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[This is] a record of the family background of Jesus Christ, the descendant of David, who was the descendant of Abraham. [Note: The following is an incomplete lineage through Jesus' step-father Joseph].

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Jacob had a son named Joseph, who was the husband of Mary. Mary [alone] was the mother of Jesus, who is called the Christ.

Verse ConceptsMaryNativity of Jesus ChristJesus BirthRelationships With Boyfriendmums

Now Jesus was born in Bethlehem [a small town] in Judea during the time when Herod [the Great] was king [of Judea]. About that time some astrologer/sages from the east [i.e., Persia] came to Jerusalem, saying,

Verse ConceptsWise MenHistoryBethlehemProphecies Concerning ChristOut Of The EastBabies As Prophetic SignsKings of judahNativity of Jesus ChristJesus Birthspringtimeepiphany

and settled in a town called Nazareth, so that it could fulfill what was spoken by the prophets [Isa. 11:1 in the Hebrew text] that Jesus would be called a Nazarene.

Verse ConceptsGospel, Confirmation OfNazarethChrist's Fulfilment Of ProphecyBranches, Illustrating MessiahScriptures Fulfilled

Jesus then came from [the province of] Galilee to be immersed by John in the Jordan River.

Verse ConceptsChrist's BaptismIn The JordanBaptismTrinity

But Jesus answered him, "Allow it [to be done], for it is proper for us to complete everything that is right [before God]." So, John agreed to it.

Verse ConceptsNowGospel, Essence OfA Righteous People

Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He left [the province of Judea] and went to Galilee.

Verse ConceptsMonotonyPrisonersTelling Of Happeningsjail

While Jesus was walking beside Lake Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting their net into the lake, because they were fishermen.

Verse ConceptsFishesNetsFishermenWalkingTwo DisciplesChrist SeeingFishingLearning From JesusFishBuilding Relationshipslakes

[As] Jesus went from there He saw two [other] brothers, James and John, the sons of Zebedee. They were in the boat with their father Zebedee, repairing their nets. He called them,

Verse Conceptsdiscipleship, nature ofNetsMendingTwo DisciplesBoatsFishingRepairingChrist Summoning

The news [of what Jesus was doing] spread all over [the country of] Syria and they brought to Him all those who were sick, stricken with various diseases and pains, dominated by evil spirits, and afflicted with seizures and paralysis, and He healed them [all].

Verse ConceptsFame, Of ChristdoctorsdiseasesDiseases, Kinds OfInsanityFameMoonNewsParalyticsProvincesSpreading StoriesGood NewsJesus HealingThose DemonisedBringing Men To JesusMental IllnessHealing SicknesssyriaDemonic Influence

Seeing the large crowds, Jesus went up in a mountain [i.e., probably a hill near Capernaum] and when He sat down, His disciples came to Him.

Verse ConceptsMultitudesSermon On The MountCrowds AvoidedSitting To TeachChrist SeeingChrist With His DisciplesWork EthicEthicscrusades

And so it happened when Jesus had finished [speaking] these words, the crowds were amazed at his teaching,

Verse ConceptsJesus As Our TeacherLast WordsCrowds AmazedChrist TeachingFinishing Strong

Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man, saying, "I do want to; you are healed." And immediately his infectious skin disease was healed.

Verse ConceptsTouchMiracles Of ChristCompassion, Of ChristPersonal ContactReceived OutcastsChrist's HandsTouching For HealingChrist WillingHealing LepersHealing And Comfort

Jesus said to him, "Be sure you do not tell anyone [about your healing yet]; but [first] go and show yourself to the priest and then offer the [sacrificial] gift required by the law of Moses [See Lev. 13:49; 14:2ff], as evidence to them [that you have been healed]."

Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTLeprosyOccupationsPriesthood, In NtPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesWitness To The GospelChrist Concealing ThingsChrist's OrdersPeople Made Knownpriests

And when Jesus heard this, He was amazed and said to those who were following [along], "It is true when I tell to you, I have never found [anyone with] such great faith, not [even] among the Israelites.

