Tom Leonard - April 26, 2015
Jesus' Ministry to Us
Jesus’ Ministry to Us Luke 4:14-21 Main Point: Jesus, the Messiah, is the Healer of our soul and body - we must embrace Him and operate as He did! 1. Jesus operated in the power of the Holy Spirit and so must we! (verse 14) *The ‘power of the Holy Spirit’ (dunamis) = The supernatural strength, power and ability of the indwelling Holy Spirit of God. *Every Believer/Christ follower can be filled 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, and we continue His ministry! verses 18-21 Isaiah 61:1-2 a. Preach good news to the poor – v.18c (those literally & spiritually poor) b. Proclaim freedom for the prisoners – v.18d c. Recovery of sight for the blind – v.18e d. Release the oppressed – v.18f e. Proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor – v.19
Scripture References: Luke 4:14-21, Isaiah 61:1-2, John 16:23-24
