Jesus’ first recorded sermon Luke 4:1-13 Jesus spends 40 days in the wilderness preparing for His public ministry – and being tempted by the Devil. Luke 4:14-15 Jesus went “public,” traveling throughout Galilee teaching and “being acclaimed by everyone.” Luke 4:16-28 Jesus’ first recorded sermon.
Luke 4:16-21
Luke 4:16-21 18 The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. …freedom to the captives … recovery of sight to the blind, …set free the oppressed, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.
Hope Carriers God: The Messiah will crush your head. (Genesis 3:15) Isaiah…an angel: A virgin will give birth to the Messiah! (Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:35) Micah…angels: The Savior will be born in Bethlehem. (Micah 5:2, Luke 2:11-14) Isaiah…King David…Jesus: The Messiah will be crucified – and then rise again! (Isaiah 53:3-9, Psalm 16:10, Luke 18:31-33)
Hope Carriers Matthew 25:31-40
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