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Mission Luke 4:14-30 “…in the power of the Spirit … He taught in their synagogues …” 2

Jesus’ First Sermon – Luke 4:14-21 “Went to Nazareth … went into the synagogue” – Faithful parents, faithful son: “as was his custom” Scroll of Isaiah – “He found the place…” – Isaiah 61:1-2; 58:6 Photo by Lawrie Cate Used by permission 3

Jesus’ First Sermon – Luke 4:14-21 The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. 4

The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. 5 “The Holy Spirit descended on him” Lk 3:22

Jesus’ First Sermon – Luke 4:14-21 The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. 6 Luke 6:20 1 Cor 1:26-29

Jesus’ First Sermon – Luke 4:14-21 The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. 7 “forgiveness” Luke 24:47

Jesus’ First Sermon – Luke 4:14-21 The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. 8

Jesus’ First Sermon – Luke 4:14-21 The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. 9 God is doing this through his Anointed

Jesus’ First Sermon – Luke 4:14-21 “The eyes of everyone … were fastened on him.” “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” – Timeless now – Available today Photo by Lawrie Cate Used by permission 10

Reaction/Response – Luke 4:22-30 “All spoke well of him” “Gracious words” BUT – “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” “The issue is not what Jesus said, but who Jesus claims to be.” Bock, Luke: Baker Exegetical Commentary on New Testament “Do here … what we heard that you did in Capernaum.” 11

Reaction/Response – Luke 4:22-30 “No prophet is accepted in his hometown.” Illustrating the point: – Elijah > widow of Zarephath – Elisha > Naaman the Syrian “All the people in the synagogue were furious when they heard this.” “He kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea.”Luke 4: GENTILES

Mission: Both-And What was Jesus’ mission? – Just social justice, humanitarian aid Luke 4:40 – “He healed them.” “Proclaim freedom”“Release the oppressed” – Proclaim forgiveness / Forgive oppressed “Preach good news” “Proclaim” – Message of hope “Poor” “Prisoner” “Blind” “Oppressed” – Also spiritual 13

Mission: Both-And What was Jesus’ mission? – “I can come to call sinners to repentance.” Lk5:32 – “Came to seek and save what was lost.” Lk19:10 – “… The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.” Lk7:22 “…all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Gen 12:3b 14