Crowds represent many things to us – some are welcome and some are not.
Tag: Luke 4
Expecting a Miracle
Living with the expectation that God continues to work miracles in this world, that angels continue to visit, is living a life of joy.
Lord of the Sabbath – Part 2
On another Sabbath he went into the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was shriveled. The Pharisees and the teachers of the law were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched...
A Day in Capernaum: Recovering the Sight of the Blind
Homes in Capernaum. This week in worship, we reflected on Luke 4:31-44. Following are three vignettes of this day in Capernaum. "'The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to preach...
A Day in Capernaum: Liberating the Oppressed
Peter's house in Capernaum. This week in worship, we reflected on Luke 4:31-44. Following are three vignettes of this day in Capernaum. "'The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to...
A Day in Capernaum: Proclaiming Release to the Prisoners
Black stones are from the 1st century synagogue in Capernaum. This week in worship, we reflected on Luke 4:31-44. Following are three vignettes of this day in Capernaum. When Jesus was in his hometown Nazareth (Luke 4:1-32), less than a...