Matthew 4:12-17

Preview of Omissions
W/ Christ in Isaiah

There are 72 distinct steps identified in the life of Jesus, from the Glory of His birth in Bethlehem to the Glory of His ascension into heaven. In Matthew 4:12, Matthew skips over 9 of those steps, step 11 to 20. The reason is because Matthew covered Jesus ministry in Galilee from Capernaum. In Matthews Gospel we do not read of Jesus in Judea until 19:1 when He entered Judea to attend His last Passover feast, and ultimately His death on the Cross. What I offer here is a preview of what the next 9 lessons will be covering, along with a breakdown of verse 17 and Isaiah's prophecy.

1. (Matthew 4:12) Now when Jesus heard that John had been taken into custody, He withdrew into Galilee;

1. Remember from a previous study that verse 12 covers almost a year in the life of Jesus

1. He just left the desert where He was tempted by Satan (Matthew 4:1-11)

2. Andrew, Simon, and perhaps a third person (John 1:35-42)

3. Jesus goes into Galilee; Meets Philip and Nathanael (John 1:43-51)

4. Jesus’ first miracle, at a Cana wedding He turns water to wine (John 2:1-11)

5. Jesus goes to Capernaum, to prepare His headquarters for His ministry? (John 2:12)

6. Jesus cleanses the temple (John 2:13-25)

7. Jesus attends the Passover feast (John 2:23-25)

8. Nicodemus visits Him at night (John 3:1-21)

1. Jesus teaches on being born again John (3:1-14)

2. God so loved the world (John 3:15-16)

3. Condemnation without believing (John 3:17-18)

4. Men loved darkness because (John 3:19-21)

9. John the Baptist exalts Christ (John 3:22-36)

1. Jesus came to the countryside of Judea (John 3:22)

2. John the Baptist testifies about Jesus (John 3:23-28)

3. Rejoices greatly because of the Bridegroom’s voice (John 3:29)

4. John humbles himself, ”He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 30-36)

10. John reproves Herod for marrying his brothers wife (Luke 3:19)

11. John locked up in prison by Herod for criticizing Him (Luke 3:20)

12. Jesus goes into Galilee via Samaria

1. When He heard of Johns imprisonment (Matthew 4:12)

2. After John was put in prison He started preaching in Galilee (Mark 1:14)

3. When He heard Pharisees knew he was baptizing more people then (John, John 4:1-2)

13. Jesus talks to the woman at the well in Samaria and stays two days (John 4:4-23)

14. Jesus preaches repentance and news starts spreading quickly of Him (Luke 4:14-15) and (Matthew 4:12) 

15. Nobleman’s son healed (John 4:43-54)

1. The healing of an official of Herod’s court is 2nd miracle in Cana, 1st was wedding (John 2:1-11)

2. The father went his way, which showed the sincerity of his faith. Being satisfied, he did not hurry home that night, but returned as one easy in his own mind.

3. All the people in his household became believers

16. Jesus invited to read at the synagogue in His hometown Nazareth (Luke 4:16-22)

1. Jesus read from the book of Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1-2)

2. They thought He spoke very well and enjoyed the gracious words coming from His lips

17. Rejected by His hometown they would attempt to kill Him, but Jesus escapes (Luke 4:23-30)

1. He knew they would not accept Him, so He tells them what they are thinking

2. Later on the cross they would taunt Him with similar words (Matthew 27:42)

3. They had heard of his fame in Capernaum, but they knew him as a poor young man, and his family was poor. "If he has such power as fame reports, let him better his own condition.” He then replied to the proverb that they were murmuring amongst themselves with another. “No prophet is acceptable in his own country.”

4. He was correct of course, for they did not believe He was who He said he was

5. Instead of being thrown off a cliff, He passed through them and headed to Capernaum

6. It was not yet His time to suffer for our sins, this is the first of many such incidents

2. (Matt 4:13-17) Jesus settles in Capernaum, officially starting His ministry, preaching repentance
   and leaving Nazareth, He came and settled in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet: “The land of Zebulun and the land of Nephtali, by the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles. The people who were sitting in darkness saw a great light, and those who were sitting in the land and shadow of death, upon them a light dawned.” From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

1. Isaiah and his prophetic writings of Christ’s birth, ministry, death and resurrection 

1. Written 754 years before Christ. Isaiah occupied the prophetic office from about 754 to 707 B C

2. Often called the Messianic prophet, or the Evangelical prophet

3. Only the Psalms have more material about Christ then Isaiah

4. Considered the greatest of the Old Testament prophets

5. Quoted more times in the New Testament then any other Old Testament prophet

6. Often referred to as the fifth Gospel (Hebrews is also called the fifth Gospel by some)

7. Contains information about the suffering of Christ that only an observer could know

8. Wrote of the virgin birth and Incarnation of Christ

1. (Isaiah 7:14-15; 9:6)

9. Wrote of the earthly life of Christ

1. (Isaiah 11:1-2; 53:2)

10. Wrote of the ministry of Christ

1. (Isaiah 9:1-2; 42:2-3)

11. Wrote of the sufferings of Christ

1. (Isaiah 50:6; 52:14; 53:1-10)

12. Wrote of the death of Christ

1. (Isaiah 53:8; 53:9)

13. Wrote of resurrection, ascension, exaltation of Christ

1. )Isaiah 52:13; 53:10-12)