A Biblical Vision, Part II: Mastering the New Testament Witness to Christ

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A B i b l i ca l Vi s i on, Par t I I : Mas ter i ng the New Tes tament Wi tnes s to Chr i s t

2. The devil is a liar (lies and deception are his most effective and cunning tactical approach and weapon), John 8.44 – You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” 3. We do spiritual battle with the enemy through our handling (quoting and use of) the Holy Scriptures, Eph. 6.16-17 – In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; [17] and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

VII. Jesus’ Public Announcement of His Identity as the Messiah

Luke 4.18-19 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, [19] to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

A. The disciples following the Baptism: earliest disciples of Jesus

1. Early followers of Jesus after the baptism, John 1.35-51

a. John’s announcement of Jesus as the One whom he came to bear witness about, John 1.36ff.

b. Introduction of some of John’s followers who become disciples of Jesus

2. The Two (John and Andrew), John 1.40

3. Peter (Simon), John 1.41