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Introduction to the ministry of Jesus

THE LAST PROPHET:. Introduction to the ministry of Jesus. LUKE 3:1-22. Purpose of Luke. Written with Acts as a history of the start of the church. Focuses on God’s Plan in history! The focus of that plan is Christ and Salvation. Addresses the many issues of the new community of believers.

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Introduction to the ministry of Jesus

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  1. THE LAST PROPHET: Introduction to the ministry of Jesus LUKE 3:1-22

  2. Purpose of Luke • Written with Acts as a history of the start of the church. • Focuses on God’s Plan in history! • The focus of that plan is Christ and Salvation. • Addresses the many issues of the new community of believers.

  3. Basic outline of Luke • Luke introduces Jesus (1:1-2:52) • Preparation for Ministry (3:1-4:13) • The Galilean Ministry (4:14-9:50) • The Journey to Jerusalem (9:51-19:44) • Jerusalem: Death and Resurrection (19:45-24:53)

  4. Central Truth Luke uses the last Old Testament prophet, John the Baptist, to introduce Jesus and his ministry.

  5. Introduction to Jesus • Luke introduces the historical and political context of Jesus’ ministry • Luke introduces the 3 key points of Jesus ministry. • Luke introduces Jesus

  6. Introduction to the historical/political context of the time. Tiberius Caesar (Head Honcho) Roman Empire

  7. Introduction to the historical/political context of the time. Historical Israel Split into three sections and given to the son’s of Herod the Great.

  8. Mathew 2:16 When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under….

  9. Herod’s Three Sons: Archelaus – Judea and Samaria - Deposed and replaced - Pontius Pilot (Governor) 2. Herod Antipas (Tetrarch) – Galilee and Perea 3. Philip (Tetrarch) – Iturea and Traconitis

  10. Mathew 2:22 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee.

  11. Herod’s Three Sons: Archelaus – Judea and Samaria - Deposed and replaced - Pontius Pilot (Governor) 2. Herod Antipas (Tetrarch) – Galilee and Perea 3. Philip (Tetrarch) – Iturea and Traconitis

  12. Introduction to the historical/political context of the time. Caiaphas (High Priest) Annas (The man behind the Curtain!) - ex high priest - Caiaphas’ Father-in-Law

  13. John’s Ministry (2b-3) 1. Judean Wilderness– just west of the Northern part of the Dead Sea. 2. Jordan River = North of Dead Sea.

  14. Introduction to the historical/political context of the time. Luke 3:4-6 Luke presents John, historically, as the last Old Testament profit preparing the way for the coming king (Jesus) in fulfillment of the prophesy of Isaiah.

  15. Introduction to the historical/political context of the time. Luke 3:4-6 Luke presents John, historically, as the last Old Testament profit preparing the way for the coming king (Jesus) in fulfillment of the prophesy of Isaiah.

  16. Introduction to Jesus • Luke introduces the historical and political context of Jesus’ ministry • Luke introduces the 3 key points of Jesus ministry. • Luke introduces Jesus

  17. Introduction to the 3 key points of Jesus Ministry • A CALL to Repentance • Repentance involves a CHANGE OF HEART • Repentance identified by a change of heart bring us to SALVATION

  18. Introduction to the 3 key points of Jesus Ministry THE CALL: A warning of God’s Judgment and a call to repentance (7-9).

  19. Introduction to the 3 key points of Jesus Ministry A CHANGE OF HEART: The appropriate fruit of repentance is seen in how we actively treat others (10-14).

  20. Introduction to the 3 key points of Jesus Ministry SALVATION: Salvation comes from the one who is greater than John. The one who will baptize with fire and the Holy Spirit (15-18).

  21. Introduction to Jesus • Luke introduces the historical and political context of Jesus’ ministry • Luke introduces the 3 key points of Jesus ministry. • Luke introduces Jesus

  22. Introduction to the 3 key points of Jesus Ministry THE WRONG RESPONE! Herod Antipas is an example of the wrong response to the Call of Salvation (19-20).

  23. Leviticus 18:16 Do not have sexual relations with you brother’s wife; that would dishonor you brother.

  24. Introduction to Jesus • Luke introduces the historical and political context of Jesus’ ministry • Luke introduces the 3 key points of Jesus ministry. • Luke introduces Jesus

  25. Introduction of Jesus With the descending of the Holy Spirit and God the Father’s statement, “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased” we see the clearly marked start of the New Era. We have moved form the Old Testament prophet to the New Testament Jesus!

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