Jesus' itinerant ministry is supported by women including Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna, and many others who provide from their means, while the parable of the Sower teaches about the word's varied reception in different soil conditions. The lamp must not be hidden, and Jesus' true family consists of those who hear God's word and do it, after which He calms the storm on the lake while disciples marvel at His authority over wind and water. In the Gerasene region, Jesus casts Legion from a demoniac into a herd of swine, and returning across the sea, He heals Jairus' daughter and the woman with the flow of blood, commanding secrecy about the raising.
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Characters in This Chapter
Jesus Christ
The Savior of all humanity
Mary
Virgin mother who treasured God's words in her heart
Luke
Physician and careful historian
Mary of Bethany
Sister of Martha and Lazarus
Joanna
Follower of Jesus, Witness to the Resurrection
Herod the Great
King of Judea
Susanna
Supporter of Jesus' Ministry
Peter
Apostle, Rock of the Church
James, Brother of Jesus
Leader of the Jerusalem Church
John Mark
Author of the Gospel of Mark
Places in This Chapter
Galilee
View on MapGalilee was a region in northern Israel where Jesus grew up and conducted much of His ministry. Jesus called His first disciples here, performed many miracles, and taught large crowds. After His resurrection, Jesus met His disciples in Galilee and commissioned them to make disciples of all nations.
The Wilderness
View on MapThe wilderness refers to the desert regions of Sinai and Judea. Israel wandered here for 40 years after the Exodus. John the Baptist preached in the wilderness of Judea, and Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness for 40 days. It represents testing, preparation, and encounter with God.
Position in Book
Birth NarrativesChapters 1-2
PreparationChapters 3:1-4:13
Galilean MinistryChapters 4:14-9:50
Teaching, miracles, choosing twelve, transfiguration.
Journey to JerusalemChapters 9:51-19:27
Passion and ResurrectionChapters 19:28-24:53
Bible Bites
Luke Wrote for Gentiles
Luke is the only Gentile author in the New Testament. A physician by profession, he wrote his Gospel and Acts specifically for a Gentile audience, tracing Jesus' genealogy all the way back to Adam, father of all humanity.
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