Three different activities are used in Matthew 4:23 to describe the scope of Jesus’ ministry: teaching in the synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of heaven, and healing the sick. In the first article of this three-part series, we examined Jesus’ teaching ministry; here we consider his proclamation of the good news of the kingdom of heaven.

Hearing God’s Voice

Can you hear his gentle whisper?

It is very encouraging to read Bible stories, as I find it so easy to identify with some of the people in the Bible. One person that stands out for me is Elijah. He is this amazing prophet with an incredible ministry. The high point of Elijah’s career came when he had a showdown with the prophets of Baal and won (see 1 Kings 18). God moved