Verse ConceptsAmazingAffirmationsFaith, Growth InMission, Of Jesus ChristAttitudes Of FaithMarvelling

And Jesus said to the military officer, "Go on your way; since you have believed [in my power to heal], what you desired will be done for you." And the slave-boy was healed that [very] hour.

Verse ConceptsHourAt The Same TimeThose Jesus HealedFaith And Healing

When evening came they brought many persons who were dominated by evil spirits to Jesus and He drove out the spirits with [just] a word and healed all those who were sick.

Verse ConceptsExorcismsdriving outdemons, Kinds ofMercifulnessSpiritsDealing With Many PeopleJesus Casting Out DemonsEvenings For Jesus And His DisciplesChrist's OrdersJesus HealingCasting Out Demons

Now when Jesus saw large crowds around Him, He gave orders [i.e., to His followers] to leave for the other side [i.e., to go from the west to the east side of Lake Galilee].

Verse ConceptsCrowds Around JesusCrowds AvoidedCrossing To The Other Side

Jesus replied to him, "The foxes have dens [in which to live] and the birds of the sky have nests [in which to roost]; but the Son of man does not have anywhere to lay His head."

Verse ConceptsNestsMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinNomadsPoverty, Causes OfRiches, Believers AttitudesSonsJesus As Son Of ManHomelessnessDwellings Of CreaturesHomelessOther Dwellings Of CreaturesSimplicitySocial dutiesBurying placesBirds

But Jesus answered him, "Become my follower, and let the [spiritually] dead bury them" [i.e., let a person's relatives care for their own family members until they die].

Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Jesus ChristThe Sin NatureBeing Dead In SinSpiritually DeadInstructions About FollowingDeath Of A Family MemberDeath Of A FatherFamily Deathgoodbyesfollowing

Suddenly a violent storm came up over the lake, so that [huge] waves began to overwhelm the boat. But Jesus was sleeping [through it all].

Verse ConceptsBody Of Christ, Physical BodySleep, PhysicalStormsTirednessSwampedlakes

So, the evil spirits [in one of the men. See Mark 5:1ff] begged Jesus, saying, "If you are going to drive us out [of this man], send us away into that herd of [wild] hogs."

Verse ConceptsBeggarsDemons, Punishment OfJesus Casting Out DemonsPigsDemonsThe DevilCasting Out Demonsporkjumping

Jesus replied to them, "Go [ahead]." And they came out [of the man] and entered the [wild] hogs, and suddenly the entire herd rushed down the cliff into the lake and drowned in the water [below].

Verse ConceptsExorcismsDemons EnteringJesus Casting Out DemonsDeath Of CreaturesPigsOthers Going Downporklakes

Quickly, all the people of the town came out to meet Jesus, and when they saw Him, they urged Him to leave the district [i.e., probably because of the loss of livestock].

Verse ConceptsDemons, Delivered FromRejection Of ChristLeaving

Then Jesus entered a boat and crossed [back] over [Lake Galilee] and came to His own city [i.e., Capernaum].

Verse ConceptsSeafaringBoatsCrossing To The Other Side

[Upon His arrival] they brought to Him a man afflicted with a paralytic disease, [being carried on his cot. See Mark 2:3]. When Jesus saw [the evidence of] their faith [i.e., the man's four friends breaking open the roof and lowering him through it. See Mark 2:4-5], He said to the paralytic, "Son, cheer up, your sins are forgiven."

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And so it happened, as Jesus was having a meal at Matthew's house, a number of [other] tax collectors and worldly people came to sit down with Him and His disciples.

Verse ConceptsBanquets, Examples OfGuestsHospitality, Examples OfTax CollectorsHospitality Towards ChristServing JesusReclining To EatReceiving Jesus As A GuestJesus Eating

When Jesus heard this, He said, "People who are healthy do not need a doctor; but [only] sick people do.

Verse ConceptsdoctorsHealingSin, Deliverance From GodPhysicianGod As DoctorHealth AchievedMan's NeedsIllnessHelping Those In Need

Some of John's disciples came to Jesus saying, "Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast frequently [i.e., going without food and/or drink for religious reasons], but your disciples do not fast [at all]?"

