Sunday Sermon by Kevin Jensen
Jesus did not receive the best welcome when he preached in his hometown of Nazareth. After all, he was simply a young man who had grown up there. Why should anyone think he had authority from God? Jesus warned the people that no prophet is accepted in his hometown, and they would miss out on God's blessings if they did not respond to his call. Just as familiarity led them to treat Jesus with contempt, so our familiarity with Jesus and knowledge of his love might tempt us to take him for granted. But his warning to the people of Nazareth calls us to treat our Lord with great reverence and honor.
Text: Luke 4:14-30