Christ's Ministry
Nazareth. "Who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil." Acts 10:38.
1. With what words had John the Baptist announced Christ's ministry?
“He that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire.” Matt. 3:11.
2. How old was Jesus when He began His ministry?
“And Jesus Himself began to be about thirty years of age.” Luke 3:23.
3. By what act and what miraculous manifestations was His ministry opened?
“And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him: and there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Mark 1:9-11.