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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)

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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

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Three Devices of Temptation

Tempted in all ways such as we are (Heb. 4:15; Heb. 2:18)

1) Command these stones be made bread - Jesus’ response: “It is written..” quotes Deut. 8:3

2) Worship me and the Kingdoms of the world shall be yours. Jesus’ response: quotes Deut. 6:13

3) 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

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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

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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.

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Jesus’ MinistryIn 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).

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Jesus’ Ministry

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).

John 2:13-25 - After wedding feast in Cana,

Jesus went up to Jerusalem for the Passover.

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In NazarethNews 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.

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In NazarethJesus 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”

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Further Ministry in GalileeNext 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

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Further Ministry in GalileeNext 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”

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Jesus in Galilee

Heals a man with an unclean spirit (4:33-37)Evil spirit used the man to speak out against

JesusKnew 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.

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Bible’s teaching about demons: - Some translations use devils or unclean spirits

Very limited informationAllowed during the personal ministry of Jesus and His apostlesAbout 85 references to demons in NT; none in OT.Subordinate agents of Satan who shared his wicked nature.Superhuman powerPossessed some human traits, e.g. speaking, recognizing Jesus and trembling

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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).

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Jesus in GalileeHeals 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!!

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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 sinsLowered through roof (5:17-24)Healed immediately (5:25-26)