Sermons By Ed

—Luke’s purpose (1:1-4)—”orderly account” for Theophilus “so that you may know for certain the things you were taught” John’s Mission —”Preaching a bap- tism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (3:3) 4:18-19, 21 & Isaiah 61:1-2--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 release to the captives and the regaining of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed, to pro- claim the year of the Lord's fa- vor....Today this Scripture has been fulfilled even as you heard it being read. “Now when the days drew near for him to be taken up, Jesus set out resolutely to go to Jerusalem.” (9:51) “It is impossible that a prophet should be killed outside Jerusalem” (13:33) —“Son of Man” (25x in Luke) Describing Jesus as perfect represen- tation of humanity & King Dan. 7:14—To him was given ruling authority, honor, and sovereignty. All peoples, nations, and language groups were serving him. His authority is