Document Type
Paper
Publication Date
Fall 2019
Abstract
When the Scriptures describe the start of Jesus’ ministry in Nazareth, it is immediately obvious that something significant is occurring. In Luke 4:16-21, Jesus begins teaching in His hometown as He is invited to read (in traditional Jewish style) from Isaiah and proceeds to boldly declare, with all those around Him completely engrossed, that He is the fulfillment of the Scripture. Jesus thus declares that His God-ordained mission is to reach out to those in need of help, but it goes far beyond that. Jesus claims a special anointing from the Spirit, and likewise is asserting that He is speaking for the Lord who issued favor unto the world.
Recommended Citation
Kaiser, Garrett B., "Jesus the Anointed: Unity in Luke 4:16-21" (2019). Biblical Studies Student Projects. 23.
https://pillars.taylor.edu/biblical-studies/23
Notes
Course: BIB 462, Biblical Theology (Dr. Greg MaGee)