For with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.” And the report about Him went out into every place in the surrounding region. Luke tells us that Peter and John are teaching the people about Jesus and that many who hear them believe; the numbers of those who believe the stories about Jesus continue to grow.  I believe I continue to be called to worship the Lord our God and serve only him. But I tell you truly, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, and there was a great famine throughout all the land; but to none of them was Elijah sent except to Zarephath, in the region of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow. Luke 4 – Jesus’ Temptation and First Galilean Ministry A. b.  I believe the power of the Holy Spirit will guide our steps. 23. When the sun was setting: This marked the start of a new day, the day after the Sabbath (Luke 4:31). We are not told what Jesus taught, but we are told of the effect the teaching had on His audience. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Jesus was not a mere performer for the crowds. Their rejection said more about them than it did about Jesus. Temptation of Christ (mosaic in basilica di San Marco). a. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. This might have convinced his adversaries, but that they were mad with malice.” (Trapp). This message truly steadies my walk, strengthens my resolve and focuses my gaze outwardly toward the Cross. c. To none of them was Elijah sent except to Zarephath, in the region of Sidon… none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian: Jesus’ audience wanted special favors because He was in His hometown. i. Luke 3:4. Wow! All the gifts and graces of the Spirit were upon him and on him, without measure. Luke inserts a genealogy between the two stories, perhaps modeling his account after Exodus 6, which inserts a genealogy between Moses' call and Elijah, for example, had been sent to a widow in the land of Phoenicia—from the same region as the hated Jezebel (4:26). If Christ could raise her up he must be omnipotent and divine, what need then had he of a womanly service?” (Spurgeon). Luke 4:38-44 The Word of God . “They no doubt argued, ‘He is a Nazareth man, and of course he is in duty bound to help Nazareth’. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Introduction. c. Marveled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth: This seems to mean that Jesus continued to speak on the theme just mentioned, and He did it with words that were literally full of grace. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. Went into a deserted place: Jesus knew the value of solitude with God the Father. Ed Morrissey Posted at 11:31 am on January 31, 2016. He spent most of His time ministering among the people but needed such times in a deserted place. d. And it left her…immediately she arose and served them: This was not only the healing of a disease, but also the immediate granting of strength. a. The voice of one crying in the wilderness. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. They were astonished. Next, Naaman obeyed the word of the prophet to wash in the Jordan seven times, and he obeyed with humility, surrendering his pride to the word of God through the prophet. a. b. Simon’s wife’s mother: Simon will later be identified as Peter, the leader among the disciples of Jesus. ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission. Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, being … The Spirit is indeed moving! ii. And immediately she arose and served them. Jesus came, sinless and doing nothing but good for all – and they wanted to kill Him. But each account is unique from the others. 1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. Because the Biblical accounts of the ministry of Jesus are compressed, stressing the important and exceptional events, it is easy to think that Jesus encountered demon-possessed people more than He actually did. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. This question “reflects the belief that the advent of the kingdom of God would spell the demise of demonic control over the world.” (Pate). Freed from the Sabbath restrictions on travel and activity, the people come to Him freely to be healed. Luke 4 Reflection. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. “This may have distinguished Jesus from the ‘ordinary’ exorcist’s fanfare of incantations, charms, and superstitions.” (Pate). In his book “Selections”, John Winn, the nationally recognized pastor, mentor, spiritual journey guide offers a model for scripture study that I wish to introduce to you today. (1-2a) Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Once the victim fell down, they were pelted with rocks until dead. Luke 4:16 says that it was His custom to go to the synagogue on the Sabbath to teach the Word. Resume Prayer. This deep love Jesus had for Jerusalem was with full knowledge of the city’s sins: the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her . After their initial amazement, they then began to resent that someone so familiar (Joseph’s son) could