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Location: Portland, ORLocation: Portland, ORDate: December 25-26, 2009Date: December 25-26, 2009Instructor: Jim FranksInstructor: Jim Franks


Introduction…Introduction…Introduction…Introduction…

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The 12 disciples were all The 12 disciples were all from the area around the from the area around the Sea of Galilee in the Sea of Galilee in the region of Galilee. region of Galilee. Bethsaida was the home Bethsaida was the home for Peter, Andrew, Philip for Peter, Andrew, Philip and Nathanael.and Nathanael.

The 12 disciples were all The 12 disciples were all from the area around the from the area around the Sea of Galilee in the Sea of Galilee in the region of Galilee. region of Galilee. Bethsaida was the home Bethsaida was the home for Peter, Andrew, Philip for Peter, Andrew, Philip and Nathanael.and Nathanael.



John 2:1-9 (Jesus works first miracle)…John 2:1-9 (Jesus works first miracle)…John 2:1-9 (Jesus works first miracle)…John 2:1-9 (Jesus works first miracle)…

““11On On the third daythe third day there was there was a a wedding in Cana of Galileewedding in Cana of Galilee, and the , and the mother of Jesus was there. mother of Jesus was there. 22Now Now both Jesus and His disciples were both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. invited to the wedding. 33And when And when they ran out of wine, the mother of they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, ‘They have Jesus said to Him, ‘They have no no winewine.’ .’ 88And He said to them, ‘Draw And He said to them, ‘Draw some out now, and take it to the some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.’ And they took master of the feast.’ And they took it. it. 99When the master of the feast When the master of the feast had tasted the had tasted the water that was made water that was made winewine, and did not know where it , and did not know where it came from…” came from…”

““11On On the third daythe third day there was there was a a wedding in Cana of Galileewedding in Cana of Galilee, and the , and the mother of Jesus was there. mother of Jesus was there. 22Now Now both Jesus and His disciples were both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. invited to the wedding. 33And when And when they ran out of wine, the mother of they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, ‘They have Jesus said to Him, ‘They have no no winewine.’ .’ 88And He said to them, ‘Draw And He said to them, ‘Draw some out now, and take it to the some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.’ And they took master of the feast.’ And they took it. it. 99When the master of the feast When the master of the feast had tasted the had tasted the water that was made water that was made winewine, and did not know where it , and did not know where it came from…” came from…”

Third day after arrival in Galilee.Third day after arrival in Galilee.

Weddings usually lasted for Weddings usually lasted for seven days.seven days.

Greek for “wine” is Greek for “wine” is oinosoinos. It . It means fermented wine and is not means fermented wine and is not used for grape juice. The first used for grape juice. The first public miracle that Christ public miracle that Christ performed was to turn water into performed was to turn water into wine.wine.

Third day after arrival in Galilee.Third day after arrival in Galilee.

Weddings usually lasted for Weddings usually lasted for seven days.seven days.

Greek for “wine” is Greek for “wine” is oinosoinos. It . It means fermented wine and is not means fermented wine and is not used for grape juice. The first used for grape juice. The first public miracle that Christ public miracle that Christ performed was to turn water into performed was to turn water into wine.wine.



John 2:10-12 (Capernaum…)John 2:10-12 (Capernaum…)John 2:10-12 (Capernaum…)John 2:10-12 (Capernaum…)

1111This beginning of signs This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in and His disciples believed in Him. Him. 1212After this He went After this He went down to down to CapernaumCapernaum, , He, His He, His mother, His brothers, and His mother, His brothers, and His disciples; and they did not disciples; and they did not stay there many days.”stay there many days.”

1111This beginning of signs This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in and His disciples believed in Him. Him. 1212After this He went After this He went down to down to CapernaumCapernaum, , He, His He, His mother, His brothers, and His mother, His brothers, and His disciples; and they did not disciples; and they did not stay there many days.”stay there many days.”

