Harmony of the gospels
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS 23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. Jesus was going around [imperfect tense of “periago”] Galilee. This is the first of the three tours of Galilee made by Him. This time he took the four fishermen whom he had just called to personal service. The second time he took the twelve. On the third he sent the twelve on ahead by twos and followed after them. He was teaching and preaching the gospel of the kingdom in the synagogues chiefly and on the roads and in the streets where Gentiles could hear. There are two types of diseases mentioned in this verse acute sickness “malikia” and chronic illnesses or “nosos” Jesus heals them both. 24 And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them. The Gentiles all over Syria to the north heard of what was going on in Galilee. The result was inevitable. Jesus had a moving hospital of patients from all over Galilee and Syria. They brought these difficult and chronic cases to Jesus. Some had “torments” in the Greek “basinos”. The word basinos originally meant a touchstone, “Lydian stone” used for testing gold because pure gold rubbed on it left a peculiar mark. Then it was used for examination by torture. Sickness was often regarded as “torture.” There is a further group of three problems which is classified as “demoniacs, lunatics, and paralytics”. Those that were lunatics [Seleniazomai] are stated to be moon struck because the epileptic seizures supposedly followed the phases of the moon. In fact our English word “lunatic” is from the Latin “luna” which means moon and carries the same picture as the Greek selene which also means moon. 25 And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan. In this verse it is noted that “great multitudes” followed Him. It should be noticed that this is in the plural, not just one crowd, but crowds and crowds. They were from all parts of Palestine including Decapolis, the region of the Ten Greek Cities east of the Jordan. No other reaction was equal to this outpouring of the people to hear Jesus and to be healed by Him. MARK 1:35-39 35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. 36 And Simon and they that were with him followed after him. 37 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. 38 And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. 39 And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils. KEY WORDS
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS 35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. It should be noted that Jesus’ day commenced in the last watch of the night. This is shown by the Greek word proi which refers to the period between 0300 and 0600. The addition of the word “lian” indicates that it was close to the start of that period. It therefore appears that Jesus found a solitary place to commune with God in the early hours of the morning The author, in Africa, has had experience of living in a village situation where pastors rise well before dawn for prayer. The imperfect tense of “proseuchomai” showed that Jesus kept on praying through the early morning hours, the middle voice indicating that he was benefited by the prayer. 36 And Simon and they that were with him followed after him. 37 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. 38 And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. 39 And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils. From Luke it is seen that Peter’s pursuit of the Lord was not during the hours of darkness but after dawn. He found the place where the Lord was and told Him of crowds that were seeking him. Jesus has made his base in Capernaum but he says to his disciples that they are now going into the next towns. It was perhaps a surprising decision for Jesus to leave the eager, excited throngs in Capernaum for the country town or village cities without walls or much importance. The use of the word “echo” here for “next” is a classic use meaning clinging to, next to a thing. See Luke 13:33, Acts 13:44, 20:15, Hebrews 6:9. Jesus therefore continues on his first preaching tour of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues healing the sick and casting out demons. LUKE 4:42-44 42 And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them. 43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. 44 And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee. KEY WORDS
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS 42 And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them. An analysis of this verse shows that after the prayer time in a solitary place he was led [passive voice of “poreuomai”] into a wilderness area. This verse now deals with the multitudes not Peter. Because of His isolation Jesus was not easily found as seen by the imperfect tense of “zeteo” The multitudes kept this up until they found Him at some time this morning as shown by the aorist tense of “erchomai” and then they continued to delay Him as seen in the Imperfect tense of “katecho” that he remain and minister to them. 43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. 44 And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee However Jesus felt the urge to go with the work of evangelism “to the other cities also,” to all, not to a favoured few. He was sent as the great Apostle of God to preach the gospel of the coming kingdom of God. APPLICATION Jesus Christ is prophet priest and king but he does not function in all the roles at the same time. During His earthly ministry He was among other things a prophet, he is now our High Priest and will reign as King of the Jews during the Millennium. We are told again that the Lord Jesus Christ had a wide ranging ministry He taught in the synagogues, preached the gospel of the kingdom, healed the sick and cast out demons. Many can understand this mood of Jesus when in the night he slips away to a solitary place for prayer. Jesus knew what it was to spend a whole night in prayer. He knew the blessing of prayer and the power of prayer. It is important that we know our part in the plan of God and walk with Him to be really effective. There can be many areas of ministry and we need to know when to move on and when to stay. DOCTRINES PRAYER 1. We may know the provision of God but we must communicate with Him in order to obtain this provision. a) Prayer is the believer's means of communicating with God. b) The Bible is God's way of communicating with man. 2. Promises Involving Prayer a) Matthew 21:22 We should ask believing. b) Matthew 18:19 The power of corporate prayer. c) Psalm 116:1, 2 God is always available to hear our prayer. d) Isaiah 65:24 God will answer while we are yet praying. e) Matthew 7:7 We are commanded to pray. f) John 14:13-14 We can ask for anything in His name. g) Philippians 4:6 The prayer should be with thanksgiving. h) 1 Thessalonians 5:17 We should pray without ceasing. i) Hebrews 4:16 We can come boldly to the throne of Grace.
b) Thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:18) c) Intercession for others (Ephesians 6:18) d) Petitions for one's own needs (Hebrews 4:16) 4. Power of Prayer a) Individual - Elijah and the burnt offering (1 Kings 18:36-39) b) Corporate - the release of Peter from prison (Acts 12:1-18) 5. One Prayer that could not be Answered The prayer of our Lord on the Cross (Psalm 22:1-18) 6. To Whom are Prayers Addressed? a) Directed to the Father - (Matthew 6:5-9) b) In the name of the Son - (Hebrews 7:25) c) In the power of the Spirit - (Romans 8:26-27) The Son (Jesus) and Spirit are interceding for us. 7. Prayers can be Divided into Petition and Desire a) Petition - What you ask God for (e.g. a new car). b) Desire - The desire behind the petition (e.g. happiness because you have a new car). 8. Four Possible Combinations a) Petition answered - Desire not answered. Psalm 106:15 - The quails of the Exodus generation. 1 Samuel 8:5 - A King to reign over Israel. b) Petition not answered - Desire answered. Genesis 18:23 - The preservation of Sodom. 2 Corinthians 12:7 - Removal of the thorn in Paul's side. c) Petition answered - Desire answered. 1 Kings 18:36-37 - Elijah requests fire for the offering. Luke 23:42 -The penitent thief's prayer. Type c) represents the perfect prayer. d) Petition not answered - Desire not answered. Type d) unanswered prayer has 8 main reasons which are shown in paragraph 9. 9. Reasons for Unanswered Prayer a) Lack of belief (Matthew 21:22) b) Selfishness (James 4:3) c) Unconfessed sin (Psalm 66:18) d) Lack of compassion (Proverbs 21:13) e) Pride and self righteousness (Job 35:12-13) f) Lack of filling of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18) g) Lack of obedience (1 John 3:22) h) Not in the Divine will (1 John 5:14) Most of the reasons for unanswered prayer, is some form of sin in the life, which can be solved by confession of known sins as per paragraph 3 a) under the concept of 1John 1:9. 10. Intercessory Prayer a) This is one of the four factors in a prayer, which are:- i) Confession of sins ii) Thanksgiving iii) Intercession iv) Own needs.
a) His death and resurrection (Matthew 16:21, John 2:19) b) The destruction of Jerusalem (Matthew 24:1-2, Luke 19:41-44) c) The Gentile domination of Israel (Luke 21:20-24) d) The Jewish dispersion (Matthew 24:34) e) That the scriptures would survive (Matthew 24:35) JESUS THE PRIEST
a) He was divinely appointed (Hebrews 5:4-10) b) He is perfect (Hebrews 7:26-28) c) He is merciful and faithful (Hebrews 2:17) d) He is sympathetic (Hebrews 4:14-16) e) He is everlasting (Hebrews 7:23-25) f) He is our advocate (1 John 2:1)
a) His Kingdom - On earth (Jeremiah 23:5, Revelation 19:11-16). His kingdom is called the kingdom of heaven, because of its heavenly character, but it is clearly on earth. b) His Capital - Jerusalem (Psalm 2:6) c) Its Extent - The whole world. (Psalm 72:6-11, Isaiah 2:2-3, Daniel 7:13-14, Zechariah 8:20-23) d) When - He will regather believing Israel after the Great Tribulation and will reign on earth for 1,000 years. (Revelation 19:11-16, Zechariah 14:1-4, 9. Revelation 20:4-6)
a) Universal Peace (Isaiah 2:4, Micah 4:2-3) b) Universal Prosperity (Micah 4:4-7) c) Righteous and Just rule (Psalm 72:2-7, Isaiah 11:9) d) Worldwide in extent (Psalm 72:6-8) e) Glorious (Psalm 72:17-19) f) Everlasting (Daniel 7:13-14, Luke 1:32-33, Revelation 11:15) g) Uplifting of the under privileged (Psalm 72:2-4, 12-14) 3. Christ's rule on earth will terminate with the Great White Throne Judgement (Revelation 20:11-15). He delivers the kingdom to the Father, (1 Corinthians 15:24) thus commencing the eternal rule of Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:28) HARMONISATION There are no apparent problems with a direct harmonisation of these accounts HARMONY HIS MINISTRY IN GALILEE And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place and Simon and they that were with him followed after him and when they had found him, they said unto him, all men seek for thee. Now the people who sought him came unto him, and stayed with him that he should not depart from them. Jesus said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also. And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them and cast out devils. And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan. DOCTRINES
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