speak with such grace and claim to be the fulfillment of such remarkable prophecies. Chapter 4. It was easier for those in Nazareth to doubt or reject Jesus because He seemed so normal and familiar to them. As we read and reflected on what we’ve learned… e. But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!” The manner of Jesus’ dealings with the demon in this passage is a clear demonstration of His power and authority over the spirit realm. a. Luke 4:7 "If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine." Luke’s account of Jesus visit to the synagogue at Nazareth is based on Mark 6:1-6 (as is Matthew 13:54-58), but there are significant differences that transform Luke’s account into a different story with a different purpose. We may request cookies to be set on your device. From Surprise to Shock: A Reflection on Luke 4:16-30 and the Implications for . 6:13). The temptation of Jesus. When the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and He laid His hands on every one of them and healed them. The chapter ends with Jesus saying, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other cities also; for I was sent for this purpose.” So he continued proclaiming the message in the synagogues of Judea.” (Luke 4:43-44), For me, at this critical moment in the life of our Church, this seems to be a word for us to stay focused on that which God is calling us to do. c. Passing through the midst of them: They wanted a miracle, and Jesus did an unexpected one right in front of them, escaping miraculously. Share on Twitter “Sunday Reflection” is a regular feature, looking at the specific readings used in today’s Mass in Catholic parishes around the world. I know who You are; the Holy One of God!” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown him in their midst, it came out of him and did not hurt him. In the Greek text the definite article is absent. c. What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? chapter 4. luke 4:1-13.temptation of christ. Related Posts: Luke 22:14—23:56 Reflection – Jesus Died to Save Us Luke 22:14—23:56 Reflection ~ As Jesus prepares for the greatest trial of an innocent in the history of the world, some believers cannot take the…; Matthew 26:14—27:66 Reflection – Three times Reflection on Matthew 26:14—27:66 ~ Years ago, in an evening before Palm Sunday I went … Naaman was healed by sovereign grace but note how it happened. Clement of Alexandria, an early Christian writer, said that Peter’s wife helped him in ministry by meeting the needs of other women. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Entered Simon’s house: Jesus did a rather public miracle in the synagogue. Jesus quoted (Deut. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. i. And he ate nothing during those daysAnd when they were ended, () he was hungry. i. But Simon’s wife’s mother was sick with a high fever, and they made request of Him concerning her. It is Jesus’ manifesto for the work ahead. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.”.  I believe temptation comes in many forms and disguises today. But the religious authorities are threatened, just as they were threatened by the person of Jesus, and they arrest Peter and John. In fact, Scripture records fewer than ten specific individuals delivered from demon possession in Jesus’ ministry, plus two general occasions where it describes people being delivered. We left Christ newly baptized, and owned by a voice from heaven and the descent of the Holy Ghost upon him. Self-effacement. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Luke 4:1-13 New International Version (NIV) Jesus Is Tested in the Wilderness. In his book “Selections”, John Winn, the nationally recognized pastor, mentor, spiritual journey guide offers a model for scripture study that I wish to introduce to you today. With chapter 3, we enter a new section of the Gospel. Jesus warns that, like earlier prophets, he will face unbelief at home (Luke 4:24). Did You come to destroy us? (Sermon 82: “On temptation” and Sermon 47: “Heaviness through Manifold Temptation”). i. John is mentor Emeritus of the Center for Pastoral Excellence of the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. First, he heard a word that he could be healed. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.” Apparently, Jesus had already done miracles in Capernaum, not recorded in Luke (but in places like John 1-4). The demon himself testified that Jesus was holy and pure. Luke 4:14-15: Our passage opens with Jesus returning in the power of the Spirit to Galilee from the wilderness (Luke 4:1-13) where he had overcome temptation. Now, in this chapter, we have, I.A further preparation of him for his public ministry by his being tempted in the wilderness, of which we had the same account before in Matthew as we have here ().II. That they might throw Him down over the cliff: Pushing someone off a small cliff was often the first step in the process of stoning. CHAPTER 4. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. Whatever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in Your country: Luke doesn’t directly tell us that the people said this; perhaps they did and Jesus quoted their words back to them. Luke.  