The Religious Life of Jesus

Luke 4:16-30

Jesus is our Example• 1 Peter 2:21 To this you were called,

because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

• 1 Corinthians 11:1 Imitate me just as I also imitate Christ

• Luke 9:23 follow Me • Lk 14:27,33 a disciple

Religious Life of Jesus• Luke 2:41-52 example of parents• His Father’s business• v.52 Jesus increased in wisdom and

stature, and in favor with God and men.• Lk 3:23 began at about age of 30 • After baptism v.21-22• Scripture in His heart Psalm 119:11• Applied to His life Lk 4:1-13 to pray 5:16

Religious Habits of Jesus• Luke 4:16-30 attended synagogue • a regular custom• Read the scripture v.16• Knew the scripture v.21• Applied the scripture v.23-27• Taught the scripture v.31

Religious Habits of Jesus• Lk 5:16 withdrew to pray (habit)• 3:21 at His baptism• 6:12 all night before big decision of

selecting apostles• 9:28-29 at His transfiguration• 11:1-13 provoked disciples • 22:32 prayed for Peter• 22:41,44 night before He died• 23:34 for enemies while being killed