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Luke 4

44 verses

TL;DR

Jesus endures the devil’s temptations, declares His mission, and begins His ministry in Galilee, facing both wonder and hostility.

Summary

After the Holy Spirit leads Him into the wilderness, Jesus endures forty‑day temptation by Satan, refusing to turn stones into bread and rejecting the offer of all worldly power. He proclaims Scripture against the devil, then returns to Galilee where His fame spreads. Jesus teaches in synagogues, reading Isaiah, and declares the prophecy fulfilled, causing his hometown to reject him. He performs miracles—casting out an unclean spirit and healing a fevered woman—while the crowd marvels at His authority. Yet some rise in wrath, attempting to cast Him down, and he leaves to continue preaching elsewhere.

Outline
  1. 1. Temptation in wilderness and Jesus’ response
  2. 2. Jesus’ preaching in Galilee and rejection in Nazareth
  3. 3. Miracles and the spread of His reputation
Themes
Christ’s divine authority versus human temptationProphetic fulfillment and the rejection of the MessiahThe power of faith and the cost of ministry
Keywords
temptationSatankingdomprophecyJesusfaithmiracleauthority
People
JesusSatanHoly SpiritIsaiahJosephNaaman
Places
Jordanwildernesshigh mountainJerusalempinnacle of the templeGalileeNazarethCapernaumSidonSarepta
Things
Holy Ghosttemptationkingdom of the worldunclean spiritfeverprophetic Scripture
Key Verses
  • Luke 4:4: Jesus counters the devil with Scripture, illustrating reliance on God’s word
  • Luke 4:8: His firm rebuke of Satan emphasizes divine loyalty
  • Luke 4:21: Jesus declares prophecy fulfilled, central to the narrative
  • Luke 4:27: He points to Israel’s unfaithfulness, underscoring His mission beyond his hometown
Questions
  • How does Jesus’ use of Scripture defeat Satan’s temptations?
  • What does the rejection in Nazareth reveal about prophetic reception?
  • In what ways does the miracle of the unclean spirit demonstrate Jesus’ authority?
  • Why does Jesus emphasize healing of the poor and oppressed?
  • What can we learn from Jesus’ humility in accepting a role that includes both suffering and triumph?
Sentiment

mixed
The chapter portrays both triumph over temptation and acceptance of opposition, reflecting the complex nature of Jesus’ ministry.