Matthew 13:55 “Is this not Matthew 13:55 “Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, And His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? Joses, Simon, and Judas? And His sisters, are they And His sisters, are they not all with us?not all with us?

Jesus has four brothers Jesus has four brothers and at least two sisters.and at least two sisters.

Matthew 13:55 “Is this not Matthew 13:55 “Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, And His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? Joses, Simon, and Judas? And His sisters, are they And His sisters, are they not all with us?not all with us?

Jesus has four brothers Jesus has four brothers and at least two sisters.and at least two sisters.



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John 2:13-22 (Cleansing the Temple…)John 2:13-22 (Cleansing the Temple…)John 2:13-22 (Cleansing the Temple…)John 2:13-22 (Cleansing the Temple…)

““1313Now the Now the Passover of the Passover of the JewsJews was at hand, and Jesus was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. went up to Jerusalem. 1414And He And He found in the temple those who found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the and the money changersmoney changers doing doing business. business. 1515When He had made When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple, with the all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen, and poured sheep and the oxen, and poured out the changers’ money and out the changers’ money and overturned the tables.” overturned the tables.”

““1313Now the Now the Passover of the Passover of the JewsJews was at hand, and Jesus was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. went up to Jerusalem. 1414And He And He found in the temple those who found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the and the money changersmoney changers doing doing business. business. 1515When He had made When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple, with the all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen, and poured sheep and the oxen, and poured out the changers’ money and out the changers’ money and overturned the tables.” overturned the tables.”

Money changers in the Money changers in the temple: Mark 11:15; Matthew temple: Mark 11:15; Matthew 21:1-9; and Luke 19:29 all 21:1-9; and Luke 19:29 all mention such an event, but mention such an event, but these three list this event in these three list this event in the final week of Christ’s life. the final week of Christ’s life. John has it at least two years John has it at least two years earlier. Answer? Two such earlier. Answer? Two such events in Christ’s ministry.events in Christ’s ministry.

Money changers in the Money changers in the temple: Mark 11:15; Matthew temple: Mark 11:15; Matthew 21:1-9; and Luke 19:29 all 21:1-9; and Luke 19:29 all mention such an event, but mention such an event, but these three list this event in these three list this event in the final week of Christ’s life. the final week of Christ’s life. John has it at least two years John has it at least two years earlier. Answer? Two such earlier. Answer? Two such events in Christ’s ministry.events in Christ’s ministry.



““1919But Herod the tetrarch, But Herod the tetrarch, being rebuked by him being rebuked by him concerning Herodias, his concerning Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife… brother Philip’s wife… 2020he he shut John up in prison.”shut John up in prison.”

““1919But Herod the tetrarch, But Herod the tetrarch, being rebuked by him being rebuked by him concerning Herodias, his concerning Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife… brother Philip’s wife… 2020he he shut John up in prison.”shut John up in prison.”

Luke 3:19-20 (John put in prison…)Luke 3:19-20 (John put in prison…)Luke 3:19-20 (John put in prison…)Luke 3:19-20 (John put in prison…)

John is put in prison, later John is put in prison, later to be executed. John upset to be executed. John upset Herod over his adulterous Herod over his adulterous relationship.relationship.

John is put in prison, later John is put in prison, later to be executed. John upset to be executed. John upset Herod over his adulterous Herod over his adulterous relationship.relationship.



John 4:43-45 (Jesus departs for Galilee…)John 4:43-45 (Jesus departs for Galilee…)John 4:43-45 (Jesus departs for Galilee…)John 4:43-45 (Jesus departs for Galilee…)

““4343Now after the two days He Now after the two days He departed from there [Samaria] departed from there [Samaria] and went to Galilee. and went to Galilee. 4444For Jesus For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet Himself testified that a prophet has has no honor in his own no honor in his own countrycountry. . 4545So when He came to So when He came to Galilee, the Galileans received Galilee, the Galileans received Him, having seen all the things Him, having seen all the things He did in Jerusalem at the He did in Jerusalem at the feastfeast; ; for they also had gone to the for they also had gone to the feastfeast.”.”

