Jesus demonstrated his knowledge of scripture (Luke 4:16-21)
Introduction:
1. These verses tell us about an event that occurred near the beginning of the Lord's ministry. 2. After His baptism and temptation, Jesus preached in the synagogues of Galilee. 3. He traveled to Nazareth where He went to the synagogue on the Sabbath. 4. Jesus was given an opportunity to read God's Word, and He read from the book of Isaiah (61:1-2), showing that He fulfilled that Scripture. 5. In our lesson we are emphasizing the fact that "Jesus demonstrated His knowledge of Scripture." 6. I hope that our study will lead us to follow the Lord's example. 7. Let us begin by showing how . . . Discussion: I. JESUS DEMONSTRATED HIS KNOWLEDGE OF SCRIPTURE WHEN HE WAS YOUNG
A. In Luke 2, Jesus went to Jerusalem with Joseph and Mary when He was 12 years old to observe Passover. B. When the feast concluded, Joseph and Mary were returning to Nazareth. C. After traveling a day's journey, Joseph and Mary discovered Jesus was not with the group, so they went back to Jerusalem. D. Notice what they found in vs.46. E. Jesus' knowledge made quite an impression on those who were present (vs.47). F. It certainly appears that Joseph and Mary had fulfilled their responsibilities as parents (Deuteronomy 6:4-7). G. By way of application, let us read Ephesians 6:4. II. JESUS DEMONSTRATED HIS KNOWLEDGE OF SCRIPTURE WHEN HE WAS TEMPTED (Matthew 4)
A. (vs.3) Satan tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread. B. (vs.4) Jesus told Satan what is written in Deuteronomy 8:3. C. (vs.5-6) Satan tempted Jesus to jump off the temple. D. (vs.7) Jesus told Satan what is written in Deuteronomy 6:16. E. (vs.8-9) Satan tempted Jesus to fall down and worship him. F. (vs.10) Jesus told Satan what is written in Deuteronomy 6:13. G. By way of application, let us read Psalm 119:11. III. JESUS DEMONSTRATED HIS KNOWLEDGE OF SCRIPTURE WHEN HE WAS CONFRONTED BY THE PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES
A. The Pharisees confronted Jesus in Mark 7:1-13. B. The Sadducees confronted Jesus in Mark 12:18-27. C. By way of application, let us read 1 Peter 3:15. Conclusion:
1. The Lord's example shows how we can benefit greatly as a result of knowing Scripture. 2. Let us love God's Word, study it, learn it, and live by it.
