Sent to Preach the Good News
Luke 4:38-44
Main Point:Jesus declares that He was sent primarily to preach the good news of the kingdom of God. We must repent and believe the good news!
*When you believe in Jesus and receive Him into your life, you are then in the kingdom of God, and it is within you.
‘Kingdom of God’ = the rule/reign of God through Christ.
Jesus is fulfilling His commission as the ‘Anointed One’ (Messiah)
(verses 18-19)
1.Jesus heals and delivers many, confirming that He is the Messiah.
(verses 39-41)
His message = Repent – the kingdom of God is here (in the person of the Messiah).
Mark 1:15
Luke 17:20-21
2.Jesus clarifies His mission: He is to preach the good news to others. (verse 42-44)
He sets a pattern for us His followers – we are to share the good news with all those around us!
II Corinthians 5:17-21