Jesus went all over Galilee. These next three verses condense the work and teaching of a long period, and introduce the detailed account given in the following Chapter s. Teaching. The Jews met every Sabbath [Saturday] in their synagogues for worship. This gave Jesus a ready-made audience. It was the custom to read from the Old Testament Scriptures, then a teacher or rabbi was asked to speak. This custom gave Jesus, and his disciples, a fine opportunity to proclaim the New Covenant. Good News of the Kingdom. The Good News of the speedy arrival of the long awaited Kingdom of the Messiah (Matthew 16:28; Luke 9:27). He did not at this time announce himself to be the Messiah. Healing. He loved mankind, and he healed the body so that he might heal the soul.

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Old Testament