““4343Now after the two days He Now after the two days He departed from there [Samaria] departed from there [Samaria] and went to Galilee. and went to Galilee. 4444For Jesus For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet Himself testified that a prophet has has no honor in his own no honor in his own countrycountry. . 4545So when He came to So when He came to Galilee, the Galileans received Galilee, the Galileans received Him, having seen all the things Him, having seen all the things He did in Jerusalem at the He did in Jerusalem at the feastfeast; ; for they also had gone to the for they also had gone to the feastfeast.”.”

Christ goes to Galilee where Christ goes to Galilee where He spent much of His life, but He spent much of His life, but avoids Nazareth for the time avoids Nazareth for the time being. This is all happening being. This is all happening shortly after the Passover of shortly after the Passover of 28 AD.28 AD.

Christ goes to Galilee where Christ goes to Galilee where He spent much of His life, but He spent much of His life, but avoids Nazareth for the time avoids Nazareth for the time being. This is all happening being. This is all happening shortly after the Passover of shortly after the Passover of 28 AD.28 AD.



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Pre-existence; Genealogy; BirthPre-existence; Genealogy; BirthPre-existence; Genealogy; BirthPre-existence; Genealogy; Birth

Ministry of John; Beginning of Ministry of John; Beginning of Christ’s MinistryChrist’s MinistryMinistry of John; Beginning of Ministry of John; Beginning of Christ’s MinistryChrist’s Ministry

Galilean Ministry, Part 1Galilean Ministry, Part 1Galilean Ministry, Part 1Galilean Ministry, Part 1

Galilean Ministry, Part 2Galilean Ministry, Part 2Galilean Ministry, Part 2Galilean Ministry, Part 2

Special Training for the Twelve, Special Training for the Twelve, Part 1Part 1Special Training for the Twelve, Special Training for the Twelve, Part 1Part 1

Special Training for the Twelve, Special Training for the Twelve, Part 2Part 2Special Training for the Twelve, Special Training for the Twelve, Part 2Part 2

Judean MinistryJudean MinistryJudean MinistryJudean Ministry

Later Perean MinistryLater Perean MinistryLater Perean MinistryLater Perean Ministry

Last Public Ministry in Last Public Ministry in JerusalemJerusalemLast Public Ministry in Last Public Ministry in JerusalemJerusalem

Final Days in JerusalemFinal Days in JerusalemFinal Days in JerusalemFinal Days in Jerusalem

Arrest; Trial; CrucifixionArrest; Trial; CrucifixionArrest; Trial; CrucifixionArrest; Trial; Crucifixion

Resurrection; AppearancesResurrection; AppearancesResurrection; AppearancesResurrection; Appearances

Overview of ClassesOverview of ClassesOverview of ClassesOverview of Classes



Overview of this class (Galilean Ministry, Overview of this class (Galilean Ministry, Part 1)…Part 1)…Overview of this class (Galilean Ministry, Overview of this class (Galilean Ministry, Part 1)…Part 1)…

Christ Preaches in Galilee for Approximately 18 Months Christ Preaches in Galilee for Approximately 18 Months (Mark 1:14-15)(Mark 1:14-15)

The Healing in Cana (John 4:46-54)The Healing in Cana (John 4:46-54)

Rejection in Nazareth; New Home in Capernaum (Luke Rejection in Nazareth; New Home in Capernaum (Luke 4:16-31; Matthew 4:13-16)4:16-31; Matthew 4:13-16)

Four Disciples Leave Fishing to Follow Christ (Matthew Four Disciples Leave Fishing to Follow Christ (Matthew 4:18-22)4:18-22)

The Sabbath Controversy in Jerusalem and in Galilee The Sabbath Controversy in Jerusalem and in Galilee (John 5:1-47)(John 5:1-47)

