Day Four

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37.  J.B. page 1568. 

Observation.  Jesus lived his first 30 years of life doing carpentry work with his dad.  Not much is said about Jesus’ younger years outside of Luke 2:52. But then He is baptized by John (see Day Three), He is tempted by the devil after fasting in the desert for 40 days.  Then he begins His public ministry.

He goes down to a city and was teaching on the Sabbath, the day of rest in the Bible (Saturday, back then).  He heals a demon-possessed man.   THE DEMONS RECOGNIZE JESUS!  They are fearful.  “Have you come to destroy us?”  They know Jesus is from God, they call Him “the Holy One of God.”

After the demon was cast out, the news about what Jesus had done spread all around the area.  If I was there I definitely would have told lots of people.  What about you?

Application.  Good news travels fast.  Again we come back to the truth that the Good News is not advice on how to live, but it is what GOD HAS DONE FOR YOU AND ME!    God SENT Jesus, to die in our place and give us a purpose for our lives! Recognize Jesus, trust Jesus, love Jesus!

Prayer.  Be real with God today as you talk with Him.  What is on your heart?  How are you having a difficult time trusting Him? Be real with Him.  Talk to Him about your doubts and fears.  He can handle it!

DO NOT FORGET TO GET TOGETHER WITH YOUR DISCIPLE GROUP OR FRIENDS AND READ A CHAPTER OF LUKE TOGETHER TODAY!