Isagani L.

Bandoc Ph D
The programmatic Speech
Luke 4:18-20/Mt.
Basis: The Prophet Isaiah

Image of Jesus Projected:

A prophet who speaks in behalf of God
Themes:
Liberation
 From any form of enslavement
As students, what are those that you must be
liberated from?

Well-being
 Ginhawa ng buhay
 Success, peace, justice, and love
Jesus’ Ministry was:
a. Liberating
In what way?
b. Hope bearing
what proofs can we give?
c. Inclusive
In what instances can we claim
this?
Missionary Response:
 As followers of Jesus, we are made to follow his
teachings and examples in our thoughts, words,
and actions.
 How? This is for everybody to reflect on.
Isagani L. Bandoc Ph D
God’s Kingdom
 A metaphor that sums up the core of Jesus’
ministry (teachings and examples)

 A master symbol concretizing within the

Jewish context what God wants and does for
His people.

 It is the state when we allow God’s will to

prevail our lives
Mt. 13: 33
Main Messages:
 God’s reign is powerfully transformative

 Great changes will take place when the

values of the kingdom are accepted by
the society.

 Our role is to create opportunities for the

Kingdom of God to grow.
Basic Characteristics of the Kingdom
of God:

1. Holistic: It covers all the aspects of our lives

(i.e. social, political, economic, spiritual and
the like)

2. Present and future: It concerns the here and

now and not just after life.

3. Gift and task: It is a reality but we need to

work for its realization
Missionary Response:
How can you help realize God’s kingdom?

In your self

With your peers

In your family

In the society/community where you live

Isagani L. Bandoc Ph D
Inspired word
1 Peter 2:9-10
Nature of the Church
1. Christianity is being a missionary
Basis: God’s love for humanity and creation as
exemplified by Jesus.