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Jesus’ Beginning Ministry
Study Three

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JESUS’ MINISTRY: Mat 4:13-17 (NIV) Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali--to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah: “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way to the sea, along the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles--the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Jesus Set The Example

John 5:30 (NIV) By Myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and My judgment is just, for I seek not to please Myself but Him Who sent Me.

“By Myself I can do nothing.” If that is the attitude of Jesus, as He did His earthly ministry, then we definitely need the same dependency on the Holy Spirit. Jesus is setting us an example of how the relationship has to be started and maintained in us. The ministers in the book of Acts set the same example as they did their ministry.

Acts 4:31-33 (NIV) After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all.

We have to always be looking and listening for indications from Him. Most of the time God has other plans; and, His plans are always better. Sometimes it is hard to plan your day. In the two illustrations of Philip and Peter it would be pretty hard for anyone to miss what plan God wanted implemented. God was really making His plans clear. However, sometimes His plans aren’t so obvious.

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