAVIOR MATTHEW 4:23-25:_ Christ healed "all kinds of sickness" and "all kinds of diseases." He did not heal for money or fame but as proof that He is the Son of God. "And many other sings truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But t... [ Continue Reading ]