Verse ConceptsFasting, Examples OfAsceticism, People PracticingPharisees, Beliefs OfDisciples Of John The BaptistCharacteristics Of PhariseesWho Will FastFastingFasting And Prayerpharisees

While Jesus spoke these things, a leader [of the Jewish synagogue, named Jairus. See Mark 5:22-43] came and worshiped Him, saying, "My daughter has just died, but if you come and place your hand on her, she will live [again]."

Verse ConceptsFeetChildren, examples ofBowingKneelingChildren, In Jesus MiraclesLaying On Hands To HealWhile Still SpeakingDeath Of Unnamed IndividualsThose Jesus HealedChildren In The Miracles Of Jesus Christ

So, Jesus got up and, along with His disciples, followed the man.

Verse ConceptsDisciples' MovementsPeople Following People

When Jesus went into the leader [of the synagogue's] house, He saw musicians [playing a funeral dirge] and the crowd carrying on [in mournful wails].

Verse ConceptsFuneralsNoiseMourningMusical Instruments, types ofMournersWailingDisorder Among PeopleInstrumentalistsDisadvantages Of Crowds

But after the crowd was sent outside, Jesus entered [her room, along with her parents and three of His disciples. See Mark 5:37-40] and took her by the hand, and the young lady rose up [from the dead].

Verse ConceptsDead bodiesBodyHandsPersonal ContactCrowds AvoidedTaking By The HandGroups Sent AwayPeople Getting UpThose Jesus HealedFaith And HealingRemoving People From Your Life

Now as Jesus moved on from there, two blind men followed Him [i.e., probably being led by sighted persons]. They were shouting, "Have pity on us, son of David!"

Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristDiseases, Kinds OfMiracles Of ChristTwo Needy MenBe Merciful!Blindnessfollowing

And when He had entered the house [i.e., probably a friend's house there in Capernaum. See 8:20], the blind men came in [after Him]. Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do what you are asking?" They replied, "Yes, Lord."

Verse ConceptsAbility, Of ChristDrawing Near To ChristEntering HousesAssentingBlindness

And [immediately] they were able to see. Jesus then strongly urged them, saying, "Make sure that no one knows [what I have done for you]."

Verse ConceptsVisionPersonal ContactChrist Concealing ThingsChrist's Orders

As they went on their way a deaf-mute, dominated by an evil spirit, was brought to Jesus.

Verse ConceptsExorcismsDiseases, Kinds OfLonelinessDumbnessDumbThose Demonised

Jesus traveled throughout all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the [coming] kingdom and healing all kinds of diseases and illnesses.

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Jesus sent these twelve apostles out and ordered them saying, "Do not go on any road leading to Gentile territory or enter any town of the Samaritans.

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A disciple is doing well if he can be [as good] as his teacher, and the slave [as good] as his master. If they have called the master of the house [i.e., Jesus] Beelzebub [i.e., the chief of evil spirits. See Mark 3:22], how much more [likely] will they call members of his household [i.e., the disciples] the same thing!

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And so it happened, when Jesus had finished instructing His twelve apostles, He left there [and went] to teach and preach in the [other] Israelite towns. [See 10:23]

Verse ConceptsTeachingMissionary WorkLast WordsChrist TeachingTwelve DisciplesChrist Speaking To DisciplesDiscipleshipFinishing Strong

and said to Jesus, "Are you the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?"

Verse ConceptsUnbelief, And Life Of FaithWho Is Jesus?Hope Deferred

Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John the things you are hearing and seeing;

Verse ConceptsHearing ChristTelling Of Jesus

As the messengers [sent by John. See Luke 7:27] went on their way, Jesus began to talk to the crowds about John. [He said], "What did you expect to see when you went out into the desert? A tall stem swaying in the wind?

Verse ConceptsCrowdsReedsFicklenessThings ShakingLooking And SeeingTemporary Stay In The Wilderness

Then Jesus began to rebuke the people of the towns where most of His powerful miracles were performed because they did not repent [when they saw Him perform them].

