Enjoying the Reign of Christ
The King Comes Calling – Part 1
Matthew 4:12-17
February 2, 2025
Sermon Proposition
Following King Jesus Requires Us to Learn from His Movements, Fulfillments, and Mandates.
Observe the
When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali– —Matthew 4:12-13 (NIV)’
Jesus withdrew to Galilee
Matthew 4:11 (Luke 4:9-13)
Matthew 4:12 (Luke 4:14; John 4:1-6)
Jesus left Nazareth
Matthew 4:13 (Luke 4:14-30)
Jesus went and lived in Capernaum
Matthew 4:13 (Luke 4:31-32)
My Next Step
Observe the
…to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah: “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—the people living in darkness
have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” —Matthew 4:14–16 (NIV)
Look at Isaiah 9:1-7
My Next Step
Observe the
From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” —Matthew 4:17 (NIV)
“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” —Mark 1:15 (NIV)
My Next Step
Open It!
Share about a time you first heard and believed the gospel message resulting a turning from sin.
Consider It!
Read Matthew 4:12-17 and Mark 1:14-15.
What events preceded Jesus preaching in Galilee (Matthew 3:13-17; 4:1-3; and 4:12-13)?
Why do you think these events were necessary precursors to the public ministry of Jesus?
What are the similarities between the beginning of John’s ministry and Jesus’ Ministry (Matthew 1:1-3; 4:12-17)?
How did John fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah 40:3-11?
How did Jesus fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah 9:1-7?
Whom do you know who is living in spiritual darkness? What light do the need to see?
Matthew emphasizes the similarity between the message of John (3:2) and Jesus (4:17). Mark emphasizes a distinction (Mark 1:15). What is the significance of the similarity and difference in Jesus’ message?
What does it mean to repent and believe?
Live It!
What do you need to keep turning from to follow Jesus?
What hidden thing, what secret sin do you need to confess and turn from so that you can enjoy the unhindered fellowship with Jesus (1 John 1:5-9)?