The healing Jesus brought pictured what the kingdom offered. Jesus’ ministry was the arrival of the initial stages of God’s rule, which Jesus will consummate at His return. God’s kingdom comes in stages. When Jesus came the first time, He was rejected. In His second coming, He will establish His complete rule over all.
Luke 10:3-9
3 Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves. 4 Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals; and greet no one along the road. 5 But whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ 6 And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you. 7 And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house. 8 Whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you. 9 And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’
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