The Messiah's work focuses on three main activities: teaching … preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing.
The synagogues were Jewish places for prayer, study, and discussing Scripture and tradition. They were also the social centers of many Jewish villages. The hypocrisy and hostility of Jewish leaders were obvious in the synagogues (Matthew 6:2, 5; 10:17; 12:9–14; 13:54; 23:6, 34).
Preaching the gospel involves sharing the message about the kingdom of heaven (9:35; 24:14; 26:13; also Mark 1:1; Romans 1:16). This message often causes hostility (see Matthew 9:32–34; 10:27–28; 13:1–9, 18–23).