The Choice of the Twelve and the Sermon on the Mount The Choice of the Twelve and the Sermon on the Mount (Luke 6; Matthew 5-7)(Luke 6; Matthew 5-7)

Christ Preaches in Galilee for Approximately 18 Months Christ Preaches in Galilee for Approximately 18 Months (Mark 1:14-15)(Mark 1:14-15)

The Healing in Cana (John 4:46-54)The Healing in Cana (John 4:46-54)

Rejection in Nazareth; New Home in Capernaum (Luke Rejection in Nazareth; New Home in Capernaum (Luke 4:16-31; Matthew 4:13-16)4:16-31; Matthew 4:13-16)

Four Disciples Leave Fishing to Follow Christ (Matthew Four Disciples Leave Fishing to Follow Christ (Matthew 4:18-22)4:18-22)

The Sabbath Controversy in Jerusalem and in Galilee The Sabbath Controversy in Jerusalem and in Galilee (John 5:1-47)(John 5:1-47)

The Choice of the Twelve and the Sermon on the Mount The Choice of the Twelve and the Sermon on the Mount (Luke 6; Matthew 5-7)(Luke 6; Matthew 5-7)



Sea of GalileeSea of Galilee

Christ Christ baptized baptized by Johnby John

Christ Christ baptized baptized by Johnby John Matthew 4:12-13 Matthew 4:12-13 “Now when “Now when

Jesus had heard that John was Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; And leaving into Galilee; And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim…” Zabulon and Nephthalim…”

Matthew 4:12-13 Matthew 4:12-13 “Now when “Now when Jesus had heard that John was Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; And leaving into Galilee; And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim…” Zabulon and Nephthalim…”



Mark 1:14-15 Mark 1:14-15 “Now after John “Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and of the kingdom of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.’” the gospel.’”

Mark 1:14-15 Mark 1:14-15 “Now after John “Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and of the kingdom of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.’” the gospel.’”

Sea of GalileeSea of Galilee





Christ heals the masses in Galilee (Mark 1)…Christ heals the masses in Galilee (Mark 1)…Christ heals the masses in Galilee (Mark 1)…Christ heals the masses in Galilee (Mark 1)…

• Teaching on the Sabbath in Capernaum (Mark Teaching on the Sabbath in Capernaum (Mark 1:21-27)1:21-27)

Mark 1:28 “And immediately His fame spread Mark 1:28 “And immediately His fame spread throughout all the region around Galilee.”throughout all the region around Galilee.”

• Healing Peter’s mother-in-law (Mark 1:29-31)Healing Peter’s mother-in-law (Mark 1:29-31)

• Healings in Galilee (Mark 1:32-34)Healings in Galilee (Mark 1:32-34)

• Healings in Capernaum (Mark 2:1-12)Healings in Capernaum (Mark 2:1-12)

• Teaching on the Sabbath in Capernaum (Mark Teaching on the Sabbath in Capernaum (Mark 1:21-27)1:21-27)

Mark 1:28 “And immediately His fame spread Mark 1:28 “And immediately His fame spread throughout all the region around Galilee.”throughout all the region around Galilee.”

• Healing Peter’s mother-in-law (Mark 1:29-31)Healing Peter’s mother-in-law (Mark 1:29-31)

• Healings in Galilee (Mark 1:32-34)Healings in Galilee (Mark 1:32-34)

• Healings in Capernaum (Mark 2:1-12)Healings in Capernaum (Mark 2:1-12)



Seven distinct miracles recorded in the book of John Seven distinct miracles recorded in the book of John (only one of these is found in the Synoptic Gospels…(only one of these is found in the Synoptic Gospels…Seven distinct miracles recorded in the book of John Seven distinct miracles recorded in the book of John (only one of these is found in the Synoptic Gospels…(only one of these is found in the Synoptic Gospels…

1.1. Turning water into wine (John 2:1-11).Turning water into wine (John 2:1-11).

2.2. The healing of the nobleman’s son (John 4:43-54).The healing of the nobleman’s son (John 4:43-54).

3.3. The healing of the man who had been impotent for 38 The healing of the man who had been impotent for 38 years at the pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-9).years at the pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-9).

