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Luke 3, 4 back through Heli, 24 Matthat, Levi, Melchi, Jannai, Joseph, 25 26 Mattathias, Amos, Nahum, Esli, Naggai, Maath, Mattathias, Semein, Josech, Joda; 27 28 Joanan, Rhesa, Zerubbabel, Shealtiel, Neri, Melchi, Addi, Cosam, Elmadam, Er, 29 Joshua, Eliezer, Jorim, Matthat, Levi; 30 31 Simeon, Judah, Joseph, Jonam, Eliakim, Melea, Menna, Mattatha, Nathan, David, 32 Jesse, Obed, Boaz, Salmon, Nahshon; 33 34 Amminadab, Admin, Arni, Hezron, Perez, Judah, Jacob, Isaac, Abraham, Terah, Nahor, 35 Serug, Reu, Peleg, Eber, Shelah; 36 37 Cainan, Arphaxad, Shem, Noah, Lamech, Methuselah, Enoch, Jared, Mahalaleel, Kenan, 38 Enosh, and Seth. The family of Jesus went all the way back to Adam and then to God. Jesus and the Devil 4 When Jesus returned from the Jordan River, the power of the Holy Spirit was with him, and the Spirit led him into the desert. 2 For forty days Jesus was tested by the devil, and during that time he went without eating. When it was all over, he was hungry. 3 The devil said to Jesus, “If you are God’s Son, tell this stone to turn into bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “The Scriptures say, ‘No one can live only on food.’ ” 5 Then the devil led Jesus up to a high place and quickly showed him all the nations on earth. 6 The devil said, “I will give all this power and glory to you. It has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. 7 Just worship me, and you can have it all.” 8 Jesus answered, “The Scriptures say: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve only him!’ ” 9 Finally, the devil took Jesus to Jerusalem and had him stand on top of the temple. The devil said, “If you are God’s Son, jump off. 10-11 The Scriptures say: ‘God will tell his angels to take care of you. They will catch you in their arms, and you will not hurt your feet on the stones.’ ” 18 12 Jesus answered, “The Scriptures also say, ‘Don’t try to test the Lord your God!’ ” 13 After the devil had finished testing Jesus in every way possible, he left him for a while. SON OF GOD 19 Preparing the Way for Jesus Many passages in the Jewish Scriptures, which Christians call the Old Testament, describe the people of Israel as God’s son or child (Exod 4.22,23; Jer 31.20; Hos 11.1), or declare how God has been a father to the people (Deut 32.6; Isa 64.8). These expressions show the special relationship God has with his chosen people. But the title, “son of God,” is also given to an unnamed king of Israel (Ps 2.7). God said that King David is “my first-born son, and he will be the ruler of all kings on earth” (Ps 89.27). David is also told that one of his children would be God’s son (2 Sam 7.14; 1 Chr 17.13). The later prophets spoke of the faithful members of the people of Israel as God’s children (Isa 43.6; Hos 1.10). In the New Testament Gospels, Jesus is the only true Son of God, as is declared by the voice from heaven at his baptism (Luke 3.22). The religious leaders who wanted to have him put to death asked him if he was the Son of God, and he said that he was (Mark 14.61,62). The Gospel writers show that even the devil recognizes Jesus as Son of God (Luke 4.1-12), and the demons that he brought under control do so as well (Mark 3.11; 5.7). Most important is the direct claim of Jesus in Luke 10.21,22 to be the Son of God who has been given God’s wisdom, which he shares with those who trust him as one sent by God. Before Jesus was born, he was identified by the angel as the Son of God (Luke 1.32-35). Matthew 2.15 quotes Hosea 11.1, which speaks of God bringing his Son back from Egypt. Paul wrote that Jesus is by human birth the son of David, but he is now Son of God, because God raised him from the dead (Rom 1.3,4; see also Gal 2.20). The author of John’s Gospel wrote that Jesus is the Son of God (John 1.14) who was sent by God into the world to save his people from their sins (John 3.16,17). He does God’s work in the world (John 10.34-36), and is one with God (John 17.1, 22). And it is because of what the Son has done that people who put their faith in him can also claim “the right to be children of God” (John 1.11-13).
Luke 4 QUESTIONS ABOUT LUKE 1.1—4.13 1. What message did the angel Gabriel bring to Zechariah? to Mary? (1.5-38) How did each of them respond to the angel’s message? 2. Why did Mary visit Elizabeth? (1.39-45) Mary sings about the promise God has made (1.46-55). What is the promise? Where do you see signs of this promise in the world today? What are some of these signs? 3. Describe how each of the following people reacted to the birth of Jesus: (a) the shepherds, (b) Simeon, (c) Anna (2.1-38). What is the promise that Simeon sings about? What would you say is special about Jesus’ birth? 4. What was the main message of John the Baptist? (3.1-20) How does John’s message speak to people today? John was later killed for speaking the truth about God and how God wants people to live. What situations can you think of in the world today that might parallel John’s experience? 5. In what ways does the devil test Jesus? (4.1-13) How does Jesus challenge this testing? Has anyone ever tried to persuade you to do something that you knew was wrong? How did you handle it? Where do you turn for help in facing temptations or times of testing? 20 Jesus Preaches and Heals in Galilee Jesus Preaches and Heals in Galilee Led by the Spirit, Jesus returns to Galilee to teach, work miracles, and choose his disciples. He also runs into trouble from teachers in the Law of Moses. Twice in this section Jesus talks about his coming death, but it is clear that the disciples don’t yet know why this needs to happen. MIXED REACTIONS TOWARD JESUS Jesus is rejected in his hometown but gains a big following in other places. Jesus Begins His Work 14 Jesus returned to Galilee with the power of the Spirit. News about him spread everywhere. 15 He taught in the Jewish meeting places, and everyone praised him. The People of Nazareth Turn against Jesus 16 Jesus went back to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and as usual he went to the meeting place on the Sabbath. When he stood up to read from the Scriptures, 17 he was given the book of Isaiah the prophet. He opened it and read, 18 “The Lord’s Spirit has come to me, because he has chosen me to tell the good news to the poor. The Lord has sent me to announce freedom for prisoners, to give sight to the blind, to free everyone who suffers, 19 and to say, ‘This is the year the Lord has chosen.’ ” 20 Jesus closed the book, then handed it back to the man in charge and sat down. Everyone in the meeting place looked straight at Jesus. 21
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Page 38 and 39: Luke 12 Worry 22 Jesus said to his
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