-LIFE OF CHRIST - THE GALILEAN MINISTRY

 Healing the Nobleman's Son & Rejected at Nazareth

-Healing the Nobleman’s Son

-John 4:46-54

-This man, upon hearing that Jesus had arrived in Galilee, went to Jesus – the word about Jesus was

spreading.  This man’s son was near death so this nobleman asked Jesus to come to Capernaum and

heal his son.  However, it was not necessary for Jesus to go to the son.  Instead, He healed the son

from a distance.  Once again, a miracle caused people to believe.

-Jesus Is Rejected At Nazareth – Goes to Capernaum

-Luke 4:16-32, Matt 4:13-17

-Jesus returned to His hometown of Nazareth and entered into the synagogue “as His custom was”

 (Luke 4:16).  When in the synagogue, Jesus read from Isaiah 61:1-2 and told the people “this day is

  this scripture fulfilled” (Luke 4:21).  However, the people didn’t realize the significance of the

  occasion or the significance of Jesus.  They simply viewed Him as Joseph’s son – nothing more. 

  Jesus then revealed that they would not accept Him and the people became angry.  So, they took Him

  out of the city “unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down

  headlong” (Luke 4:29). 

            -This shows that the European view of Jesus – flowing blonde hair, light complexion and blue

             eyes – is incorrect.  In physical appearance, Jesus blended with those around Him in such a

             way that He could simply pass through their midst without them realizing it.

-Now Jesus would have to find a new town to dwell in.  That new town would be Capernaum.  The

  fact that Jesus went to Capernaum fulfilled yet another prophecy – Isaiah 9:1-2. 

-Notice that Matthew includes “of the Gentiles” (Matt 4:15) in his description of Galilee.  Jesus’

  message wasn’t restricted to just the Jews.  Instead, Jesus and His message provided light for all

  people lost in darkness.  See John 1:4-12 and John 8:12.