4.4. Feeding the 5,000 (John 6:1-14).Feeding the 5,000 (John 6:1-14).

5.5. The healing of the man who was born blind (John 9:1-12).The healing of the man who was born blind (John 9:1-12).

6.6. The resurrection of Lazarus from the dead (John 11:1-44).The resurrection of Lazarus from the dead (John 11:1-44).

7.7. The miracle of the fishes on the Sea of Tiberias (John The miracle of the fishes on the Sea of Tiberias (John 21:5-11).21:5-11).

1.1. Turning water into wine (John 2:1-11).Turning water into wine (John 2:1-11).

2.2. The healing of the nobleman’s son (John 4:43-54).The healing of the nobleman’s son (John 4:43-54).

3.3. The healing of the man who had been impotent for 38 The healing of the man who had been impotent for 38 years at the pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-9).years at the pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-9).

4.4. Feeding the 5,000 (John 6:1-14).Feeding the 5,000 (John 6:1-14).

5.5. The healing of the man who was born blind (John 9:1-12).The healing of the man who was born blind (John 9:1-12).

6.6. The resurrection of Lazarus from the dead (John 11:1-44).The resurrection of Lazarus from the dead (John 11:1-44).

7.7. The miracle of the fishes on the Sea of Tiberias (John The miracle of the fishes on the Sea of Tiberias (John 21:5-11).21:5-11).



John 5:1…John 5:1…

““After this there was a feast of the Jews, and After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.”Jesus went up to Jerusalem.”

John 5:1…John 5:1…

““After this there was a feast of the Jews, and After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.”Jesus went up to Jerusalem.”

What was this “feast of the Jews?” Chronology What was this “feast of the Jews?” Chronology and terminology supports the Passover of 29 AD.and terminology supports the Passover of 29 AD.What was this “feast of the Jews?” Chronology What was this “feast of the Jews?” Chronology and terminology supports the Passover of 29 AD.and terminology supports the Passover of 29 AD.

““The time whenThe time when this cure was wrought: it was at a this cure was wrought: it was at a feast of the Jews,feast of the Jews, that is, the Passover, for that was that is, the Passover, for that was the most celebrated feast” (Matthew Henry’s the most celebrated feast” (Matthew Henry’s Commentary). Commentary).

““The time whenThe time when this cure was wrought: it was at a this cure was wrought: it was at a feast of the Jews,feast of the Jews, that is, the Passover, for that was that is, the Passover, for that was the most celebrated feast” (Matthew Henry’s the most celebrated feast” (Matthew Henry’s Commentary). Commentary).



Harmony of the Gospels in reference to John 5:1…Harmony of the Gospels in reference to John 5:1…

Note in Special Points, # 8:Note in Special Points, # 8:

““The Passover has always met with many adherents, The Passover has always met with many adherents, being the second Passover in the Savior’s ministry and being the second Passover in the Savior’s ministry and making four in all… The arguments in favor of this making four in all… The arguments in favor of this interpretation are the most satisfactory. We cannot interpretation are the most satisfactory. We cannot consider them as absolutely conclusive, yet the consider them as absolutely conclusive, yet the Passover meets all sides of the case better than any of Passover meets all sides of the case better than any of the other feasts.”the other feasts.”

Harmony of the Gospels in reference to John 5:1…Harmony of the Gospels in reference to John 5:1…

Note in Special Points, # 8:Note in Special Points, # 8:

““The Passover has always met with many adherents, The Passover has always met with many adherents, being the second Passover in the Savior’s ministry and being the second Passover in the Savior’s ministry and making four in all… The arguments in favor of this making four in all… The arguments in favor of this interpretation are the most satisfactory. We cannot interpretation are the most satisfactory. We cannot consider them as absolutely conclusive, yet the consider them as absolutely conclusive, yet the Passover meets all sides of the case better than any of Passover meets all sides of the case better than any of the other feasts.”the other feasts.”



