The Worst First Sermon Ever. Part 2
This week I am preaching the second part of the two-part sermon, "The Worst First Sermon Ever"--focusing on the first part of Luke chapter 4. Last week we heard the sermon that Jesus preached and learned about a surprising twist that he included in order to teach about the expansive grace of God . Then he said a few more things that didn't sit too well with everyone gathered. Then it got real. The people who were listening turned from being pleased to filled with rage, and then these people, who had known Jesus his whole life, tried to kill him. Some altar call, eh? Let's read. 21 He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” 22 All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked. 23 Jesus said to them, “Surely you will quote this proverb to me: ‘Physician, heal yourself!’ And you will tell me, ‘Do here in your hometown what we have heard tha...