I believe in spite of the times when I fail, God’s grace is sufficient to pick me up and set me on the right path again. Thanks, I needed that this morning….. Some thoughts on today's scripture. This segment actually conclude at Luke 4:13, the end of the wilderness experience. No argument can be drawn from Luke 4:23 against the view that the incidents are different, for therein a ministry at Capernaum would already be presupposed (Schleiermacher, Kern, de Wette, Weiss, Bleek, Holtzmann, and others), as a previous … i. Jesus made at least two points. These powers are organized (Ephesians 6:12) and led by Satan himself. Beautiful and challenging reflection. i. There was a man who had a spirit of an unclean demon: The terms unclean spirit, evil spirit, and demon all seem to be the same, referring to evil powers of darkness who are the enemies of God and man. ... Then he could answer the needs around him, even resisting the appeal of the crowds. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. JEFF GANG. i. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives. + Text Size —. When they heard these things, were filled with wrath, and rose up and thrust Him out of the city: This was quite a response to a sermon. And the I believe statements are so grounded for me. He ate nothing during those days, and when they were over he was hungry. I need my moments of stillness and reflection to anchor myself and to rediscover my true identity and direction. Whatever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in Your country.’” Then He said, “Assuredly, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own country. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. This chapter sets the tone for all that is to come for Jesus.  The wilderness comes to him and allows us to see that we are not insulated from similar wilderness experiences. When the tempter was gone, a number of good angels came and ministered to Jesus, bringing him … It is ironic that the demons knew who Jesus was, but the chosen people – those from His own city – did not appreciate who Jesus was. You can also change some of your preferences. And they were astonished at His teaching, for His word was with authority. People that we often consider undeserving and perhaps strange are many times recipients of God’s miraculous power. “He came to Nazareth”: Luke acknowledged (in verse 23), that Christ had already ministered in Capernaum. Luke Chapter 4 Continued Luke 4:16 "And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read." a. Some of them also asked, “Isn’t he the son of Joseph?” a. And when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to Him from every city, He spoke by a parable: “A sower went out to sow his seed.  We are sent for this purpose—to offer Christ to a hurting world.  Indeed, it was Wesley who taught us, “Offer them Christ.”, Your prayer is my prayer. 4 so that your Excellency may learn how well founded the teaching is that you have received.. 5 In the days of King Herod of Judaea there lived a priest called Zechariah who belonged to the Abijah section of the priesthood, and he had a wife, Elizabeth by name, who was a descendant of Aaron.. 6 Both were upright in the sight of God and impeccably carried out all the … He said to them, “You will surely say this proverb to Me, ‘Physician, heal yourself! Ed Morrissey Posted at 11:31 am on December 21, 2014. People were amazed at the authority of His word in both teaching and in spiritual living. Luke 4:8 "And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve." Chapter 4. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Sunday reflection: Luke 4:21–30. Reflection on Luke 4:14-22 ~. EXEGESIS: LUKE 4:14-44. i. b. I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also: He taught about the kingdom of God, in the sense that He announced the presence of the King and corrected people’s misconceptions about the kingdom. And was teaching them on the Sabbaths… they were astonished at His teaching, for His word was with authority: Jesus pursed His primary calling as a teacher, taking advantage of the courtesy of the synagogue. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers.  I believe we live in a world hungry for the Good News of the Gospel. i. Barclay on the phrase, sick with a high fever, “every word is a medical word…the medical Greek for someone definitely laid up with an illness…Luke knew just how to describe this illness.”. Luke 4:14-21 is the opening scene in the ministry of Jesus. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. When he returns, a report is heard about him throughout … Continue reading "Commentary on Luke 4… The synagogues, you remember, were like a Jewish church. © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS In Matthew (3:13 - 4:11) and Mark (1:9-13), the temptation immediately follows Jesus' baptism. i. Elisha had not healed the lepers of Israel, but only the foreign general Naaman (4:27). What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? They considered themselves as being in a sort his proprietors, who could command his powers at their own discretion.” (Spurgeon). Blessings, Aquilla. THE OVERTURE TO LUKE-ACTS. They sensed the goodness and grace of God in the announcement that the ministry of the Messiah was now present. Several significant differences overshadow the similarities, at least in my opinion. