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Introduction

The figure of Jesus Christ, central to Christian theology, is recognized not only as the Son of God and the Savior but also as a prophet who preached the Gospel and performed numerous miracles. His life and ministry, as recorded in the New Testament, reveal His divine authority and compassion for humanity. This entry explores His role as a prophet, His proclamation of the Gospel, and His miraculous works.

Preaching the Gospel

Jesus Christ's ministry was marked by His proclamation of the Gospel, the "good news" of the Kingdom of God. His teachings emphasized repentance, faith, and the coming of God's Kingdom. In Mark 1:14-15 , it is recorded, "After the arrest of John, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God. 'The time is fulfilled,' He said, 'and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!'"

Christ's teachings often employed parables, which were simple accounts with profound spiritual truths. These parables, such as the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3-9) and the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), conveyed the nature of God's Kingdom and the importance of repentance and forgiveness.

Jesus also emphasized the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah. In Luke 4:18-21 , He reads from the scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue, declaring, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing." This proclamation affirmed His identity as the promised Messiah and His mission to bring salvation to humanity.

Working Miracles

The miracles of Jesus Christ serve as a testament to His divine authority and compassion. These miraculous acts were signs of the Kingdom of God and demonstrated His power over nature, illness, and even death. The Gospel accounts detail numerous miracles performed by Jesus, each revealing different aspects of His character and mission.

1. Healing Miracles: Jesus healed a multitude of people suffering from various ailments. In Matthew 9:35 , it is written, "Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness." Notable healing miracles include the cleansing of a leper (Matthew 8:2-3) and the restoration of sight to the blind (John 9:1-7).

2. Nature Miracles: Jesus demonstrated His authority over the natural world through miracles such as calming the storm (Mark 4:39) and walking on water (Matthew 14:25). These acts not only revealed His divine power but also strengthened the faith of His disciples.

3. Resurrection Miracles: Perhaps the most profound of His miracles were those involving the raising of the dead. In John 11:43-44 , Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, commanding, "Lazarus, come out!" This miracle foreshadowed His own resurrection and underscored His power over death.

4. Provision Miracles: Jesus also performed miracles of provision, such as the feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:10-13), where He multiplied five loaves and two fish to feed a large crowd. These miracles illustrated God's abundant provision and care for His people.

Conclusion

The prophetic ministry of Jesus Christ, characterized by His preaching of the Gospel and His miraculous works, remains a cornerstone of Christian faith. His teachings continue to inspire and guide believers, while His miracles affirm His divine nature and mission to bring salvation to the world.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Matthew 4:23
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
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Matthew 11:5
The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
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Luke 4:43
And he said to them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.
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Library

Sowing and Reaping.
... the minister of Christ and the helper in the gospel. ... Yet, long before, the prophet
had spoke of this ... a very humble creature, she had not preached Christ in vain ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/sowing and reaping.htm

Galatians Chapter iii.
... a thousand perils and persecutions for Christ's sake, and ... And he says not "revealed,"
but, "preached the Gospel ... It is in the book of the prophet Habakkuk, "The ...
/.../galatians chapter iii.htm

John Chapter iv. 43-54
... Samaria, where at first He had been preached by that ... assume the country of our Lord
Jesus Christ after the ... was our brother." And we reply, "A prophet hath no ...
/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate xvi john chapter iv.htm

The Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Discourse Suggested Thereby.
... wisdom of God in sending such a prophet as John ... The whole tenor of Christ's
teaching"the parables of the ... It was John and Jesus who preached repentance, but ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xlv the baptists inquiry and.htm

The God of the Rain
... in earnest, were looking out for a prophet and a ... of the living God of whom Moses
had preached of old ... ever-governing God whom our Lord Jesus Christ revealed to ...
/.../kingsley/the gospel of the pentateuch/sermon xvii the god of.htm

Savonarola -- the Ascension of Christ
... and suffered under blows and curses, until the prophet saw the ... man to do what the
faith I have preached tells him ... God, and so is Christ true and Christ is thy ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons volume i/savonarola the ascension of.htm

Preaching for the Poor
... For Isaiah, the great Messianic prophet, had said, "He shall ... that had come to tell
them the gospel of Christ. ... I have, during the past year, preached many times ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/preaching for the poor.htm

Sermons of St. Bernard on the Passing of Malachy
... those beautiful steps also of him that preached the Gospel ... if it is true, as the
prophet perceived, that ... nations to the light yoke of Christ,[1109] restoring ...
/.../sermons of st bernard on.htm

Acts XIII
... John, whom all the Jews now accredited as a prophet, served the ... and just so, the
remission of sins is preached only to those who shall be in Christ by being ...
/.../mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts xiii.htm

Life in Persia.
... Preached to the Ambassador's suite on the 'Faithful Saying ... Mohammed was foretold
by no prophet, worked no miracles ... with the divine atonement of Jesus Christ. ...
/.../rhea/life of henry martyn missionary to india and persia/life in persia.htm