Read Luke 4.14-30. In 4.14-30: The messiah's inaugural announcement. In verses 14-15: Luke often writes brief summaries to introduce or conclude important stories, here highlighting anticipation of Jesus' reception in the synagogue in Nazareth. In verses 16-21: This is one of the most complete remaining descriptions of synagogue practice from the era before the Roman destruction of the the Temple. In accord with the reading from Isa 61 and 58, the Spirit of the Lord authorizes the appointed ruler's speech (see also 3.22; 4.1, 14), and his program enacts God's care for the poor (1.52; 6.20; 7.22; 14.13, 21; 16.20, 22). The year of the Lord's favor is the time of "jubilee" and restoration (Lev 25.8-12). as Jesus rolled up the the scroll while their eyes were fixed in him, the reader awaits his word and their verdict. In verses 21-22: Isaiah's prophecy (literally, in your ears) in dictates a truth prophetically declared whether or not they can "hear" it (Isa 6.9-13). Their question about Joseph's son reveals disbelief in Jesus as anointed ruler and son of God (see Zechariah in 1.18-20). In verses 23-27: Jesus interprets their questioning as rejection with emphatic accusations; 'Doubtless you will quote ... And you will say ... Truly I tell you ... But the truth is ... "He cites the precedents of Elijah and Elisha (1 Kings 17; 2 Kings 5) for judgement of Israel. In verses 28-30: Deut 18.20 prescribed death for false prophets, after their word does not prove true (see 7.22-23). Comments or Questions..
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