Introduction to the ministry of Jesus

LUKE 3:1-22

THE LAST PROPHET:

1. Written with Acts as a history of the start of

the church.2. Focuses on God’s Plan in history!3. The focus of that plan is Christ and Salvation.4. Addresses the many issues of the new

community of believers.

Purpose of Luke

1. Luke introduces Jesus (1:1-2:52)2. Preparation for Ministry (3:1-4:13)3. The Galilean Ministry (4:14-9:50)4. The Journey to Jerusalem (9:51-19:44)5. Jerusalem: Death and Resurrection (19:45-

24:53)

Basic outline of Luke

Luke uses the last Old Testament prophet, John the Baptist, to introduce Jesus

and his ministry.

Central Truth

1. Luke introduces the historical and

political context of Jesus’ ministry2. Luke introduces the 3 key points

of Jesus ministry.3. Luke introduces Jesus

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Tiberius Caesar

(Head Honcho)Roman Empire

Introduction to the historical/political context of the time.

Historical Israel

Split into three sections and given to the son’s of Herod the

Great.

Introduction to the historical/political context of the time.

When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under….

Mathew 2:16

Herod’s Three Sons:1. Archelaus – Judea and

Samaria

- Deposed and replaced

- Pontius Pilot (Governor)

2. Herod Antipas (Tetrarch) – Galilee and Perea

3. Philip (Tetrarch) – Iturea and Traconitis

But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee.

Mathew 2:22

Herod’s Three Sons:1. Archelaus – Judea and

Samaria

- Deposed and replaced

- Pontius Pilot (Governor)

2. Herod Antipas (Tetrarch) – Galilee and Perea

3. Philip (Tetrarch) – Iturea and Traconitis

Caiaphas (High Priest)

Annas (The man behind the Curtain!)

- ex high priest - Caiaphas’ Father-in-Law

Introduction to the historical/political context of the time.

John’s Ministry (2b-3)

1. Judean Wilderness – just west of the Northern part of the Dead Sea.

2. Jordan River = North of Dead Sea.

Luke 3:4-6

Luke presents John, historically, as the last Old Testament profit

preparing the way for the coming king (Jesus) in fulfillment of the

prophesy of Isaiah.

Introduction to the historical/political context of the time.

Luke 3:4-6

Luke presents John, historically, as the last Old Testament profit

preparing the way for the coming king (Jesus) in fulfillment of the

prophesy of Isaiah.

Introduction to the historical/political context of the time.

1. Luke introduces the historical and

political context of Jesus’ ministry2.Luke introduces the 3 key

points of Jesus ministry.3. Luke introduces Jesus

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1. A CALL to Repentance2. Repentance involves a CHANGE

OF HEART3. Repentance identified by a

change of heart bring us to SALVATION

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THE CALL:

A warning of God’s Judgment and a call to repentance (7-9).

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A CHANGE OF

HEART:The appropriate fruit of repentance is seen in how we actively treat others

(10-14).

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SALVATION:

Salvation comes from the one who is greater than John. The one who will baptize with fire and the Holy Spirit

(15-18).

Introduction to the 3 key points of Jesus Ministry

1. Luke introduces the historical and

political context of Jesus’ ministry2.Luke introduces the 3 key

points of Jesus ministry.3. Luke introduces Jesus

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THE WRONG RESPONE!

Herod Antipas is an example of the wrong response to the Call of Salvation (19-20).

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Do not have sexual relations with you brother’s wife; that would dishonor you brother.

Leviticus 18:16

1. Luke introduces the historical and

political context of Jesus’ ministry2. Luke introduces the 3 key points

of Jesus ministry.3.Luke introduces Jesus

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With the descending of the Holy Spirit and God the Father’s statement, “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased” we see the clearly marked start of the New Era. We have moved form the Old Testament prophet to the New Testament Jesus!

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