Tag: Luke 4:21-30

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  Raging At Jesus – A Sermon On Luke 4:21-30

  January 30, 2022

  When was the last time Jesus just really ticked you off? When have you been filled with rage at Jesus for something he said or did? And what was that about? When was the last time you were so angry with Jesus that you wanted to throw him off a cliff? I’ve not seen or Read more
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  The One Thing We All Have In Common – A Sermon On Luke 4:21-30

  February 3, 2019

  The people in the synagogue were looking forward to some hometown privilege. They see themselves as special and they are ticked off when they realize that Jesus won’t play to their presumed privilege and that they are being passed over. That’s what enrages them. They are raging mad about being passed over. And I can’t… Read more
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  Borders and the Politics of Jesus – A Sermon on Luke 4:21-30

  January 31, 2016

  Today’s gospel (Luke 4:21-30) needs to be heard and can really only be understood in the context of last week’s gospel (Luke 4:14-21). So let’s take a look at where we are. Jesus has been baptized, has overcome the temptations in the wilderness, and has returned to the synagogue of his childhood in Nazareth. He Read more
• Agendas in Nazareth, A Sermon on Luke 4:21-30

  February 3, 2013

  “What’s your plan for the day?” It’s a question I often ask my wife; usually on the weekend. But sometimes in the evenings after work I’ll say, “What’s your plan for this evening?” They seem like innocent enough questions and often they are. I’m really interested in what she wants to do and what’s going Read more
• How Wild Is Your Jesus?

  January 31, 2010

  The collect and readings for today, the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany may be found here. The appointed gospel is Luke 4:21-30: 21Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” 22All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. Read more