As Jesus traveled through Galilee, teaching and healing, multitudes flocked to Him from the cities and villages. Many came even from Judea and the adjoining provinces. Often He was obliged to hide Himself from the people. The enthusiasm ran so high that it was necessary to take precautions lest the Roman authorities should be aroused to fear an insurrection. Never before had there been such a period as this for the world. Heaven was brought down to men. Hungering and thirsting souls that had waited long for the redemption of Israel now feasted upon the grace of a merciful Saviour.

Da Jesus drog gennem Galilæa,medens han lærte og helbredte, flokkedes store skarer fra byerne og landsbyerne om ham. Endog fra Judæa og de tilstødende provinser kom der mange. Ofte var han nødt til at skjule sig for folket. Begejstringen blev så stor, at det var nødvendigt at udvise forsigtighed, for at ikke de romerske myndigheder skulle komme til at frygte for et oprør. Aldrig før havde verden oplevet en tid som denne. Himmelen var steget ned til menneskene. Hungrende og tørstende sjæle, som længe havde ventet på Israels genløsning, frydede sig nu over en barmhjertig Frelsers nåde.