Summary of Christ’s Ministry

Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 14, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner

Matthew 4:23-25

Summary of Christ’s Ministry

Intro

A. CHRIST’S TEACHING MINISTRY (Matthew 4:23).    

1. Throughout all Galilee.    

2. Teaching in their synagogues.   

3. Proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom.   

4. “the gospel of the kingdom” –   

a. Two phases of the kingdom: present and future.

b. The kingdom was manifested in Christ’s teaching ministry.  Isa. 61:1-2.

B. CHRIST’S HEALING MINISTRY (Matthew 4:23-24).    

1. The kingdom was manifested in Christ’s healing ministry. 

2. These healings were prophesied.   Isa. 35:5-6; 26:19; 61:1-2

3. The purpose of these healings. 

a.  These healings proved He was the Messiah.   Mt. 11: 4-6. 

 

                  b. They confirmed His message.   

c. They show that the presence and power of the kingdom had arrived.  

d. We also see the compassion of Jesus for those who suffer.   

4. The temporary nature of the gift of healing.   

C. CHRIST’S INFLUENTIAL MINISTRY (Matthew 4:24-25).  

1. “Syria” (Matthew 4:24). 

2. Great crowds from Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and beyond the Jordan (Matthew 4:25).    

 

Conclusion

1. Christ is our great Physician.   

2. Jesus came to be the Savior of the world.