Luke 4:14-21
4:14 a Jesus returned to Galilee: The story of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee begins here, and continues through 9:50 b.• filled with the Holy Spirit’s power: At his baptism, Jesus was anointed and empowered to accomplish his role as the Messiah (see 3:22 c; 4:1 d, 14 e, 18 f).
Summary for Luke 4:16-30: 4:16-30 g Jesus’ sermon in Nazareth previewed his whole public ministry. Jesus returned to his hometown synagogue to announce the good news that God’s salvation had now arrived. The people were pleased until Jesus reminded them that God reaches out to Gentiles as well as to Jews. The infuriated crowd then attempted to kill him.
Summary for Luke 4:18-19: 4:18-19 h The time of the Lord’s favor refers to the Year of Jubilee (Lev 25:8-55 i), when debts were erased, slaves were freed, and land was returned to its original owners. In Isa 61 j, the Year of Jubilee is a metaphor for God’s salvation.
4:21 k has been fulfilled: Jesus announced that because he was present, the new age of salvation had arrived.
• this very day! Literally today; cp. 2:11 l; 5:26 m; 19:9 n; 23:43 o.
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