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Jesus begins His ministry by being led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where He fasts for forty days and is tempted by the devil. Each temptation challenges His identity as the Son of God, but He never wavers, demonstrating His sinlessness and perfection. This also shows that Jesus, though fully divine, shared in human experiences of temptation, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15).
In Galilee, Jesus gains a reputation as a teacher, but His visit to Nazareth is marked by rejection. Reading Isaiah 61:1–2 in the synagogue, He declares Himself the fulfillment of prophecy. Though the people marvel at first, His mention of God’s grace to the Gentiles enrages them, foreshadowing the resistance He will face but giving good news to us.
Jesus then travels to Capernaum, where He teaches with authority and casts out demons, demonstrating His power and authority over all things, even the spiritual. A man possessed by an unclean spirit cries out, acknowledging Jesus as the “Holy One of God” (v. 34). He also heals many who are sick, including Simon Peter’s mother-in-law, and the crowds continue to gather. Jesus emphasizes that His mission is not just to heal but to preach the good news of the Kingdom of God, signaling that His ministry is far-reaching and intended for all people.
🌀 Reflection:
Jesus resisted temptation with God’s Word and began His ministry with Spirit-filled authority. How does this encourage you to depend on the Spirit and Scripture in your own daily walk?
💬 Mission Challenge:
Share a verse of Scripture with someone this week who may be struggling, reminding them of God’s power and presence to overcome temptation and bring hope.
Just Keith Harris 
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