Topical Bible: Galilee: Christ: Brought up In

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Galilee, a region in ancient Israel, holds significant importance in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. This area, located in the northern part of the country, is where Jesus spent much of His early life and conducted a substantial portion of His public ministry. The Gospels provide numerous accounts of Jesus' activities in Galilee, highlighting its role as a backdrop for His teachings, miracles, and interactions with His disciples and the people.

Nazareth: The Childhood Home of Jesus

Jesus was brought up in Nazareth, a town in Galilee. The Gospel of Matthew records that after returning from Egypt, Joseph and Mary settled in Nazareth to fulfill what was spoken by the prophets: "He will be called a Nazarene" (Matthew 2:23). This small and seemingly insignificant town became the place where Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, living a life of obedience and preparation for His future ministry.

Galilee in Prophecy

The region of Galilee is also significant in biblical prophecy. The prophet Isaiah foretold that Galilee would be honored as a place where a great light would shine: "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned" (Isaiah 9:2). This prophecy is fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ, who brought the light of the Gospel to the people of Galilee.

Jesus' Ministry in Galilee

Galilee served as the primary setting for much of Jesus' ministry. The Gospel of Matthew notes that Jesus began His public ministry in Galilee, preaching the message of repentance and the coming of the kingdom of heaven: "From that time on Jesus began to preach, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near'" (Matthew 4:17). The region was the site of many of His teachings, parables, and miracles, including the Sermon on the Mount and the feeding of the five thousand.

The Calling of the Disciples

Several of Jesus' disciples were called from Galilee. Peter, Andrew, James, and John were fishermen from the area, and Jesus called them to become "fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19). The calling of these disciples in Galilee underscores the region's importance as the starting point for the spread of the Gospel message.

Rejection in Nazareth

Despite the significant role Galilee played in Jesus' life and ministry, He faced rejection in His hometown of Nazareth. The Gospel of Luke recounts how Jesus, after reading from the scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue, declared that the Scripture was fulfilled in their hearing. The people of Nazareth, however, were skeptical and took offense at Him, leading Jesus to remark, "Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown" (Luke 4:24).

Galilee After the Resurrection

After His resurrection, Jesus instructed His disciples to go to Galilee, where He would appear to them. The Gospel of Matthew records the angel's message to the women at the tomb: "He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him" (Matthew 28:7). This post-resurrection appearance in Galilee further emphasizes the region's significance in the life and mission of Jesus Christ.

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Matthew 2:22
But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:
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Luke 2:39,51
And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
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Library

"To Me to Live is Christ"
... And Galilee and Capernaum, and Bethsaida, and the lake ... it was now, "to me to live
is Christ.". ... with anti-Christian thoughts and impulses, brought so completely ...
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The Life of Christ.
... was born in a degenerate age, and brought up in a ... The miracles of Christ illustrated,
as well as confirmed, His ... into wine at the marriage in Cana of Galilee. ...
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The Miraculous Draught of Fishes. --Effect of the Miracle On
... ON his return to Galilee Christ at once began his labours as a teacher; not ... Some
fishermen who had toiled all night and brought up nothing but empty nets, had ...
/.../section 114 the miraculous draught.htm

Of the Man Sick of the Palsy to whom the Lord Said, "Thy Sins are ...
... And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was ... case stands, when we reflect that
the state of Galilee itself might have been called Christ's city, [915 ...
/.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/chapter xxv of the man sick.htm

The Nobleman's Son.
... from its conflicts, yet it furnished Christ all the ... were permitted to behold the
risen Lord in Galilee. ... the influence of the temple, and brought into closer ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/the noblemans son.htm

John Chapter iv. 43-54
... Galilee of Judea was then the Lord's own country, because He was brought up in it. ...
let us just now assume the country of our Lord Jesus Christ after the ...
/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate xvi john chapter iv.htm

The Fourth Homily. On the Holy Theophany, or on Christ's Baptism.
... to Judea, and let us go forth with Christ; for blessed ... Then cometh Jesus from Galilee
to Jordan ... His conversation with you, and not he who was brought up in the ...
/.../the fourth homily on the.htm

The First Period. Ch. 4:14-44
... that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto ... to speak, because they knew
that he was the Christ. ... And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee. ...
/.../erdman/the gospel of luke an exposition/a the first period ch.htm

Chronological Table of the Life of Christ [From Andrews. ]
... confession that he is the Christ: the transfiguration ... Jesus journeys through Galilee,
teaching the disciples; at ... An adulteress is brought before him; attempt to ...
/.../the new testament commentary vol iii john/chronological table of the life.htm

On the Words of the Gospel of John vii. 6, Etc. , Where Jesus Said ...
... had said these words, He Himself stayed in Galilee. ... But whether Christ lied, whether
the Truth spake anything ... distinction, ye who have been brought up in the ...
/.../sermon lxxxiii on the words.htm