Tyndale Open Study Notes on Matthew 4:23

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
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4:23-25 This summary marks the central theme of the section (4:23–9:38): the ministry and message of the Messiah. In ancient writings, chapter divisions were unknown; authors would instead begin and end a section with the same expression (called an inclusio; see 9:35). 4:23 The Messiah’s ministry has three main features: teaching, announcing . . . the Kingdom, and healing. • The synagogues were centers for prayer, study, and exposition of Scripture and tradition. They were the social centers of many Jewish villages. The hypocrisy and hostility of the Jewish leaders was evident at the synagogues (6:2, 5; 10:17; 12:9-14; 13:54; 23:6, 34). • Announcing the Good News means presenting the message about the Kingdom of Heaven (9:35; 24:14; 26:13; also Mark 1:1; Rom 1:16). Most often, the message evokes hostility (see Matt 9:32-34; 10:27-28; 13:1-9, 18-23).

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