1. The Ministry of Jesus March 18, 2007 (Week 11) “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” John 21:25

2. Jesus “Is not this the carpenter’s son?” (Mt. 13:55) Family Background Family Background – Brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, Judas (Mt. 13:55) – Sisters: Unnamed … at least two – Trade: Carpentry Ministry was focused in Galilee Ministry was focused in Galilee – Nazareth: Jesus grew up in this city and plied his trade there – Capernaum: Jesus moved to this city, and from there, launched his ministry (Mt. 4:13) Scripture readings: Luke 4:14-31; Matt 4:23-25

3. “In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles” (Is. 9:1)

4. The lake is 700 ft below sea level, 14 miles long and 6 miles wide. Also called Lake of Gennesaret by Luke, and the Sea of Tiberias by John.

5. Galilee of the Gentiles

7. DO DO Purpose of miracles (John 10:22-39) Purpose of miracles (John 10:22-39) First miracle performed in Cana First miracle performed in Cana Total miracles – 36 Total miracles – 36 – Healing miracles – 20 – Nature miracles – 9 – Resurrections – 3 – Exorcisms – 4 TEACH TEACH “Officially” begins after the arrest of John; Fall, AD 27 – Spring, AD 31 “Officially” begins after the arrest of John; Fall, AD 27 – Spring, AD 31 Preached repentance and faith; the good news (the gospel) of the kingdom of God Preached repentance and faith; the good news (the gospel) of the kingdom of God Many sermons, discourses, and parables (approx. 40 - 57) Many sermons, discourses, and parables (approx. 40 - 57) Ministry “In the former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and teach” Acts 1:1

8. Friends and Foes “You are my friends if you do what I command.” John 15:14 FRIENDS FRIENDS Apostles (Luke 6:12-16) Apostles (Luke 6:12-16) Disciples Disciples – Mary, Martha, Lazarus – The 70 (Lk. 10:1) – Nicodemus – Joseph of Arimathea – Mary of Magdala – The other Mary (Mt. 28:1; Jn. 19:25) Many women supporters (Lk. 8:1-3) Many women supporters (Lk. 8:1-3) Family Family FOES FOES Pharisees Pharisees Sadducees Sadducees Scribes Scribes Jewish leaders Jewish leaders High priest High priest Chief priests Chief priests Political leaders Political leaders “Even after Jesus had all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe him.” John 12:37

9. Claims “Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58) 1. I am the Bread of Life (John 6:35) 2. I am the Light of the World (John 8:12; 9:5) 3. I am the Gate (John 10:7, 9) 4. I am the Good Shepherd (John 10:11, 14) 5. I am the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25) 6. I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6) 7. I am the Vine (John 15:1, 5) “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of our fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them ?” God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM. This is what you shall say to the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you.’” Exodus 3:13-14