Tom Leonard - March 3, 2013
The Rejected Healer - Part I
The Rejected Healer Luke 4:14-30 Main Point: Jesus, the Messiah, the Healer of our soul and body, was rejected by the people - the One whom they needed desperately. We must embrace Him and operate as He did! 1. Jesus operated in the power of the Holy Spirit and so may we! (verse 14) *The ‘Power of the Holy Spirit’ (dunamis) = The supernatural strength, power and ability of the indwelling Holy Spirit of God. It’s what He needed for the task before Him - to heal us and thus bring glory to God; and it sets an example for us as well. Every Christ follower can be filled with - anointed with, and operate in the power of the Holy Spirit! 2. Jesus, the Messiah, was anointed to be the Healer of our soul and body. (verses 18-21) Isaiah 61:1-2 Jesus chose this passage purposely! What are the elements? a. Preach good news to the poor - verse 18c (those literally and spiritually poor) b. Proclaim freedom for the prisoners - verse 18d c. Recovery of sight for the blind - verse 18e d. Release the oppressed - verse 18f e. Proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor - verse 19 II Corinthians 6:2
Scripture References: Luke 4:14-30, Ephesians 1:19-20, John 4:34, Ephesians 2:10, Acts 2:38, Acts 10:38, Isaiah 61:1-2, 2 Corinthians 6:2
