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“The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, Toward the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations, The people that sat in darkness Saw a great light, And to them that sat in the region and shadow of death, To them did light spring up.” Matthew 4:15, 16 , A.R.V., margin.

Light as a biblical image of hope. Matthew 4:15–16 is quoted imagery. No additional empirical principle is extracted; light is not a sunlight-treatment claim here.

The Saviour made each work of healing an occasion for implanting divine principles in the mind and soul. This was the purpose of His work. He imparted earthly blessings, that He might incline the hearts of men to receive the gospel of His grace.

Connect acts of service with spiritual teaching. The stated purpose is receiving the gospel. Health education outcomes do not establish conversion or salvation.

Christ might have occupied the highest place among the teachers of the Jewish nation, but He preferred rather to take the gospel to the poor. He went from place to place, that those in the highways and byways might hear the words of truth. By the sea, on the mountainside, in the streets of the city, in the synagogue, His voice was heard explaining the Scriptures. Often He taught in the outer court of the temple, that the Gentiles might hear His words.

Include people who would otherwise be left out. Public teaching and attention to the poor and Gentiles are ministry examples, not a measured outreach effect.