Teacher, Preacher, Healer

6-22-2009

Matthew 4:23 says, “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. “ Let’s focus on three key points in this sentence. It says Jesus was teaching, preaching, and healing.

One of the greatest aspects of teaching a particular subject, is you must first understand the subject in order to teach it well. Jesus could teach because he understood what he was saying better than anyone else will ever understand. Jesus is the ultimate teacher!

Jesus preached the gospel. He gave clear, concise, and direct instructions as to how to live and how not to live. Jesus was committed to making what was true known to the world. Sermon after sermon, Jesus preached and preached. He was mocked by many, but clearly changed the lives and futures of many more!

Just as Jesus was the ultimate teacher and preacher, he was also the ultimate healer. Jesus didn’t just say what to do, but he blessed those that had faith in him. The fact that he was able to heal people immediately reveals he is from God. Jesus can do all and has done all. There’s nothing to big or small for the maker of the world.

As we look at the example of Christ through his teaching, preaching, and healing, how well do we carry out the example he set for us. We aren’t going to be able to perform miracles like Jesus, but we don’t have to. What we can do is teach the word of God through a real understanding of who Christ is, thus stand bold for Christ through our example, and provide healing for the sick and those in need of our heavenly father. We must understand the sickness that exists in the world not only from the physical sense, but also from the spiritual sense. Unfortunately, it’s the majority that is starving for answers and truth, and as a Christ follower it’s our job to provide nourishment.

Application:
1. Read Matthew 4:23-25
2. Whom can you feed?