Verse ConceptsRepentance, Importance Of

About that time Jesus said [in prayer], "I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things [i.e., the significance of Jesus' words and works] from those who [thought they] were wise and intelligent and have [instead] revealed them to people who are child-like.

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About that time Jesus was walking through a grainfield on the Sabbath day. His disciples were hungry so began picking off some heads of grain to eat [the kernels]. [Note: It was an accepted practice for people in that day to be permitted to do this as they walked along paths bordering a grainfield].

Verse ConceptsPlucking OutReapingThe Disciples ActionsOn The SabbathDiscipleship

Jesus replied, "Have you not read what King David did when he and his men were hungry? [I Sam. 21:6]

Verse ConceptsConsecrated BreadSabbath, In NtReading The ScripturesChrist And The ScripturesReading The Bible

Jesus left there and went into their [i.e., the Pharisees'] synagogues,

Then Jesus said to the man "Reach out your hand." And when he stretched it out, it became normal, just like the other one.

Verse ConceptsStretching OutThose Jesus Healed

When Jesus perceived what they were doing He withdrew from that place. Many people followed Him and He healed all of them.

Verse ConceptsMultitudesFollowing Jesus ChristAwarenessProphecies Concerning ChristChrist Knowing About PeopleJesus Healing

[Isa. 13:1ff] "Look, see my [i.e., God's] servant whom I have chosen; my dear One [i.e., Jesus] with whom my soul is very pleased: I will put my Holy Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim judgment to the [unconverted] Gentiles.

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Then a person dominated by an evil spirit, who was [also] blind and mute, was brought to Jesus. He healed the man so that he was able [both] to speak and see [again].

Verse ConceptsCuresDemon PossessionBlindness, HealingsdisabilitiesHealingLonelinessSatan, Agents OfDumbnessDumbThe Dumb SpeakingThose DemonisedThose Jesus HealedSigns Of Possible Demon Possession

All the crowds of people were amazed and said, "Can this [Jesus] be the son of David?"

Verse ConceptsAmazingDemons, Delivered FromJesus As Son Of DavidCrowds AmazedWho Is Jesus?

Knowing their thoughts Jesus said to them, "Every kingdom [plagued] with internal division will end in ruin. And every city or household divided from within will not survive.

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Then certain experts in the law of Moses and some Pharisees answered Jesus, saying, "Teacher, we would like to see you perform a [supernatural] sign."

Verse ConceptsPharisees, Attitudes To Jesus ChristSignsCuriositySigns Performed By ChristSeeking A SignPharisees Concerned About ChristIdentitySigns Of The End TimesIdentity In Christpharisees

The people of Nineveh will stand up on the judgment day along with the people of this generation and will condemn them because they repented [i.e., changed their hearts and lives] when hearing the preaching of Jonah [See Jonah 3:5-10], and [now] Someone greater than Jonah is here [i.e., Jesus].

Verse Conceptsevangelism, nature ofevangelists, identity ofPreaching, Effects OfGreatness Of ChristThe Final JudgementSigns Of RepentanceThe Dead Are RaisedJudgement

The queen of the South [Note: This queen was from Sheba, I Kings 10:1, which was probably in Arabia] will stand up on the judgment day along with the people of this generation and will condemn them because she came from a great distance to hear [and see] Solomon's wisdom [I Kings 10:1ff] and [now] Someone greater than Solomon is here [i.e., Jesus].

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While Jesus was still speaking to the large crowds, His mother and [half-] brothers were standing outside [of the large house. See 13:1] wanting to speak to Him.

Verse ConceptsChrist's Earthly FamilyCrowds SeekingConversationWhile Still SpeakingOutside The HouseSiblingsSibling Love

On that [same] day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down on the shore of the lake [i.e., Lake Galilee].

Verse ConceptsSitting To TeachThe Sealakes

Jesus' disciples came and said to Him, "Why are you speaking to them [i.e., the large crowds] by using parables?"

