THE LIFE OF CHRIST - MINISTRY OF WITHDRAWALS

First Withdrawal

-The Reception in the Area of Gennesaret

-Matthew 14:34-36; Mark 6:53-56

-It seems that the course of the apostles had changed a bit due to the contrary winds encountered on the  

 Sea of Galilee.  Landing in the area of Gennesaret, a plain that extended south from Capernaum about

 4 miles, they continued their trip by land. 

-Once again, the people pressed upon Jesus.

-“As he did not stop in these cities, the sick were laid in the street that they might touch him in passing

 through.  Moreover, as they knew the course that he was taking, by running ahead they could anticipate

 his arrivals and have the sick gathered to take advantage of his presence.  The story of the woman who

 touched the hem of his garment had evidently spread far and wide, and deeply impressed the popular

 mind” (McGarvey/Pendelton, pg 382).