Week 6
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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’ 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).
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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).
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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.
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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. 9:3941).
 “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 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
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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”
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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
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.
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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
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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 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!!
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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 sins
 Lowered through roof (5:17-24)
 Healed immediately (5:25-26)
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