Jesus launches His ministry not in prestigious Jerusalem, but in “Galilee of the Gentiles,” fulfilling Isaiah’s promise that a great light dawns where darkness feels thickest. This episode explores the geography, the prophecy, and the practical call to repent and live in the Kingdom’s light.

👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...

✅ 🌍 Why starting in Capernaum (Zebulun & Naphtali) matters—and what “Galilee of the Gentiles” meant

✅ 🔦 Isaiah’s promise of light in dark places and how Matthew sees it fulfilled in Jesus

✅ 🏛️ From Nazareth’s rejection to a northern launchpad: the unlikely stage for the Messiah

✅ 📣 “Repent… the Kingdom of heaven is near”: why repentance is hope, not heaviness

✅ 🤝 Bringing light to others: simple ways to pass on what God’s giving you today

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – November solo update and why we’re rewinding to the beginning

01:02 – Reading Matthew 4:12–17: light dawns where darkness sits

02:20 – Geography 101: Galilee, Capernaum, Zebulun/Naphtali, and Gentile neighbours

04:10 – Fulfilment of Isaiah: why Matthew highlights the great light motif

05:45 – Jesus’ opening message: “Repent… the Kingdom is near” (good news explained)

07:20 – From received light to shared light: a practical step for today

🙋‍♂️ Reflection and Application

Where does life currently feel “shadowed”—and what would it look like to invite Jesus’ light there?

What specific turn (repentance) is Jesus inviting me to make today?

Who can I text or call to encourage—so the light I’ve received doesn’t stop with me?

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