Length of Christ’s Ministry as Recorded by John…Length of Christ’s Ministry as Recorded by John…Length of Christ’s Ministry as Recorded by John…Length of Christ’s Ministry as Recorded by John…

Begins Ministry – Begins Ministry – Fall of 27 AD, Fall of 27 AD, John 1John 1

Begins Ministry – Begins Ministry – Fall of 27 AD, Fall of 27 AD, John 1John 1

First Passover – First Passover – Spring of 28 AD, Spring of 28 AD, John 2:13John 2:13

First Passover – First Passover – Spring of 28 AD, Spring of 28 AD, John 2:13John 2:13

Second Passover – Second Passover – Spring of 29 AD, Spring of 29 AD, John 5:1John 5:1

Second Passover – Second Passover – Spring of 29 AD, Spring of 29 AD, John 5:1John 5:1

Third Passover – Third Passover – Spring of 30 AD, Spring of 30 AD, John 6:4John 6:4

Third Passover – Third Passover – Spring of 30 AD, Spring of 30 AD, John 6:4John 6:4

Final Passover – Final Passover – Spring of 31 AD, Spring of 31 AD, John 12:1John 12:1

Final Passover – Final Passover – Spring of 31 AD, Spring of 31 AD, John 12:1John 12:1

3 ½ Year Ministry3 ½ Year Ministry3 ½ Year Ministry3 ½ Year Ministry

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12 Months12 Months12 Months12 MonthsGalilean Ministry = 18 monthsGalilean Ministry = 18 monthsGalilean Ministry = 18 monthsGalilean Ministry = 18 months



11stst Sabbath controversy… Sabbath controversy…11stst Sabbath controversy… Sabbath controversy…

John 5:8-16John 5:8-16 “Jesus said to him, ‘Rise, take up your bed “Jesus said to him, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk.’ And immediately the man was made well, and walk.’ And immediately the man was made well, took up his bed, and walked. And that day was the took up his bed, and walked. And that day was the Sabbath. The Jews therefore said to him who was Sabbath. The Jews therefore said to him who was cured, ‘It is the Sabbath; it is not lawful for you to carry cured, ‘It is the Sabbath; it is not lawful for you to carry your bed.’ He answered them, ‘He who made me well your bed.’ He answered them, ‘He who made me well said to me, ‘Take up your bed and walk… For this said to me, ‘Take up your bed and walk… For this reason the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to kill reason the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to kill Him, because He had done these things on the Him, because He had done these things on the Sabbath.”Sabbath.”

John 5:8-16John 5:8-16 “Jesus said to him, ‘Rise, take up your bed “Jesus said to him, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk.’ And immediately the man was made well, and walk.’ And immediately the man was made well, took up his bed, and walked. And that day was the took up his bed, and walked. And that day was the Sabbath. The Jews therefore said to him who was Sabbath. The Jews therefore said to him who was cured, ‘It is the Sabbath; it is not lawful for you to carry cured, ‘It is the Sabbath; it is not lawful for you to carry your bed.’ He answered them, ‘He who made me well your bed.’ He answered them, ‘He who made me well said to me, ‘Take up your bed and walk… For this said to me, ‘Take up your bed and walk… For this reason the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to kill reason the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to kill Him, because He had done these things on the Him, because He had done these things on the Sabbath.”Sabbath.”



