The Life of Jesus 2 - The Works of Jesus

Summary

In this detailed and insightful study, the speaker explores the vast works of Jesus, highlighting the impossibility of fully comprehending His deeds. Key points include Jesus' numerous healings, exorcisms, miracles over nature, and prophetic ministry. The speaker references various Bible passages to illustrate Jesus' compassion, power, and unique methods of healing. The discussion also covers the significant impact of Jesus' ministry on individuals and His confrontations with religious leaders. The study concludes by emphasizing Jesus' role as the Messiah and His ultimate sacrifice, setting the stage for further exploration of His final days on Earth.

Takeaways

• 📚 The Gospel records are just a small slice of what Jesus did during his earthly ministry.
• 📖 John 21:25 highlights that Jesus performed many works that were not recorded.
• 🙏 Jesus' healing ministry included various diseases and demon-possessed individuals.
• 👁️‍🗨️ Jesus healed blind people, paralyzed individuals, and even raised the dead.
• 💪 The methods of Jesus' healings varied: laying hands, speaking words, commanding actions, and using unusual methods like spit.
• 🤲 Jesus' healings often required personal touch and compassionate interaction, demonstrating his care for both physical and emotional needs.
• 🙌 Jesus' healing work was often a response to the faith of those who brought others to him.
• 🌊 Jesus' authority over nature was shown through miracles like calming storms and multiplying food.
• 👹 Jesus delivered people from demonic possession, showcasing his power over the spiritual realm.
• 🔍 Jesus' prophetic ministry included exposing religious corruption and predicting future events, affirming his messianic credentials.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the second part of the study mentioned in the transcript?

The main focus is to consider the works of Jesus, particularly His healing miracles, and to understand that the Gospel records provide only a portion of His works during His earthly ministry.

How many specific occasions of healings are recorded in the four Gospels according to the speaker's count?

The speaker mentions a total of 26 specific occasions of healings in the four Gospels.

What are some of the different 'medical specialties' that Jesus is said to have practiced according to the Gospel accounts?

Jesus is described as practicing various 'medical specialties' such as general practitioner, ophthalmology (giving sight to the blind), orthopedics (healing the paralyzed or maimed), and even 'plastic surgery' (healing Malchus's ear).

What is the primary reason Jesus healed someone as mentioned in the transcript?

The primary reason Jesus healed someone, as mentioned in the transcript, was on the basis of the faith of a sympathetic person who brought the afflicted to Jesus.

How did Jesus demonstrate His divine authority through healing?

Jesus demonstrated His divine authority through healing by using various methods such as laying on of hands, speaking a word, commanding the afflicted to do something, and even using unusual methods like spitting and making clay to heal the blind.

What was unique about Jesus' healing ministry compared to other healers of His day?

Unlike other healers of His day, Jesus did not charge for His healing miracles, and He was able to heal people when no one else could, demonstrating His power was not based on human techniques or formulas but on the authority and power of God.

How did Jesus' healing work fulfill messianic prophecies?

Jesus' healing work fulfilled messianic prophecies as mentioned in Isaiah 35:5-6, where it is foretold that the Messiah will open the eyes of the blind and unstop the ears of the deaf, among other things, which Jesus did during His ministry.

What was the general attitude of the broader culture towards Jesus' acts of healing?

The broader culture, particularly in the ancient world, might have viewed Jesus' acts of healing as a waste of His supposed messianic power, expecting Him to use His power for more grandiose purposes like political freedom.

How did Jesus confront religious corruption during His ministry?

Jesus confronted religious corruption by exposing the hypocrisy of the religious leaders, driving out the money changers from the temple, and rebuking cities that did not repent, demonstrating His prophetic ministry.

What is the significance of the miracles Jesus performed over nature?

The miracles Jesus performed over nature, such as feeding the 5000 and calming the storm, demonstrated His authority over the natural world and further established His credentials as the Messiah.

How did Jesus' prophetic ministry involve predicting future events?

While the transcript does not provide specific examples of Jesus predicting future events, it mentions that as part of His prophetic ministry, Jesus did predict future events, which is a characteristic of a prophet in the biblical context.