Foundations for Christian Mission, Student Workbook, SW04

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F O U N D A T I O N S F O R C H R I S T I A N M I S S I O N

2. It is an anointing of righteousness, Ps. 45.7, cf. Heb. 1.9.

3. The King to come would be a lover of justice and equity , Ps. 99.4.

4. Jesus preached the Good News of forgiveness and shalom to the poor, Luke 6.20.

5. The Messianic prophecies speak of One who would cause the poor of humankind to exult in God, Isa. 29.19-20.

6. Ministry to the poor is undeniable proof of Jesus’ Messiahship.

a. The object of his attention : his choice of texts (Messianic Servant)

b. The object of his calling : the anointing of the Holy Spirit

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c. The objects of his ministry : the poor, the captive, the blind, the oppressed

d. The object of his purpose : to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor

B. Jesus authenticates his Messiahship to John the Baptist through works of justice and preaching to the poor, Luke 7.18-23.

1. John the Baptist’s doubts: are you the One who is to come, or shall we look for another? , v. 19.