Jesus & The Crowds

Jesus’ mission: preaching the Kingdom of God

Traveled about Entered with rapport

Crowds came for miracles

Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." Mark 1:14-15 NASU

“Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people. The news about Him spread throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all who were ill, those suffering with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, paralytics; and He healed them. Large crowds followed Him from Galilee and the Decapolis and Jerusalem and Judea and from beyond the Jordan.”Mt. 4:23-25, NASU

Jesus & The Crowds

Jesus’ mission: preaching the Kingdom of God

Traveled about Entered with rapport

Crowds came for miracles

Spread word of mouth Teaching and healing

Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." Mark 1:14-15 NASU

Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness. Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.Matthew 9:35-36, NASU

Jesus’ Use of Miracles

How used or effect1. Miracles opened doors2. Miracles validated His

authority & messagePharisees, Jn. 10:22-25Apostles, Mt. 8:27Crowds, Mt. 9:1-8Worshipers, Mk. 1:21-28Leaders, Jn. 5:18-23, 36

Jesus’ Use of Miracles

How used or effect1. Miracles opened doors2. Miracles validated His

authority & message3. Miracles brought glory to

God4. Miracles fulfilled O.T.

prophecies

Jesus’ Use of Miracles

Manner in using1. Genuinely interested

Blind men, Mt. 9:27-30

2. With compassionCrowd’s sick, Mt. 14:13-14

Modern Christians in the CommunityMiracles are supernatural means of doing good deeds, our good deeds are a natural means of serving.

Miracles validated Jesus’ Words were from God, God’s Word today in the Bible is our message.

Miracles came from compassion and genuineness, love drives our message.

Miracles prompted the crowds to glorify God, God is glorified by our good works.

Aledo in the CommunityChurch

• Involved in community events• Benevolence

Cariety Foundation?C.A.S.A?

• Looking to serve in E. Parker County

Individually• Excited and positive• Feeling of contribution and authenticity

Yeah, but…?

“We’re too small…”Consider our options:1. We do nothing

2. Rely on nominal advertising

3. Brainstorm: how can we have a real presence?

Yeah, but…?

“Isn’t this just warmed over ‘social gospel’ thinking?”1. We’re not talking about simply throwing

money at some charities.

2. We’re talking about being diligent and deliberate in thinking about how to be involved.

How did Jesus use miracles?

How can we use involvement in the community?

What can you do?1. Think constructively2. Be involved in current efforts3. Serve in the name of Christ4. Look for opportunities for

sharing5. Open your home for studies6. Talk positively7. Pray & act in love