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are () the Son of God, command () this stone to become bread.” 4 And Jesus … Did You come to destroy us? “When will this come to pass?” Jesus answered, “Isaiah wrote of now.”. The Temptation of Jesus. demonstrates the radical inclusiveness of God’s in-breaking Kingdom Often referred to as the Gospel to the Gentiles, Luke’s synagogue pericope . When the devil had ended, &c., he departed from him for a season — This implies that he assaulted him afterward, which, if not before, he certainly did in the garden of Gethsemane, Luke 22:53, where Jesus saith to the Jews, This is your hour, and the power of darkness. Dave & Patty McIntyre Cascade Hollow Lodge 2232 Cascade Hollow Road Normandy TN 37360 1-931-857-3277 http://www.cascadehollow.com. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. 2 for forty days, * to be tempted by the devil. b. LukeChapter 4. Perhaps He perceived that there was some spiritual dynamic behind this seemingly natural illness. Then in Luke 4:18 Jesus added the words: “To set at liberty them that are bruised”. With regard to temptation, John Wesley argued that the most dangerous temptations are often subtle appeals to spiritual pride cloaked in poor interpretation of Scripture like the one used by the devil here. So all those in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, and rose up and thrust Him out of the city; and they led Him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw Him down over the cliff. You can check these in your browser security settings. i. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. Bishop, I thank God for the way you lead us. This story is so well known that we sometimes conflate the different accounts in Matthew, Mark, and Luke into one story about Jesus’ temptation. Resume Prayer. Amen. 22. Miracles were a part of that work, but not His main focus. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. A phrase or sentence that today leaps out at me that seems to attract my attention:                                     In the power of the Spirit, Personal “I believe statements” from Luke 4. In this situation, Jesus could have backed off the cliff and been rescued by angels – as Satan suggested in the third temptation. 4 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 where for forty days he was tempted [] by the devil. The demons admitted that their wilderness temptations failed to corrupt Jesus. Sunday reflection: Luke 1:26–38. Share on Twitter “Sunday Reflection” is a regular feature, looking at the specific readings used in today’s Mass in Catholic parishes around the world. c. He stood over her and rebuked the fever: In this situation, Jesus saw the fever itself as something to be rebuked. Now in the synagogue there was a man who had a spirit of an unclean demon. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. iv.  There is specificity in Luke’s gospel here in the fourth chapter. There is no indolence here, nor cowardice. Challenge: Write a prayer that uses all these words:  Holy God, by your Holy Spirit, you have led me to this moment in my own journey.  Even though I am tempted to fall away from your grace, you continue to call me to live more fully than I have, surrounded by the mercy and love that only you can give.  Even though I sometimes fail the test, like this week when I allowed my defenses to speak in ways that did harm, I have not departed from your love and grace.   Forgive me, I pray.  Deepen in me the profound gift of your Good News that I might find my voice to speak your truth to those who are the most vulnerable and those who think they are not. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. They wanted Jesus to prove His claims with miraculous signs. 1 a Filled with the holy Spirit, * Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. First, the fact that they did not receive Jesus had nothing to do with Jesus, but everything to do with them. Thank you!!! The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. *. Click on the different category headings to find out more. No prophet is accepted in his own country: Jesus understood that it is easy to doubt the power and work of God among those most familiar to us. Active. The devil has no reason to ever tell the truth. 24. i. If he labors for that end, he will in all probability not attain it; but, if he should succeed in gaining it, what a miserable success it would be!” (Spurgeon). to bring good news to the poor. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. When God repeats a name twice, it is to display deep emotion, but not necessarily anger (as in the Martha, Martha of Luke 10:41 and the Saul, Saul of Acts 9:4). The people of Nazareth wanted to see the same kind of thing, demanding the miraculous as a show or a sign. