9 Sep 2012; Luke 4

9 Sep 2012; Luke 4:31-44

After Jesus left Nazareth, He went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath,
(Luke 4:31 ESV)

Two repeated ministry was mentioned from this last portion of Luke chapter 4. He cast out demons and teaching in the synagogues

 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown him down in their midst, he came out of him, having done him no harm.
(Luke 4:35 ESV)

 And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.
(Luke 4:44 ESV)

for I was sent for this purpose.”
(Luke 4:43 ESV)

In the former ministry, which was so successful that people began to see Jesus as the healer, a doctor and began to bring the sick to Him. Part and parcel of ministry, but the main purpose is for and so that the good news (the teaching) can go forward.

Jesus speak with authority. The demons know Him, but the people to whom He teach do not. Contrast.

How then is this authority build upon. Jesus is the Son of God - of course. How about us? God has given us the Holy Spirit.

 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
(Acts 1:4-5 ESV)

How then it is for us to receive?

Personal Revival - it all starts with a personal desire. A desire for the spirit to fill us, a desire to see breakthrough and a desire to see a change - a revival in our spirit man.

How? Through Prayer, seeking His Presence and putting our Priority rights.