22ndnd Sabbath controversy… Sabbath controversy…22ndnd Sabbath controversy… Sabbath controversy…

Mark 2:23-24, 27-28Mark 2:23-24, 27-28 “And it happened that He went “And it happened that He went through the grain fields on the Sabbath; and as they through the grain fields on the Sabbath; and as they went His disciples began to pluck the heads of went His disciples began to pluck the heads of grain. And the Pharisees said to Him, ‘Look, why do grain. And the Pharisees said to Him, ‘Look, why do they do what is not lawful on the Sabbath?’… And they do what is not lawful on the Sabbath?’… And He said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, He said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. Therefore, the Son of and not man for the Sabbath. Therefore, the Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath.’”Man is also Lord of the Sabbath.’”

Mark 2:23-24, 27-28Mark 2:23-24, 27-28 “And it happened that He went “And it happened that He went through the grain fields on the Sabbath; and as they through the grain fields on the Sabbath; and as they went His disciples began to pluck the heads of went His disciples began to pluck the heads of grain. And the Pharisees said to Him, ‘Look, why do grain. And the Pharisees said to Him, ‘Look, why do they do what is not lawful on the Sabbath?’… And they do what is not lawful on the Sabbath?’… And He said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, He said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. Therefore, the Son of and not man for the Sabbath. Therefore, the Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath.’”Man is also Lord of the Sabbath.’”



33rdrd Sabbath controversy… Sabbath controversy…33rdrd Sabbath controversy… Sabbath controversy…

Mark 3:1-6Mark 3:1-6 “And He entered the synagogue again, and a “And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand. So they man was there who had a withered hand. So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. And He said to Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. And He said to the man who had the withered hand, ‘Step forward.’ the man who had the withered hand, ‘Step forward.’ And he stretched it out, and his hand was restored as And he stretched it out, and his hand was restored as whole as the other. Then the Pharisees went out and whole as the other. Then the Pharisees went out and immediately plotted with the Herodians against Him, immediately plotted with the Herodians against Him, how they might destroy Him.”how they might destroy Him.”

Mark 3:1-6Mark 3:1-6 “And He entered the synagogue again, and a “And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand. So they man was there who had a withered hand. So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. And He said to Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. And He said to the man who had the withered hand, ‘Step forward.’ the man who had the withered hand, ‘Step forward.’ And he stretched it out, and his hand was restored as And he stretched it out, and his hand was restored as whole as the other. Then the Pharisees went out and whole as the other. Then the Pharisees went out and immediately plotted with the Herodians against Him, immediately plotted with the Herodians against Him, how they might destroy Him.”how they might destroy Him.”



GrindingGrindingGrindingGrindingSiftingSiftingSiftingSifting

CombingCombingCombingCombingKneadingKneadingKneadingKneading

DyingDyingDyingDyingSpinningSpinningSpinningSpinning

SelectingSelectingSelectingSelectingWinnowingWinnowingWinnowingWinnowing

UntyingUntyingUntyingUntyingKnottingKnottingKnottingKnotting

TearingTearingTearingTearingSewingSewingSewingSewing

WashingWashingWashingWashingCookingCooking

ErasingErasingWritingWriting

FinishingFinishingExtinguishingExtinguishing

BurningBurningCarryingCarrying

39 Categories of Sabbath Work39 Categories of Sabbath Work

Work prohibited on the Sabbath by the Jews…Work prohibited on the Sabbath by the Jews…Work prohibited on the Sabbath by the Jews…Work prohibited on the Sabbath by the Jews…



Listing of the Twelve Apostles…Listing of the Twelve Apostles…Listing of the Twelve Apostles…Listing of the Twelve Apostles…

Matthew 10:2-4 “Now the names of the Matthew 10:2-4 “Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, first, Simon, who is called Peter…”who is called Peter…”

Mark 3:16-19 “Simon, to whom He gave Mark 3:16-19 “Simon, to whom He gave the name Peter…”the name Peter…”

Luke 6:12-19 “Simon, whom He also Luke 6:12-19 “Simon, whom He also named Peter…”named Peter…”

Acts 1:13 “Peter, James, John and Acts 1:13 “Peter, James, John and Andrew…”Andrew…”

Matthew 10:2-4 “Now the names of the Matthew 10:2-4 “Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, first, Simon, who is called Peter…”who is called Peter…”

