The sermon used Jesus as the main anecdote and discussed how those closest to him — his hometown — ended up ‘missing the miracle’. I did some more googling and found that religious historians and scholars have interpreted John 4:44 to literally mean that Jesus bypassed Nazareth on his way to Galilee.
Then, how can we follow Jesus?
Take up your own cross. You don’t need to be a martyr to a great cause to follow Jesus, but you do have to fight your struggles for yourself but never alone. Give yourself up to some calling greater than yourself. Stand up for others’ benefits in “the good fight”, spiritual battle, wherever you find one.
One may also ask, what did Jesus call his followers?
What do 4 44 mean?
A popular 444 meaning is to “seek and find,” and not wait any longer. Sometimes it can mean a new beginning or a new opportunity, or moving on from something (or from someone). In the most positive light, 444 means “I have arrived,” and “My time has come.” In other words, your hard work has finally paid off.
What does Matthew 4 17 say?
‘ For repentance corrects the will; and if ye will not repent through fear of evil, at least ye may for the pleasure of good things; hence He says, the kingdom of heaven is at hand; that is, the blessings of the heavenly kingdom.
What happened on the fourth day of God’s creation?
And the evening and the morning were the fourth day. And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.
What is Matthew 4 about in the Bible?
Matthew 4:4 is the fourth verse of the fourth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. Jesus, who has been fasting in the desert, has just been tempted by Satan to make bread from stones to relieve his hunger, in this verse he rejects this idea.
What is the meaning of Matthew 4 19?
While both Greek and Jewish religious leaders were traditionally surrounded by a group of disciples it was more common for the disciples to search out a teacher, and for a teacher to express indifference to their followers. This verse clearly depicts Jesus’ actively recruiting his followers.
What is the meaning of Matthew 4 5?
Matthew 4:5 is the fifth verse of the fourth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. Jesus has just rebuffed Satan’s first temptation in this verse the devil transports him to the site of the second temptation.
Why did the disciples follow Jesus immediately?
The disciples of Jesus followed Him because He called them to follow Him, and His call was irresistible. The Epistle to the Ephesians also says that ALL who respond to God’s call were chosen by God “before the foundation of the world.” So it is clear that all who followed Jesus, and believed in Him, WERE CHOSEN FIRST!
Why is Matthew 4 Important?
Matthew 4 has four main sections: the temptation of Christ, the beginning of Christ’s ministry, calling the disciples, and healing and teaching. The temptation of Christ is important to the Gospels because it that Jesus is the Son of God (Hagner 61). He went through the temptations and passed the test.