Luke 4:31-41

Introducing the Saviour

• His Baptism

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Introducing the Saviour

• His Baptism

• His Testing

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Introducing the Saviour

• His Baptism

• His Testing

• His Manifesto

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Introducing the Saviour

• His Baptism

• His Testing

• His Manifesto

• His Power

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Introducing the Saviour

• His Baptism

• His Testing

• His Manifesto

• His Power

• His Message

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Introducing the Saviour

• His Baptism

• His Testing

• His Manifesto

• His Power

• His Message

• His Followers

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Baptism

Testing

1st Meeting of Disciples

1st Miracle: Water

into wine

Cleanses the Temple

Meeting with Nicodemus

Meets the

woman of

Samaria &

minsters there

Heals the

official’s son

Rejection at the

Synagog-ue

Healings in

Capernaum

Jordan, Judea Cana,

Galilee

Jerusalem, Judea Sychar,

Samaria Capernaum,

Galilee Nazareth,

Galilee Capernaum,

Galilee

Introducing the Saviour: His Power

• Jesus demonstrated His power over the Kingdom of the devil

• Jesus revealed His power over sicknesses

• Jesus presented His power over His mission

Jesus demonstrated His power over

the Kingdom of the devil

31 And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he

was teaching them on the Sabbath, 32 and they were astonished

at his teaching, for his word possessed authority.

31 And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he

was teaching them on the Sabbath, 32 and they were astonished

at his teaching, for his word possessed authority.

31 And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he

was teaching them on the Sabbath, 32 and they were astonished

at his teaching, for his word possessed authority.

33 And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of

an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud

voice, 34 “Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?

Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy

One of God.”

33 And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of

an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud

voice, 34 “Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?

Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy

One of God.”

33 And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of

an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud

voice, 34 “Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?

Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy

One of God.”

33 And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of

an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud

voice, 34 “Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?

Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy

One of God.”

33 And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of

an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud

voice, 34 “Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?

Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy

One of God.”

33 And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of

an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud

voice, 34 “Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?

Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy

One of God.”

35 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent and come out of

him!” And when the demon had thrown him down in their

midst, he came out of him, having done him no harm.

35 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent and come out of

him!” And when the demon had thrown him down in their

midst, he came out of him, having done him no harm.

35 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent and come out of

him!” And when the demon had thrown him down in their

midst, he came out of him, having done him no harm.

35 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent and come out of

him!” And when the demon had thrown him down in their

midst, he came out of him, having done him no harm.

36 And they were all amazed and said to one another, “What is

this word? For with authority and power he commands the

unclean spirits, and they come out!” 37 And reports about him

went out into every place in the surrounding region.

36 And they were all amazed and said to one another, “What is

this word? For with authority and power he commands the

unclean spirits, and they come out!” 37 And reports about him

went out into every place in the surrounding region.

36 And they were all amazed and said to one another, “What is

this word? For with authority and power he commands the

unclean spirits, and they come out!” 37 And reports about him

went out into every place in the surrounding region.

36 And they were all amazed and said to one another, “What is

this word? For with authority and power he commands the

unclean spirits, and they come out!” 37 And reports about him

went out into every place in the surrounding region.

Jesus demonstrated His power over

the Kingdom of the devil

Can believers be demon possessed?

NO

Jesus demonstrated His power over

the Kingdom of the devil

Can believers be oppressed?

Yes

When and In what ways can believers be oppressed?

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Living in a backslidden state with stubborn

resistance to the work of the Holy Spirit.

When and In what ways can believers be oppressed?

Dabbling in Occult activity,

listening and watching stuff that is occultic

When and In what ways can believers be oppressed?

Substance abuse that makes us lose control

of our senses

When and In what ways can believers be oppressed?

Practices that makes us leave our bodies

When and In what ways can believers be oppressed?

Addictions that denigrate human dignity

decency, and value and cease control of ourselves

When and In what ways can believers be oppressed?

Speaking negative words, entertaining evil

thoughts or believing in curses

When and In what ways can believers be oppressed?

• Living in a backslidden state with stubborn resistance to the work of the

Holy Spirit.

• Dabbling in Occult activity, listening and watching stuff that is occultic.

• Substance abuse that makes us lose control of our senses.

• Practices that makes us leave our bodies.

• Addictions that denigrate human dignity, decency and value and make us

lose control of ourselves.

• Speaking negative words, entertaining evil thoughts or believing in curses.

Jesus revealed His power over

sicknesses

38 And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon's

house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and

they appealed to him on her behalf. 39 And he stood over her

and rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she rose

and began to serve them.

38 And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon's

house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and

they appealed to him on her behalf. 39 And he stood over her

and rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she rose

and began to serve them.

38 And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon's

house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and

they appealed to him on her behalf. 39 And he stood over her

and rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she rose

and began to serve them.

38 And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon's

house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and

they appealed to him on her behalf. 39 And he stood over her

and rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she rose

and began to serve them.

38 And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon's

house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and

they appealed to him on her behalf. 39 And he stood over her

and rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she rose

and began to serve them.

40 Now when the sun was

setting, all those who had any

who were sick with various

diseases brought them to him,

and he laid his hands on every

one of them and healed them.

40 Now when the sun was

setting, all those who had any

who were sick with various

diseases brought them to him,

and he laid his hands on every

one of them and healed them.

40 Now when the sun was

setting, all those who had any

who were sick with various

diseases brought them to him,

and he laid his hands on every

one of them and healed them.

40 Now when the sun was

setting, all those who had any

who were sick with various

diseases brought them to him,

and he laid his hands on every

one of them and healed them.

Jesus revealed His power over

sicknesses

Jesus revealed His power over

sicknesses

Why are we not healed sometimes?

Why is healing delayed sometimes?

• God’s Grace

Why are we not healed sometimes? Why is healing delayed sometimes?

• God’s Grace

• Unconfessed Sin

Why are we not healed sometimes? Why is healing delayed sometimes?

• God’s Grace

• Unconfessed Sin

• Demonic oppression

Why are we not healed sometimes? Why is healing delayed sometimes?

• God’s Grace

• Unconfessed Sin

• Demonic oppression

• God’s Timing

Why are we not healed sometimes? Why is healing delayed sometimes?

Why are we not healed sometimes? Why is healing delayed sometimes?

• God’s Grace

• Unconfessed Sin

• Demonic oppression

• God’s Timing

• God’s Glory

Jesus presented His power over

His mission

Jesus presented His power over

His mission

41 And demons also came out of

many, crying, “You are the Son of

God!” But he rebuked them

and would not allow them to speak,

because they knew that he was the

Christ.

41 And demons also came out of

many, crying, “You are the Son of

God!” But he rebuked them

and would not allow them to speak,

because they knew that he was the

Christ.

41 And demons also came out of

many, crying, “You are the Son of

God!” But he rebuked them

and would not allow them to speak,

because they knew that he was the

Christ.

41 And demons also came out of

many, crying, “You are the Son of

God!” But he rebuked them

and would not allow them to speak,

because they knew that he was the

Christ.

41 And demons also came out of

many, crying, “You are the Son of

God!” But he rebuked them

and would not allow them to speak,

because they knew that he was the

Christ.

Jesus presented His power over

His mission 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

because he has anointed me

to proclaim good news to the poor.

He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives

and recovering of sight to the blind,

to set at liberty those who are oppressed,

19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” Luke 4

Jesus presented His power over

His mission

Introducing the Saviour: His Power

• Jesus demonstrated His power over the Kingdom of the devil

• Jesus revealed His power over sicknesses

• Jesus presented His power over His mission