Luke
4:14-21
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary & sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
- "Kingdom and Repentance," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
- IV.XXIII.1, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter XII, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
- IV.8, IV.21, Against Marcion, (c. 210)
- Chapter XI, Against Praxeas, Tertullian (c. 213)
- Commentary on a Harmony of the Evangelists, John Calvin, 1558:
- From the Geneva Notes.
- "Who Christ is and for what reason he came he shows from the prophet Isaiah."
- From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
- "By Christ, sinners may be loosed from the bonds of guilt, and by his Spirit and grace from the bondage of corruption."
- From
Wesley's
Notes.
John Wesley
(1703-1791).
- "It was the Jewish custom to read standing, but to preach sitting."
- From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "Others besides rabbins were allowed to address the congregation."
- From The
People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "The man brought up among them was about to address them for the first time. The report from other places preceded this visit; the passage was remarkable, and doubtless there was something in the appearance of our Lord, especially under these circumstances, which would command unusual attention--Schaff. His mother, brethren and sisters were probably present."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary,
Luke 4:14-21, David Schnasa Jacobsen, at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary,
2019.
- "This lection reminded me of a book title from a few years back: Good News is Bad News is Good News."
- "When He Opened the Book," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2019.
- "For me, the danger is over-familiarity."
- Living by the Word, Cleophus J. LaRue, The Christian Century, 2019.
- "How would Norman Rockwell have painted Jesus' homecoming to Nazareth?"
- "When Is It Jubilee?" Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2019.
- "When is it Jubilee? We’ll never see it. But we can access the ideal, just as the ancients did, by celebrating it, moving toward it, and dreaming of justice."
- A Provocation, Richard Swanson, Provoking the Gospel, 2019.
- "That is the thing to notice this week: the crushed and the broken have their names recorded in the Book of Heaven. God is at work healing the Creation."
- "Release to the Captives," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2019.
- "Would you agree that much of the time we live in the illusion of our complete freedom? What is holding you ‘captive?’ What would release look like for you?"
- "Read Aloud," Lynn Miller, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
- Commentary,
Luke 4:14-21, Ruth Anne Reese, at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary,
2016.
- "Luke 4:14-21 is the opening scene in the ministry of Jesus. It is Jesus' manifesto for the work ahead."
- "A Peculiar Power," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2016.
- "Power – at least the power of the Holy Spirit, the power, that is, of God – is demonstrated not by any accomplishments or attributes one claims for one's own self but only through what it accomplishes for others."
- "A Life-Changing Epiphany," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
- "Jesus' sermon in Nazareth is a life-changer. Our preaching is life-changing."
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- "The Charismatic Messiah," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
- Center for Excellence in Preaching, Scott Hoezee, commentary, textual notes, illustrations, 2016.
- "Reading the Text," Lynn Miller, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
- "Today," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
- "What difference would it make in your faith journey if you simply substituted 'today' for 'tomorrow' or 'someday?' How would a sense of urgency change everything? For you? For your congregation? For your community?"
- "The Year of the Lord's Favor," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
- Comentario del San Lucas 4:14-21 por Nancy Elizabeth Bedford, Working Preacher, 2016.
- "Keeping our Eyes on Christ," Commented Bible Passages from Taize, 2012.
- Commentary,
Luke 4:14-21, Karoline Lewis, at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary,
2013.
- "...the God of Luke-Acts intentionally and continually invades, initiates, and even invites any and all theological deliberation, exploration, and imagination. Such theological thinking takes time and cannot be straightforwardly encapsulated in convenient statements of theoretical intent. Rather, Jesus’ words are a call to real life, real people, real time. This is God in our present and in our reality."
- "Cliffhanger! Jesus Rejected at Nazareth!" Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
- "...But now, we need to stop woolgathering and listen to what he has to say. He's seated now and has opened his mouth to speak."
- "Handed Over and Given Back," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
- "Gail O’Day argues that the perfect tense of should be translated 'is now fulfilled' instead of 'has been fulfilled' (NRSV) because the perfect tense is intended to show an action that is completed in the present moment but that has ongoing significance."
- "Jesus' Inaugural Address," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
- "God offers words of comfort, but such words only mean something to those living with discomfort."
- Holy Textures, Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours,
Luke 4:14-21, David Ewart, 2013.
- "A passage like this always reminds me of Jonah. When the Spirit of the Lord shows up - run away! Because a God-sized blessing always comes with a God-sized mission."
- "Prodigal Grace,," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2013.
