A Day of Good News
2 Kings 6:24–7:16
“What we’re doing is not right. This is a day of good news and we are keeping it to ourselves....” 2 Kings 7:9 NIV
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Luke 4:18–19 ESV
• Everyone is searching for a connection with the eternal. Ecclesiastes 3:11
o “Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart…” (ESV).
o “Also He has put eternity in their hearts…” (NKJV).
• Jesus is the hope of all people. Matthew 12:21
o “And in his name the Gentiles will hope” (ESV).
o “In his name the nations will put their hope” (NIV).
• The Grace of God is available to all. Luke 4:19
o “…proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor” (ESV).