Matthew 4:23

III. THE GREAT PHYSICIAN.

23. And Jesus went about all Galilee.

In the next three verses are condensed the labors, preaching and journeying of. long period, of which the detailed account is given in the subsequent Chapter s. Jesus first offered the gospel to Judea and remained. number of months, until circumstances made it expedient to change to Galilee. Now. systematic and continued effort is made to leaven Galilee with the truth.

Teaching in their synagogues.

The synagogues, the Jewish houses of worship where the Jews met every Sabbath, furnished Jesus. congregation and. suitable place for teaching. It was customary to read the Old Testament in course, and after the reading,. famous teacher, or rabbi, was usually called on the speak. This custom gave Jesus and his apostles after him,. fine opportunity to declare the New Covenant.

Preaching the gospel of the kingdom.

Gospel means "good news." He announced the good news of the speedy advent of the long expected and anxiously looked for kingdom of the Messiah. He did not, however, at this time proclaim himself to be the Messiah. This central truth of the kingdom was not preached until after he was risen from the dead.

Healing all manner of sickness.

Christ healed the body in order that he might heal the soul. So Christianity aims to help men in every respect, to improve their temporal condition and to save them eternally.