Mark 3:16-19 “Simon, to whom He gave Mark 3:16-19 “Simon, to whom He gave the name Peter…”the name Peter…”

Luke 6:12-19 “Simon, whom He also Luke 6:12-19 “Simon, whom He also named Peter…”named Peter…”

Acts 1:13 “Peter, James, John and Acts 1:13 “Peter, James, John and Andrew…”Andrew…”

Greek: Greek: prwtov prwtov (protos); (protos); means “foremost (in time, means “foremost (in time, order, place or importance)” order, place or importance)” (Strongs)(Strongs)

Greek: Greek: prwtov prwtov (protos); (protos); means “foremost (in time, means “foremost (in time, order, place or importance)” order, place or importance)” (Strongs)(Strongs)



Choosing the 12 disciples…Choosing the 12 disciples…Choosing the 12 disciples…Choosing the 12 disciples…

Mark 3:13-19…Mark 3:13-19…

““And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. Then He He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, and to have power to heal might send them out to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons; sicknesses and to cast out demons; 11Simon, to whom He Simon, to whom He gave the name Peter; gave the name Peter; 22James the son of Zebedee and James the son of Zebedee and 33John John the brother of James, to whom He gave the name the brother of James, to whom He gave the name Boanerges, that is, Sons of Thunder; Boanerges, that is, Sons of Thunder; 44Andrew, Andrew, 55Philip, Philip, 66Bartholomew, Bartholomew, 77Matthew, Matthew, 88Thomas, Thomas, 99James the son of James the son of Alphaeus, Alphaeus, 1010Thaddaeus, Thaddaeus, 1111Simon the Canaanite; and Simon the Canaanite; and 1212Judas Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him. And they went into a Iscariot, who also betrayed Him. And they went into a house.” house.”

Mark 3:13-19…Mark 3:13-19…

““And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. Then He He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, and to have power to heal might send them out to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons; sicknesses and to cast out demons; 11Simon, to whom He Simon, to whom He gave the name Peter; gave the name Peter; 22James the son of Zebedee and James the son of Zebedee and 33John John the brother of James, to whom He gave the name the brother of James, to whom He gave the name Boanerges, that is, Sons of Thunder; Boanerges, that is, Sons of Thunder; 44Andrew, Andrew, 55Philip, Philip, 66Bartholomew, Bartholomew, 77Matthew, Matthew, 88Thomas, Thomas, 99James the son of James the son of Alphaeus, Alphaeus, 1010Thaddaeus, Thaddaeus, 1111Simon the Canaanite; and Simon the Canaanite; and 1212Judas Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him. And they went into a Iscariot, who also betrayed Him. And they went into a house.” house.”

Greek Greek poiewpoiew poieo. Meaning poieo. Meaning “to put one forth, to lead him “to put one forth, to lead him out” (Thayers). AV = ordained; out” (Thayers). AV = ordained; Luke = chose.Luke = chose.



Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)…Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)…Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)…Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)…

Christ entered Capernaum after Christ entered Capernaum after Sermon on the Mount. This Sermon on the Mount. This message was given nearby on message was given nearby on the shores of the Sea of Galilee the shores of the Sea of Galilee on a mountain.on a mountain.

Matthew 8:1, 5 “When He had Matthew 8:1, 5 “When He had come down from the mountain, come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him… great multitudes followed Him… Now when Jesus had entered Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Capernaum, a centurion came to Him…”Him…”

Christ entered Capernaum after Christ entered Capernaum after Sermon on the Mount. This Sermon on the Mount. This message was given nearby on message was given nearby on the shores of the Sea of Galilee the shores of the Sea of Galilee on a mountain.on a mountain.

Matthew 8:1, 5 “When He had Matthew 8:1, 5 “When He had come down from the mountain, come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him… great multitudes followed Him… Now when Jesus had entered Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Capernaum, a centurion came to Him…”Him…”

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