- "When we look at our world through the lenses of God’s grace, it changes everything. We can no longer view others as 'competition' that we have to outdo in our piety in order to 'make it in' to heaven. Everybody 'makes it in' because God wills it. Period. The whole creation is to be drawn into the peace and love and life of God’s kingdom."
- "Going Home Again," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
- "How does Jesus' reading from the prophet Isaiah speak today? Who are the poor, the captive, the blind, the oppressed? Is it us? Is it others?"
- Commentary,
Luke 4:14-21, Roy Harrisville, at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary,
2010.
- "A change in condition always accompanies an encounter with the divine. Radical change is what Jesus proclaims and will perform. Jesus does not merely affirm the condition of his children. He is about the reversal of fortunes that results not just in change in one's environmental state, but in the person itself."
- Comentario del Evangelio por Nicolás Panotto, Lucas 4:14-21, Working Preacher, 2013.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
-
"First
Thoughts on Year C Gospel Passages in the Lectionary,"
Epiphany 3,
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "Luke necessarily turns the focus here to individuals who need freedom and salvation because such was the focus of many anecdotes about Jesus and this remains valid and real for all of us, but the broader vision is not lost, including Israel?s restoration (see Acts 1:5). Such good news, such peace, such liberating work of the Spirit, remains the core activity of the Christ (anointed) community."
- Exegetical
Notes by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian
Resources.
- "Being "spiritual" does not mean escaping the world, but a radical engagement with the poor and oppressed of the world."
-
Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement,
2010.
- "Hearing is an intimate thing. The words literally come all the way inside one's body where they are then 'processed' and understood through ones neural connections. Hearing Jesus' words, connecting them with the fulfillment of scripture, seeing Jesus' ministry of 'release' on behalf of the poor--all this is apprehended intimately, right now, today."
-
"Scripture Opened," Cathy Lessmann, Sabbatheology, The
Crossings Community, 2010.
- "Jesus was anointed with the Spirit (the active presence of God) at his baptism ultimately for the benefit of the poor, the oppressed, the blind, the captives (vv. 14, 18, 19); so we who are Jesus-trusters, at our baptisms are likewise imbued with that Spirit for the sake of the poor, oppressed, and captives."
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"Fully-Filled Epiphany," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
- "This does not mean no action, but it does mean no cultural imperialism. This does not mean no compassion, but it does mean no whimsical feelings without my being there with and alongside those who are before me (the COM in compassion means ?with?)..."
-
Commentary, Luke 4:14-30, Madeline McClenney-Sadler,
The African American Lectionary, 2008.
- "Praise be to God that we have an opportunity to be the hands, feet, and mouths that offer liberation to the captive, friendship to the friendless, and a hand-up to those who are down."
- "Jesus Rejected at Nazareth," Gospel Analysis, Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
- Laterally Luke, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
-
"Proclaiming the Righteous Reign of Jesus: Luke 4 and the Justice of God,"
David L. Tiede, Texts in Context, Word & World,
Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1987.
- "The platform of Jesus' mission and the content of his call to discipleship are filled with God's passion for the outcast, the poor, the oppressed, and the lost."
- "Forgiveness is God's Purpose," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Forgiveness," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001.
-
"Good News to the Poor," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
- "How is the role of the Servant performed by the church today?"
-
Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
Luke 4:14-21. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
- "To be praised by everyone is either faint praise or an accumulation of political capital."
-
"What is
'Gospel'?" Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic
Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family
Activity, Support Materials.
- "What news has excited you recently? How has that news changed your daily life? How has it given you hope?"
-
"God
is a Visionary (Luke 4:16-21)," John C. Purdy. Chapter 3 of God
With a Human Face (1993), republished at Religion
Online.
- "Also, we have begun to wonder: When some deprive others of their liberty, who are the captives? Is not the whole nation somehow captive to a criminal justice system that makes people worse, not better, citizens? Is it only the slave who is enslaved? Those who hold others captive are often themselves captured - like Br?er Rabbit stuck to the Tar Baby."
- Lectionary
Commentary and Preaching Paths (Epiphany C3), by Dennis Bratcher, at
The Christian Resource Institute.
- "In the life of this One who came, we are called to live out that spirituality on a day to day basis as we encounter the poor, captives, the blind, and the oppressed. If we really are in the "today" of the Lord?s favor proclaimed by Jesus, then, indeed, "the eyes of all" are fixed on us. Words will not be enough. And our own strength will not be enough."
- "Gospel/Good News," "Rejection of Jesus," Luke 4:16-20, Wikipedia.
