Fulfillment- stories for God's covenant with Israelites: unlikely promise- son

From John the Baptist preparing for Jesus to beloved Son of God baptized by John

Jesus lunches his kingdom mission - preach good news to the poor and freedom

Jesus' transformation talking about Jesus' EXODUS

God about to do something that significant as He did for Abraham

Jewish wanted to be nothing more than being free

Mary goes from a no-name girl to the mother of the future king of the world

Everything is backward in Luke story - Jesus reveals himself by turning world

You are my Son - Psalm 2; With you I am well pleased - Isaiah 42

Being poor: Low social status - Jesus was here for them: set the oppressed free

Jesus appointed 12 men: an intentional symbol for 12 tribes in Israelites

Reconciled, blessed, radical way of life and Jesus is leading the way: die on the cross

Jesus and disciples' road trip reminded the ancient Israelites' road trip with Moses

Community of people who learned to live in a totally new way- outsiders welcome

Father and the prodigal son - the faithful son was not happy - Father talked

You have been faithful, and we have to celebrate with your lost brother

Only when we submit ourselves to the upside-down kingdom, we can know Jesus!

Luke described following Jesus as a journey in life

Parable of the prodigal son - a foolish son runs away and came back repentant

Jesus' last Passover, Pilate emphasized Jesus' innocence 3 times....

Royal treatment at entry - Jesus was weeping as he arrived in Jerusalem: He saw

First thing he did was driving out the money changers- den of robbers

Jesus celebrated the ancient Jewish holiday 'Passover' with His disciples

Rebel king, Jesus loved his enemies to the very end- Jesus died, innocent and alone

Joseph asked for Jesus' body and some women found Jesus' grave empty

Jesus showed up and walked along with his followers - they were blind to Jesus

Some women said that He was alive and it was crazy, they were going home

Jesus broke bread with them, and they saw Jesus! Jesus disappeared. Another meal