How familiar are you with Jesus?

Introduction

Jesus’ baptism

Peter’s Confession

Jesus’ Triumphant entry

Jesus’ Transfiguration

Jesus’ proclamation - Jolly

Luke and Acts - Introduction

Luke 4:21 “21 And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.””

I. “this Scripture”

vv. 17-19

Isaiah 61:1–3 “1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because the Lord has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners; 2 To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, 3 To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.”

II. “today”

III. “has been fulfilled”

IV. “in your hearing”

Conclusion

Luke 4:22 “22 And all were speaking well of Him, and wondering at the gracious words which were falling from His lips; and they were saying, “Is this not Joseph’s son?””

Exalting Jesus in Luke (Two Dramatic Revelations from Scripture (4:21–27))

“Familiarity breeds contempt.”

Luke 4:23-28