“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.” —Luke 4: 18-19, 21 NLT

Examining the Text
1. Read through the passage in two different translations.
2. As you heard the Scripture, what stood out to you?
3. Are there any questions that you have about the text to discuss?
4. Are there other portions of Scripture this passages brings to mind?

Sermon Review and Application
1. How do you define the kingdom of God?
2. How is God leading you to live out the kingdom exactly where you are?