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IVP New Testament Commentary Series – Jesus, the One Who Comes (3:21-4:13)
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IVP New Testament Commentary Series
Luke
John's Preaching and Jesus' Qualifications for Ministry (3:1-4:13)
Jesus, the One Who Comes (3:21-4:13)
Jesus, the One Who Comes (3:21-4:13)
John has pointed to Jesus, so Luke turns now to describe Jesus' preparation for ministry. A divine endorsement accompanies Jesus' arrival (3:21-22), while the genealogy (3:23-38) and the temptations (4:1-13) give his historical and spiritual credentials. These latter two passages highlight Jesus' connection to Adam, showing that Jesus, though unique, has come to serve all humanity. Jesus' faithfulness to his ministry, along with God's endorsement of him, is the theme of Luke's opening presentation of Jesus' ministry.
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