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Luke 4:14-21 . Share on Facebook. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. They were angry to be told that there was something wrong with them, that their request for a miracle was denied, and that Jesus implied that God also loved the Gentiles. The time in a deserted place was essential for that. Luke 4:16.As to the relation of the following incident to the similar one in Matthew 13:53 ff., Mark 6:1 ff., see on Matthew. b. Your messages are such a wonderful encouragement to me in my daily walk!! “Like a second Samson; his own arm saved him. Very helpful to me and will be affirmations for me. This doesn’t seem abnormally high over a period of three years, among a dense, pre-Christian population. His work of miracles and healings was impressive, but it was never His emphasis. iii. The authority of Jesus was not only evident as He taught, but also in His life. This would be demonstrated in the encounter with the demon-possessed man. He laid His hands on every one of them and healed them: Jesus worked very hard to serve the needs of others and put their needs before His. The great work that Jesus did in His ministry did not draw on the resource of His divine nature, but on His constant communion with God the Father and His empowering by God the Holy Spirit. i. Jesus didn’t primarily seek to please His audience and He didn’t use their approval as the measure of His success. This is so good, it needs to be done again and again! And demons also came out of many, crying out and saying, “You are the Christ, the Son of God!” And He, rebuking them, did not allow them to speak, for they knew that He was the Christ. “I learn, from this incident in our Lord’s life, that it, is not the preacher’s business to seek to please his congregation. 4 And Jesus, () full of the Holy Spirit, () returned from the Jordan and was led () by the Spirit in the wilderness 2 for () forty days, () being tempted by the devil. d. And He was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee: This was the clear emphasis of Jesus’ work before the great work of atonement on the cross – he was a teacher and a preacher, both in the open air and in houses of worship. d. Is this not Joseph’s son? luke 4:14-32.jesus entering on his public ministry, makes a circuit of galilee--rejection at nazareth. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. And he cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Let us alone! Jesus invites ordinary fishermen to follow him, changing their lives. John Baptist is a type of those who resolve, at all risks, to discharge their duty and to deliver the message entrusted to them by God, without one single thought of self, without one transient wish to appear themselves in the matter. He steps into his hometown and reads from the prophet Isaiah.  “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me.” I pray that the Spirit of the Lord would be upon us all as we seek to offer Good News to the poor, release of the captives, the recovering of sight to the blind, and announce the year of the Lord’s favor. Spurgeon points out that it was true that Naaman’s healing was an example of sovereign grace and election at work; but it could also be turned around to say, “Every foreign, heathen leper who came to Elisha and did what he said to do in seeking the Lord was healed and received a blessing.” This was also true, and can be set alongside the first aspect. Proclamation of the gospel is that which a congregation offers through its witness in a given mission field. Instead, Jesus chose a more normal miracle, if there is such a thing. If there is a word that captures the essence of chapter 3, it is the graciousness of God. One doesn’t normally go from a high fever to serving others. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. i. Luke set the tone for the whole story of Jesus’ life here in Luke 4. b. Acts Chapter 4 reflection. The similarities between Luke’s account of Jesus’ rejection at Nazareth in chapter 4 and those of Matthew and Mark are evident. Today Jesus once again is in the synagogue. The reading in Luke 4:1-13 is the familiar story of Jesus’ temptation by the devil in the wilderness. This past week, we concluded our study with Luke’s account of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Luke 4:16-30 is a summary of Luke’s entire Gospel (Kodell 1983:16-18). He was truly from God, but they would not receive Him. Of course, this is the biggest lie ever told. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. Give me the words to speak to those who think they need your grace the least and those who know they need it the most. Seventh-day Adventist Mission. And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang u… To preach “an acceptable year of the Lord” (Luke 4:19, Isaiah 61:2, 2 Corinthians 6:2) We read in Luke 4:19, Luke 4:19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. c. For this purpose I have been sent: Jesus saw His main ministry, at this point, to be preaching the kingdom.

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