In Luke 4:31-44, Jesus begins His ministry with word and deed, proclamation and demonstration, of the Kingdom of God coming into the midst of the earth through Him. He has come to bring good news. He tells of that good news and He shows that good news in healing and deliverance.
SERMON OUTLINE
Jesus said, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.” (Luke 4:43)
Amazed by Jesus’ Words (Luke 4:31-32)
Amazed by Jesus’ Works (Luke 4:33-39)
Seeking the Messiah and His Kingdom (Luke 4:40-44)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- As we continue our “Appearing” series on Jesus’ beginnings in ministry, this week we will study Luke 4:31-44. Begin your time asking God to speak to you from His Word, and then read that passage aloud.
- What do the crowds notice about Jesus’ teaching according to Luke 4:31-32?
- What do you think it means for someone to speak with authority? How would this apply to Jesus?
- Next, in 4:33-37, Jesus works a miracle on the Sabbath as fulfillment of His earlier quotation of Isaiah 61 (Luke 4:18-19). What does this miraculous deliverance tell you about Jesus’ identity and authority?
- If you were there in the crowd for this event, how would you have responded?
- Jesus’ healing of Peter’s mother-in-law (4:38-39) leads us into another section of Jesus healing and delivering many people (4:40-41). What do you notice about Jesus in this section?
- Why does Jesus decide to leave the area where so many good things are happening according to 4:42-44? Why do you think this is important?
- What is one way God is calling you into a deeper life with Him through this study? If you are with a small group, discuss that with one another and pray for one another. If you are studying on your own, write it down and share it with someone.