Gospel of Luke Part 1

1. Gospel of Luke Part 1 Week 6

2. Two Weeks Ago Completed Chapter 3 • Jesus is baptized by John • John is imprisoned by Herod • Genealogy of Jesus – Descending from Eli, the father of Mary, through David and all the way back to Adam (75 generations)

3. The Temptation of Jesus Luke 4:1- 13 • After His baptism, Jesus was “full of the Holy Spirit” • Was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. • Fasted 40 days • Tested during (Luke 4:2) and after (Luke 4:3-8; Matt. 4:2-3) fasting

4. Three Devices of Temptation Tempted in all ways such as we are (Heb. 4:15; Heb. 2:18) • Command these stones be made bread • - Jesus’ response: “It is written..” quotes Deut. 8:3 • Worship me and the Kingdoms of the world shall be yours. • Jesus’ response: quotes Deut. 6:13 • Cast yourself from the temple and see if angels will stop your fall. Devil quoted Psm. 91:11,12 • Jesus’ answer – “It is written…” quotes Deut. 6:16

5. Three Devices of Temptation • Gen. 3:6 • - Good for food • - Delight to the eye • - Desired to make one wise • 1 John 2:15,16 • - Desire (or lust) of the flesh • - Desire of the eyes • - Pride of life (in possessions

6. Temptation of Jesus Did this end the temptation of Jesus? • V.13 The devil departed from Jesus for a season – or “until an opportune time.” (NKJV) • Other occasions: Lk. 10:25; Matt. 16:1; 19:3; 22-35; Jn. 8:6. • At the last supper: “continue with me in my temptations (trials), Lk. 22:28.

7. Jesus’ Ministry • In the “power of the Holy Spirit.” • Fame went throughout all the region • First miracle recorded in Jn. 2:1-12. • Honored Him at first; later rejected Him (Matt. 13:54-58).

8. Jesus’ Ministry John 2:13-25 - After wedding feast in Cana,Jesus went up to Jerusalem for the Passover. • First time during His ministry, during which He: • Cleansed the temple of money changers and those who sold oxen, sheep and doves. • Taught Nicodemus that he must be born again (Jn. 3:1-21). • He and His apostles were baptizing (Jn. 3:22). • After John is cast into prison by Herod (Lk. 3:19-20), • Jesus returns to Galilee (Matt. 4:12; Mk. 1:14-15). • Samaritan woman at the well (Jn. 4:1-42) • Heals the nobleman’s son (Jn. 4:43-54).

9. In Nazareth • News of Jesus spread throughout the region of Galilee. • Taught in their synagogues and was praised by all. • Attends synagogue in His home town of Nazareth.

10. In Nazareth • Jesus read Isa.61:1,2, a Messianic prophesy • “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me” (Jn. 3:34). • “anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor” (Isa. 66:2; Matt. 5:3). • “sent me to heal the brokenhearted” (Matt. 5:4; 2 Cor. 7:10) • “to preach deliverance to the captives” (Heb. 2:14-15). • “recovering the sight to the blind” (Jn. 9:39-41). • “to set at liberty them that are bruised” (Lev. 25:8-13; Jn. 8:32, 36). • ”to preach the acceptable year of the Lord”

11. Further Ministry in Galilee Next section - 4:31 through 5:26 • After being rejected in Nazareth, He settles in Capernaum • A city on the north shore of Sea of Galilee

13. Further Ministry in Galilee Next section - 4:31 through 5:26 • After being rejected in Nazareth, He settles in Capernaum • A city on the north shore of Sea of Galilee • Fulfilled prophesy of Isaiah (Isa. 9:1,2) • Teaches with authority (4:31,32) • People were amazed (Mark 1:22); “…and not as the scribes”

14. Jesus in Galilee • Heals a man with an unclean spirit (4:33-37) • Evil spirit used the man to speak out against Jesus • Knew that He was the Holy One of God. Devils believe and tremble (Jas. 2:19) • Jesus rebuked the spirit and commanded it to come out. Mark 1:27 says, unclean spirits “obey Him.” • His fame spread throughout the region.

15. Bible’s teaching about demons: - Some translations use devils or unclean spirits • Very limited information • Allowed during the personal ministry of Jesus and His apostles • About 85 references to demons in NT; none in OT. • Subordinate agents of Satan who shared his wicked nature. • Superhuman power • Possessed some human traits, e.g. speaking, recognizing Jesus and trembling

16. Bible’s teaching about demons: - Some translations use devils or unclean spirits • Seized control of faculties and caused pain and suffering (Lk 8:26-38). • No indication that being possessed caused one to sin. • Purpose – CONFIRMATION, to illustrate the absolute supreme power of Christ over Satan and his forces (Matt. 12:28,29; Lk. 4:36) • Ended in first century. Four examples recorded in Acts (5:16; 8:7; 16:16; 19:13-16).

17. Jesus in Galilee • Heals Peter’s mother-in-law (4:38-41) • Sick with a high fever • Jesus rebuked the illness and it left her immediately • She arose and began to serve her guests. • Preaching and healing in Galilee (4:40-44) • Devils that were cast out knew that He was the Christ (4:40,41) • Why did Jesus rebuke the demons and not allow them to speak? • Healed many (4:42-44) • He healed every one who came to him or was brought to him – HE NEVER FAILED TO HEAL!!

18. Jesus in Galilee • Calls first apostles in Galilee (5:1-11) • The miraculous mess of fish (5:1-9) • Calls them to be fishers of men (5:10-11) • Heals a man of leprosy (5:12-16) • The most dreaded disease with a stigma attached (unclean) (5:12-14) • Jesus’ fame spreads (5:15,16) • Heals a paralyzed man – forgiving sins • Lowered through roof (5:17-24) • Healed immediately (5:25-26)