9. Why were the people at Capernaum astonished at His teaching?
“And [He] came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the Sabbath days. And they were astonished at His doctrine: for His word was with power.” Verses 31, 32.
10. Wherein did His teaching differ from that of the scribes?
“And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at His doctrine: for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.” Matt. 7:28, 29.
11. How did the common people receive Christ?
“And the common people heard Him gladly.” Mark 12:37.
12. In His ministry, what work was closely associated with His preaching?
“And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.” Matt. 4:23.
Note.—In His ministry, Christ combined plain, practical teaching with practical, helpful relief work.
13. How extensive was His fame, and how many were attracted to Him?