Ministry Outside the Synagogue
Text: Mark 1; Luke 4; Matthew 8
15 September 2013
MINISTRY OUTSIDE THE SYNAGOGUE
1. Ministry in the synagogue of Capernaum Luke 4:21-28
2. Strangely Jesus did not continue His ministry in the synagogue
3. Possible reasons:-
a) No official permission given
b) Strong reaction by some leaders to the Person and Teachings of Jesus
a) No official permission given
(as when He ministered in Nazareth- Luke 4:16-30)
c) Unusual and unexpected ministry of Jesus
4. Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew Mark 1:29
a) Their home was made open to the Lord Jesus
b) This was part and parcel of their faith in the Lord Jesus
c) This was discipleship in action
5. Two other disciples were present with Him Mark 1:29
James and John
6. Healing of Peter’s mother-in-law Mark 1:30-31
a) She was grateful for her healing
b) She served the Lord Jesus after she was healed
a) She was grateful for her healing
c) An example of an appropriate response to receiving such grace and mercy
MINISTRY FROM THE HOME OF SIMON AND ANDREW
1. Ministry from home was unusual
2. Ministry in the evening was even more unusual Mark 1:32-34; Luke 4:40-44
3. Response to this new ministry
The whole city was gathered together at the door Mark 1:33