Jesus Launched The Church

Jesus launched the Church, after He was baptized and after He had thoroughly rejected Satan's temptations for 40 days and nights. In mid-December, A.D. 26, Jesus attended a rally led by "John the Baptist" on the bank of the Jordan River. That day, 3 of John's disciples, who helped him from time to time, became disciples of Jesus. They were fishermen from Capernaum. The next day, they travelled with Jesus into Galilee. Along the way, Jesus recruited 3 more followers. Then, with His 6 disciples , Jesus went on to Cana to a wedding. There, urged by His mother, Mary, He turned water into wine, when the wine supply was exhausted. The next day, Jesus celebrated His 30th birthday at His mother's home in Nazareth. And, the next day, He began evangelizing Galilee. He healed many, who were sick or deformed, and cast demons out of the possessed, showing that He was sent into the world by God. He urged everyone to repent, acknowledge that He was the Messiah, ask Him to erase their sins, be baptized , and become members of the "Kingdom of God". Thousands followed Him, even Gentiles. In late January, He preached His renowned "Sermon on the Mount". Later, Jesus threw thousands of demons out of 3 demoniacs and into huge herds of swine, which stampeded into the Sea of Galilee and drowned. In April, Jesus and His disciples went to Jerusalem to observe Passover Week. Jesus was enraged when He saw sacrifice-animals were being sold inside the Temple. He shouted, "This is God's House! Get out !" And, He chased the animals and vendors out and over-turned tables laden with coins that were used in the sinful operation. Meanwhile, The King Herod Antipas decided to show some compassion. He released "John the Baptist". Also, Nicodemus, a senator of the Jews, came to Jesus secretly. He was told that he must be "born again, spiritually", to go to Heaven when his body died. Thank God. Later, he became a solid believer. In early May of A.D. 27, Jesus ordained 12 of His disciples, calling them Apostles. The foundation of the Church was laid.