Moving out of the house where so many had gathered to hear him (see FLJC #37), Jesus led them out to the seaside. Remember that this crowd most likely still includes his relatives, as well as the Pharisees and their scribes. And multitudes still coming!
Moving out of the house where so many had gathered to hear him (see FLJC #37), Jesus led them out to the seaside. Remember that this crowd most likely still includes his relatives, as well as the Pharisees and their scribes. And multitudes still coming!
Following the dinner at Simon the Pharisee’s home, Jesus and the twelve continued to spread the good news to all in the region.
We learned a bit about the Pharisees last time: “Because of their refusal to humble themselves to God’s offer of righteousness through Jesus Christ, the Pharisees and lawyers continued in their own legalistic ways to establish their own righteousness. And they continued to lord over the people by imposing their own expanded version of the Mosaic law upon them.”
Last time, we rejoiced to hear about the healing of the centurion’s servant in Capernaum. We did not actually see him healed because Jesus did not even have to go to the centurion’s home! He simply “spoke the word” and the beloved servant was healed.
Before we enter Capernaum, let’s consider how this town had become the chosen base of operations for Jesus after He was driven from Nazareth by religious officials there (Luke 4:16, 28–30).
A Similar Sermon—but Different!
After an exhausting day of healing the multitudes, Jesus must once again find renewal in the intimate fellowship between Father and Son, so he goes to a solitary place for prayer that night. Let’s follow him up the mountain.
Still in Galilee a week later (or possibly two), we follow Jesus into the synagogue on a Sabbath. Let’s watch how this unfolds.