The Preaching of the Kingdom

I. EXPOSITION FOR SCRIPTURAL CONTEXT, Luke 4:31-44

Christ's Preaching in Galilee
A. timeframe (29-30 AD)
B. talk about Jesus
1. synagogue teaching & demon possessed souls, vv31-37
2. Simon Peter's mother-in-law healed of fever, vv28-39
3. sick & diseased brought to Christ for healing, vv40-41
4. seeking Christ but set straight about ministry, vv42-44

II. EXHORTATION FROM THE SERMON TEXT, Luke 4:43

Christ's Priority in Preaching
A. “I must preach the kingdom of God...”
1. gospel model from the beginning
a. Then God said… Gen 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 20, 24, 26, etc.
b. The re-creative power of God's Word

Christ's Passion for Preaching
A. “I must preach the kingdom of God...”
1. ministry offices of prophet, priest, king
a. prophet, Deut 18
2. bells & pomegranates
a. priestly garments
b. Exo 28:1-43 (34); Lev 16:4, 17

Christ's Purpose in Preaching
A. “...because for this purpose I have been sent”
1. evangelistic, Rom 10:13-17
2. exalting, 1 Cor 1:21
3. edifying, 1 Cor 1:18

Christ's Power in Preaching Today
A. 3-D preaching
1. devotional
2. doctrinal
3. dutiful