Luke 4:18

German Bible Tafel (Tafelbibel) 1911

Der Geist des Herrn ist auf Mir, darum hat Er Mich gesalbt, daß Ich den Armen die gute Botschaft verkündige, Er hat Mich gesandt, gesund zu machen, die zerknirschten Herzens sind,

Was bedeutet das?

In Luke 4:18, Jesus is speaking about his mission as proclaimed by the Holy Spirit. He says he was anointed to bring good news to those in need, heal the sad and broken-hearted, free captives, restore sight to the blind, and set free the oppressed.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine you have a friend who feels really down because they lost their favorite toy. Jesus is saying that he came to help people like your friend feel better again, just as if he could magically find the lost toy and make them smile again.

Historischer Hintergrund

Luke wrote this gospel in the late first century AD for a wider Roman audience. Jesus was quoting from Isaiah 61:1-2, a passage that spoke of God's promised deliverance through His Messiah. The setting is Nazareth, where Jesus first publicly announced his mission to those who knew him.

Anwendung für heute

Consider someone you know going through a tough time, like losing their job or battling an illness. Like Jesus, we can offer our support and hope, helping them feel less alone and more hopeful about the future.

Themen

• salvation
• hope
• forgiveness
• deliverance
• faith
• healing

Verwandte Verse

• Isaiah 61:1-2
• Matthew 4:17
• Mark 1:15
• Luke 4:19
• John 8:32

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Häufige Fragen

Why did Jesus choose to quote from Isaiah in Luke 4:18?

Jesus quoted Isaiah because the passage aligns with his mission to bring good news and healing. It shows he saw himself as fulfilling the prophecy of God's Messiah.

How does Luke 4:18 apply to social justice issues today?

Luke 4:18 can inspire actions that address inequality and injustice, encouraging believers to advocate for those marginalized and oppressed in society.

What does 'anointed' mean in this context?

'Anointed' here means chosen by God with a special purpose. It shows Jesus was selected by the Holy Spirit to carry out his mission of bringing good news and healing.

How can we interpret the phrase 'recovering of sight to the blind'?

This phrase symbolizes spiritual restoration, where people who were blinded by sin or misunderstanding gain new insight into God’s truth through Jesus' teachings.