Joshua Boyd
Key Scripture: Luke 4:18 (NLT)
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see,
that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come.”
1. Jesus’ Mission Statement
- When Jesus read Isaiah’s prophecy in Luke 4, He announced why He came: to bring good news — not judgment.
2. The Story of Humanity — Like a Movie Plot
- Think of history as a movie:
- The Hero (God) creates humans and gives them authority on Earth — “the keys to the house.”
- The Villain (Satan) deceives them and takes control, introducing death, sickness, and poverty.
- The Hero’s Plan: even from the beginning, God had a rescue mission — a Rescuer was coming.
3. The Arrival of the Rescuer
- He didn’t arrive as a warrior king but as a baby — God became one of us to rescue us.
- The Rescuer took upon Himself the curse of sin and death.
4. Accepting the Rescue
- Jesus rescued everyone, but only those who accept His gift experience freedom.
- But the truth is: we are living in the middle of the story — the rescue is in motion, and the ending is already written.
5. Life in the Kingdom of the Rescued
- Believers live under a different Kingdom even while in this world.
- The gospel replaces every “bad news” with a promise:
- To the poor → You don’t have to be poor anymore.
- To the sick → You are healed.
- To the depressed → There is joy in God’s presence.
- To the hopeless → There is life and life more abundant.
6. The Big Picture: Ephesians 2:3–10
- Humanity was dead in sin, but God, rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ.
- God has a plan for every life — and it’s a good plan.
Summary Points
- The gospel = Good News, not condemnation.
- Jesus came as the Rescuer, fulfilling God’s long-planned redemption story.
- The “movie” of humanity ends in victory for those who receive Him.
- Believers live by Heaven’s rule — healed, provided for, and filled with life.
- Our mission: share the Good News everywhere we go.
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