Su Autoridad

Después de derrotar a Satanás, Jesús comenzó a proclamar las “Buenas Nuevas” del Reino en Galilea: “Se ha cumplido el tiempo, se acerca el reino de Dios. Arrepiéntanse y crean en el evangelio.” El término “Reino de Dios” es una declaración resumida que significaba cosas diferentes para diferentes personas, pero el hombre de Nazaret identificó su misión con la gloriosa figura del “Hijo del Hombre” descrita en el Libro de Daniel.

Hijo de David

El Evangelio de Mateo presenta a Jesús como el "Hijo de David." En su vida y muerte, demostró lo que significaba ser el Rey de Israel. Esta última designación estaba vinculada tradicionalmente a la Casa de David; pero en Mateo, esa comprensión del Mesías se altera de maneras inesperadas. El Mayor "Hijo de David" es más que el Gobernante de Israel o Rey sobre las Naciones, porque él es el Mesías de un tipo radicalmente diferente, el “Siervo de Yahvé.”

Royal Servant

The theme of fulfillment is prominent in Matthew’s gospel. In Jesus, the promises of God find their intended fulfillment. He is the Son of God sent to redeem Israel and rule the nations. Peter, for example, confirmed that he was the “Messiah.” Nevertheless, he failed to understand that he would undertake that role as the suffering “Servant of Yahweh” who came to “bear the sins of many.” His true identity was revealed in his self-sacrificial act.

First Disciples

Disciples of Jesus are called to leave everything behind, if need be, and to dedicate their entire lives to his mission of proclaiming the Gospel throughout the Earth. Though the story as recorded in the synoptic gospels is brief, we begin to glimpse the true cost of discipleship. Jesus began building his new community in “Galilee of the Nations” by inviting four fishermen to leave their livelihoods and follow him “on the way” which would lead to his death in Jerusalem.

His Kingdom

When Jesus first appeared in Galilee, he proclaimed the “Kingdom of God” – “Repent, for the kingdom is at hand.” In his ministry, God’s reign began to invade the Earth. But his realm was of an entirely different nature to the political systems of this world. On more than one occasion, he refused THAT kind of political power, especially when it was offered by Satan who tempted him with rulership over “all the kingdoms of the world.”

Light of the World

According to John, “Life” is found in the “Word,” and that life is the “Light of men.” It is “shining in the darkness,” and the darkness “cannot seize” or suppress it. This same “Word” or Logos has become “flesh,” the Living Word of God manifested and expressed in Jesus of Nazareth. In him, the Glory and the Life of the God who created all things are illuminated for all men to behold.

Su nombre es Jesús!

En Mateo, un ángel le informó a José que el niño llevado por María era “engendrado por el Espíritu Santo” y le instruyó que llamara al niño “Jesús”: “Llámalo Jesús, PORQUE ÉL SALVARÁ A SU PUEBLO DE SUS PECADOS.” Este nombre señalaba el acto salvador de Dios para Su pueblo que Él estaba a punto de revelar.