Jesus' Ministry and Teaching A closer look at his parables, aphorisms, and apocalyptic message about the coming Kingdom of God. Shaye I.D. Cohen: ...

Numerous scriptural references allude to crowds forming whenever Jesus was nearby. The synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) share common themes and formats in relating stories surrounding ...

The New Testament says those expectations were confirmed when Jesus began his public ministry, teaching crowds and miraculously feeding 5,000 followers near the Sea of Galilee.

The New Testament says those expectations were confirmed when Jesus began his public ministry, teaching crowds and miraculously feeding 5,000 followers near the Sea of Galilee.

But some texts emphasize leaders’ worry over Jesus’ hold on the crowds, ... He offered provocative teachings, with huge crowds hanging on his every word.

3. Practice compassion as you teach, discipline, and make and grade assignments. Whenever Jesus visited a town, a crowd usually followed. People often sought Jesus for healing, and Jesus never ...