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The Focus of the Preaching Ministry of Jesus Christ

Text: Luke 4:16-30
21 July 2013

A. Did Jesus minister in Nazareth?

1. Luke was the only Gospel writer who made mention of Jesus ministering in Nazareth
2. The other Gospel writers made no mention of this brief ministry in Nazareth

B. Ministry in Nazareth noted

1. Specific mention that Jesus grew up in Nazareth          Luke 4:16
2. He went to the synagogue on the Sabbath          Luke 4:16
3. He stood up to read the Scriptures for the day          Luke 4:16

(Usually by invitation)

C. Choosing the Text of Isaiah

1. Prophecy concerning the ministry of the Messiah
2. Ministry of the Messiah          Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 4:18-19
a) The Spirit of the Lord would be upon Him
b) His anointing to preach the Gospel to the poor
c) Sent to heal the broken-hearted
d) To proclaim liberty to the captives
e) Recovery of sight to the blind
f) To set at liberty those who are oppressed
g) To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord

D. All eyes on Jesus

Luke 4:20-21
1. He closed the book
2. Gave it back to the attendant
3. Sat down
4. Began speaking

E. Astonishing words

1. Today, this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing
2. Meaning:-
a) Jesus was the Messiah
b) He had come to fulfil this prophetic word
c) This text would summarise His public ministry

F. The Congregation

1. They bore witness
2. They marvelled at the gracious words which proceeded from His mouth          Luke 4:22

G. Doubts about Jesus expressed

1. Jesus was well-known as the son of Joseph          Luke 4:22
2. How could He say that He had come to fulfil this prophetic word?