week of 6/14

Unit 22  Session 2

THE HOMETOWN REJECTED

Luke 4:16-30

 

Key Concept:

Jesus' identity and the gospel message can lead to rejection.

Luke 4 contains a couple of well-known milestones in Jesus' ministry, such as Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. Then Jesus began His ministry in Galilee. Based upon the parallels from the other Gospel accounts, Jesus had already called His disciples and performed miracles at this time. His reputation and authority were spreading amongst the Jewish people. The people in Jesus' hometown of Nazareth, however, would have their own opinion on this matter.

As you examine Luke 4:16-30:

 

✞   Note that Jesus identified Himself as the Anointed One Whom Isaiah said would preach 

    good news and set the captives free.

✞   Reflect that Jesus' hometown questioned His identity and authority after He preached 

    grace for Gentiles.