Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for January 24, 2021

In the Power of the Spirit

Luke 4:16-21

1. Introduction

• crucial role of The Holy Spirit: defensively and offensively
• fulfillment in the person of Jesus (Isa. 61:1-3)
• unfinished sentence and two-act drama
• extension of the mission (John 20:21, Eph. 1:22-23)

2. The Holy Spirit’s Crucial Role

• conceived (1:35), descended (3:22), led (4:1) and anointed (4:18)
• a refusal and a result
• from the wilderness to the synagogue

3. The Comprehension of the Mission

• release, recovery and liberation
• two errors to avoid: limitation and absence (Rev. 3:17)
• ultimate objective

4. The Mobilization of the Message

• speak, show and pray
• heralding good news
• target: the captive, blind and oppressed
• going on offense with Jesus in the power of The Spirit

5. So What?

• Recognizing The Spirit’s crucial role in the life of Jesus, employ the defensive and offensive elements of Holy Spirit dependence.
• “If the highest value is communion with Him, then we will never wish to live shamefully before Him and will always long to display His beauty to others.” (J. Elliff)
• “Holy Spirit, breathe on me, fill me with power divine. Kindle a flame of love and zeal with in this heart of mine.” (McKinney)