Verse ConceptsFigures Of SpeechThe Disciples WordsWhy Does Jesus Do This?Discipleship

[Then] Jesus told them another parable, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is similar to a person who sowed seed in his field,

Verse ConceptsLikeningFigurative FieldsLikening ThingsSowing Seeds

Jesus told them another parable, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is similar to a seed from the mustard tree which a man took and planted in his field.

Verse ConceptsLikeningParables Of SowingFigurative FieldsLikening ThingsParables Of The KingdomSeedsSowing Seeds

Jesus spoke all these things to the crowds with parables. He did not say anything to them without using a parable.

Verse ConceptsMultitudesCrowdsJesus Using Parables

"Have you understood all these things?" [Jesus asked]. "Yes," they said to Him.

Verse ConceptsAssentingDo You Understand?

And it happened, when Jesus had finished [giving] these parables, He went away from that place.

Verse ConceptsLast WordsJesus Using Parablesfinishing

And when He came to His home town [i.e., Nazareth], Jesus taught people in their synagogues to their amazement. They said, "Where did this man get [such] wisdom and [the ability to perform] these supernatural deeds?

Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSabbath, In NtTownAmazement, Of Jesus ChristTeaching WisdomChrist's WisdomChrist TeachingWhere From?

And they were led to doubt His true identity. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet does not go without being honored, except in His own home town and among His own family members."

Verse ConceptsStumbling Over ChristUnderestimationProphecy Ignoredhonour

and governor of that district] heard the report about what Jesus had been saying and doing.

Verse ConceptsTetrarchHearing About ChristRulers Of A Fourth

He told his servants, "This must be John, the Immerser; he has risen from the dead and [that explains how] these powers can work through him [i.e., Jesus]."

Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSuperstitionWho He Might BeWhy It Happenedanniversary

Jesus' disciples came and took the body and buried it; then they went and told Jesus [all about the incident].

Verse ConceptsDisciples Of John The BaptistCorpses Of Other PeopleTelling What People Did

Now when Jesus heard about it He left there in a boat and went [across to the east side of the lake] to a deserted place. When the crowds found out [He was leaving] they followed Him [i.e., by traveling around] on the shore from the [surrounding] towns.

Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristSeafaringCrowds Around JesusActing AloneBoats

When Jesus came out [of His place of seclusion] and saw a large crowd, He felt a deep compassion for them and healed their sick people.

Verse ConceptsCompassiondoctorsCrowdsHeart, DivineKindnessMercy, Of Jesus ChristTendernessJesus Christ, Love OfMiracles Of ChristCompassion, Of ChristJesus Healing

But Jesus said to them, "They do not need to go away; you men give them [something] to eat."

Verse ConceptsGiving Food And DrinkPeople Providing FoodMan's NeedsFeeding The Poor

Then immediately Jesus ordered the disciples to enter the boat and row on ahead of Him to the other side [i.e., to the west side of Lake Galilee] until He could send the crowds away.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsCrowds AvoidedBoatsPeople Going BeforeCrossing To The Other SideDisciples' Movementslakes

Then between three and six o'clock in the morning Jesus came walking to them on the [surface of the] lake.

Verse ConceptsNightDivine Power Over Naturelakes

And Jesus replied, "Come [ahead]." So, Peter climbed over the side of the boat and went to Jesus, walking on the water.

Verse ConceptsMetaphysicsMiracles Of ChristWalking On WaterComing To Christ

And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him and said, "You have such little faith; why did you doubt?"

Verse ConceptsFaith, Nature OfFaith, Growth InIndecisionDoubtWorryDoubt RebukedStretching OutChrist's HandsTaking By The HandNot Believing In Jesus

And when they [i.e., both Jesus and Peter] got up into the boat, the wind [immediately] stopped.

Verse ConceptsMiracles Of ChristTempest StilledDivine Power Over NatureCessationBoatsThings Stopping

When the people there recognized Jesus, they sent to all the surrounding regions and had all who were sick brought to Him.

Verse ConceptsRecognising Peoplerecognition

Then some Pharisees and experts in the law of Moses came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said,

Verse ConceptsJewish Sectsmath