- Commentary,
Luke 4:14-21, David Schnasa Jacobsen, at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary,
2019.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Abogunrin, Samuel O., "Jesus'
Sevenfold Programmatic Declaration at Nazareth: An Exegesis of Luke
4:14-30 from and African Perspective," Black Theology, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Anderson,
"Broadening Horizons: The Rejection at Nazareth Pericope of Luke 4:16-30 in
Light of Recent Critical Trends," Interpretation, 1964.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Baawobr, Richard K., "Opening a
Narrative Programme: Luke 4:16-30 and the Black Bagr Narrative,"
Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Brown, Rebecca Pugh, "The Reign of
God as a Lens," The Living Pulpit, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Enniss, P.C.,
"The Christian Citizen, Luke 4:16-21; Philippians 2:5," Journal for
Preachers, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Good, Jack,
"Reluctant Prophet," The Christian Century, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Heen, Erik M.,
"Radical Patronage in Luke-Acts," Currents in Theology and Mission,
2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hertig, Paul,
"The Jubilee Mission of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke: Reversals of Fortunes,"
Missiology, 1998.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hill, David,
"The Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth (Luke 4:16-30)," Novum
Testamentum, 1971.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials -
"How Do Brethren Interpret a Text? Six Approaches to Luke 4:16-21,"
Brethren Life and Thought, 1983.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hug, James E., S.J.,
"Birthing the Peace of Justice," The Living Pulpit, 1997.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Kimball, Charles A., III,
"Jesus' Exposition of Scripture in Luke 4:16-30: An Inquiry in Light of
Jewish Hermeneutics," Perspectives in Religious Studies, 1994.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Matthey, Jacques,
"Luke 4:16-30 - The Spirit's Mission Manifesto - Jesus' Hermeneutics - and
Luke's Editorial," International Review of Mission, 2000.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Meeks, M Douglas and Blair Gilmer Meeks,
"Proclaiming the Lord's Favor: Preaching on Economics in an Election Year,"
Journal for Preachers, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Miller, Patrick D., Jr.,
"An Exposition of Luke 4:16-21," Interpretation, 1975.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Niedner, Frederick,
"Taking the Good News Home," The Christian Century, 2001.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - O'Day, Gail R., "'Today This Word Is Fulfilled in
Your Hearing': A Scriptural Hermeneutic of Biblical Authority," Word
& World, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Poirier, John C., "Jesus as an Elijianic Figure in
Luke 4:16-30," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2009.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Reymond, Robert L., "The Justification of Theology
with a Special Application to Contemporary Christology," Presbyterion,
1986.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Siker, Jeffrey S.,
"'First to the Gentiles': A Literary Analysis of Luke 4:16-30,"
Journal of Biblical Literature, 1992.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Tiede, David L., "Proclaiming the Righteous Reign of Jesus: Luke 4 and the Justice of God,"
Word & World, 1987.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Turner, Max,
"The Spirit and the Power of Jesus' Miracles in the Lucan Conception,"
Novum Testamentum, 1991.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Walker, T. Vaughn,
"Luke 4:16-30," Review and Expositor, 1988.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Wangerin, Mark E.,
3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, Concordia Journal, 1985.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Abogunrin, Samuel O., "Jesus'
Sevenfold Programmatic Declaration at Nazareth: An Exegesis of Luke
4:14-30 from and African Perspective," Black Theology, 2003.
- Sermons:
- "The Power of Today," Diana Butler Bass, Day 1, 2016.
- "Gospel Living Made Simple," The Rev. Charles Morris, 2013.
- "Nazareth," Jeremy Troxler, Faith and Leadership, 2007.
- "A Vision for the City," the Rev. Dr. D. Scott Weimer, Day 1, 2009.
- "With Jesus, Times Have Changed: Have You?" Walter W. Harms, Epiphany 3, 21 January 2007, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
- "Luke: The Gospel for the Poor," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
- "Today," the Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad, Day 1, 2001.
- "He's OK: He's Just Like Me!" L. Gregory Bloomquist, Saint Paul University, Ottawa.
- Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily:
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Epiphany 3C, 2016. Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2016, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
- Drama:
- "The Good News," from A Certain Jesus by Jose Ignacio and Maria Lopez Vigil. Ideal for catechetical and liturgical dramatization of today's gospel. Claretian Publications.
- "Life Sentence," Nadine Laughlin, dramatix.
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, Luke 4:20-21, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 4:14-21, Luke 4:14-21 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Luke 4:14-21 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
- Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for free.")
- Commercial Sites:
- "Set Free," Luke 4:14-21, graphics/films/worship ideas from Lumicon.
- Hymns and Music:
- “Sing Out! Sound the Trumpets! Proclaim Jubilee!,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrates the start of Jesus' ministry based Luke 4:14-21. Tune: TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
- Find Worship Resources & Suggested Other Readings for use with this text:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Luke
