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Matthew4:12-17

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12When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee.

13Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali—

14to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah:

15“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

16the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.”

17From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

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1)       According to verse 12 what did Jesus do when he heard that John had been put in prison?

o   Jesus withdrew to Galilee.

 

2)       According to verse 13 where did Jesus go and live after leaving Nazareth?

o   Jesus

§  Went.

§  And lived in Capernaum.

 

3)       According to verse 13 where was Capernaum located?

o   It was by the lake in the area of

§  Zebulun.

§  And Naphtali.

 

4)       According to verses 13 to 16 what is the ultimate reason Jesus lived in Capernaum?

o   It is to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah.

 

5)       According to verse 16 what was the experience of people in the land of Zebulun and Naphtali with Jesus’ presence among them?

o   The people living in darkness have seen a great light.

o   On those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.

 

6)       According to verse 17 what was the message Jesus started preaching?

o   Repent.

o   For

o   The kingdom of heaven has come near.

 

7)       What is the prerequisite for entering the kingdom of heaven?

o   Repentance.

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Matthew4:12-17

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