He was preaching “the good news of God, ” and many Galileans were moved by his statement:“ The appointed time has been fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has drawn near. Be repentant, you people, and have faith in the good news. ” ​ — Mark 1: 14, 15.
Ta kuulutas „Jumala evangeeliumi ” ehk head sõnumit ja paljude galilealaste seas tekitas elevust ütlus:„ Aeg on täis saanud ja Jumala riik on lähedal; parandage meelt ja uskuge evangeeliumisse! ”.