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Mark 1:21
And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.

Matthew 4:23
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.

Luke 4:43,44
And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent…

Galilee.

Mark 4:15
And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.

and cast.

Mark 7:30
And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed.

Luke 4:41
And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebukingthem suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

preaching in their synagogues
Synagogues were central to Jewish community life, serving as places of worship, education, and community gatherings. Jesus' preaching in synagogues indicates His role as a teacher and His respect for Jewish traditions. This setting provided Him with an audience familiar with the Scriptures, allowing Him to reveal how He fulfilled the Law and the Prophets. His teaching often challenged the religious leaders, emphasizing the spirit of the law over legalistic interpretations.

and driving out demons
The act of driving out demons demonstrates Jesus' authority over the spiritual realm, affirming His divine power and fulfilling prophecies such asIsaiah 61:1, which speaks of liberation for the captives. This activity also signifies the inauguration of God's kingdom, where evil is confronted and defeated. Jesus' exorcisms were a testament to His identity as the Messiah and His mission to restore creation, foreshadowing the ultimate victory over sin and death through His death and resurrection.

• “So” links back to Jesus’ early morning prayer (Mark 1:35-38), showing that His movements flowed from intimate communion with the Father (seeJohn 5:19).

• “Went throughout” pictures deliberate, continuous travel—He did not wait for seekers to come; He went to them (Matthew 4:23).

• “Galilee” was a mixed, largely rural region. By focusing here first, Jesus demonstrated that the gospel is for ordinary people, not just Jerusalem’s elite (Isaiah 9:1-2;Acts 10:37).

Takeaway: Our Lord models proactive, Spirit-led outreach to everyday communities.

• The synagogue was the heartbeat of Jewish life—a place of Scripture reading and discussion (Luke 4:16-21).

• “Preaching” (literally proclaiming) shows His priority: announcing the kingdom of God (Mark 1:14-15).

• By speaking “in their synagogues,” Jesus met people where they gathered, using familiar settings to unveil fulfilled prophecy (Matthew 13:54;Acts 13:14-15).

• His teaching carried unmatched authority (Mark 1:22), confronting tradition with truth (Matthew 5:21-22).

Takeaway: Faithful ministry centers on clear, authoritative proclamation of the Word in accessible venues.

• Deliverance authenticated His message—words backed by power (Mark 1:27;Luke 6:17-18).

• Each expulsion of evil spirits confirmed His supremacy over Satan’s realm (Luke 11:20-22;1 John 3:8).

• Physical liberation illustrated spiritual liberation: the same Jesus who freed bodies also frees souls from sin’s tyranny (Colossians 1:13-14).

• His disciples later continued this pattern (Mark 3:14-15), underscoring that gospel proclamation and confrontation with darkness belong together.

Takeaway: The kingdom advances not only through preaching but through demonstrated authority over evil.

Mark 1:39 presents a balanced portrait of Jesus’ ministry—intentional movement, authoritative preaching, and decisive spiritual warfare. He shows us that authentic service pursues people, declares truth, and dismantles darkness, all under the Father’s direction.

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