Sunday 2nd February 2025
You are welcome to worship in person this Sunday at 10.15am.
We are also live streaming our services. The service can be seen each Sunday morning commencing at 10.15am. Here is the link to our YouTube channel to access the live streaming:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEm1fJeADpcP6gO1BsBKcg/live
Luke 4:14-30 / Beyond Knowing Jesus: A Faith That Follows
In Luke 4:14-30, Jesus returns to his hometown, Nazareth, declaring that he is the fulfillment of Scripture. At first, the people admire him, recognising him as Joseph’s son. However, their attitude shifts when Jesus highlights that God’s blessings are not based on heritage or entitlement but on faith. He references Elijah and Elisha, who performed miracles for Gentiles rather than Israelites, challenging their assumptions about divine favour.
This enraged the crowd because they believed they were deserving of Jesus’ miracles by virtue of their status as his townspeople. They could not accept that God’s grace extended beyond them to outsiders. Their anger escalated to the point where they attempted to drive Jesus out of town and even kill him. However, Jesus simply walked away.
This passage emphasises that faith is more than acknowledgment—it requires action. Following Jesus means embracing a faith that goes beyond status and comfort, living in a way that reflects his presence. It challenges us to examine our faith, ensuring it is based on trust and obedience rather than privilege. IL-WOONG.
Our Mission is to
Connect with people in Jesus;
Build each other up in faith; and to
Become Like Jesus.