The Ministry of Jesus

Jesus continues ministering to people, and his popularity swells. Specifically, people are intrigued by his ability to heal, and many seek him out for such healing. Consequently, the crowds begin to grow, even disrupting Jesus’s travel and ministry efforts. While healing was a vital part of Jesus’s ministry, the healing acts were illustrations of his teaching. The kingdom of God is at hand. Through Jesus, the dead are raised to life, and new life is found. So, though Jesus cares for people’s bodies, he cares even more for people’s souls. Spiritual reconciliation is a higher priority than physical healing.