Serving Marion: Luke 4:18

Modeling Bible Intake

Disciples abide in the Word of God. (See John 8:31-32 for Jesus' wording)

Disciples love one another. (See John 13:34-35 for Jesus' wording)

Disciples bear fruit. (See John 15:7-8 for Jesus' wording)

Some "Doable Practices" for Bible study...

Pray: Ask God to Hear His Voice

Read: Pay attention key words

Examine: How does this apply to your life? How can you act on His direction?

Summarize: Write a KEY PRAYER POINT specific to this study.

Share: Tell some people specifically how you heard from God.

Friday, March 30, 2012

Luke 4:18

"THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE POOR. HE HAS SENT ME TO PROCLAIM RELEASE TO THE CAPTIVES, AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND, TO SET FREE THOSE WHO ARE DOWNTRODDEN." This verse is in all caps noting that it is an Old Testament quotation. The cross referencing system in the NAS Bible I use shows that it comes from Isaiah 61:1. We all need to be reminded that a big part of ministry is preaching to the poor and pointing the downtrodden to Christ.