This morning we look at Jesus’ first sermon in Luke 4, and wow—it did not go over well. At first, the hometown crowd was impressed, but when Jesus challenged their assumptions and reminded them that God’s grace extends to outsiders too, things turned ugly fast. It’s a powerful reminder that Jesus’ ministry, from the start, was Spirit-filled, bold, and deeply focused on the least and the lost. And it raises some tough questions for us: Are we making space for the Spirit in our lives like Jesus did? Are we open to hearing truth—even from people we think we know too well? And do we really depend on Jesus, or just fit Him in when it’s convenient? The good news is this: when Jesus is all we have, we find He’s all we need. As we head into the weekend, let’s make time to rest, reflect, and remember where every blessing comes from.

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This morning, we look at the temptation of Jesus in Luke 4:1–13, where Jesus faces three key temptations—comfort, power, and safety—right after His baptism and just before starting His public ministry. Each temptation challenges His mission and identity, but Jesus resists by leaning on Scripture, staying rooted in truth, and trusting the Father. The big takeaway is this: even Jesus was tempted, so we shouldn’t be surprised when we are too. But temptation isn’t sin—how we respond to it matters. Like Jesus, we can resist by staying grounded in God’s Word, prayer, and community. The good news? We’re not alone. Jesus has been there, and He gives us strength to stand firm.

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Today we looked at the genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3:23–38, and while it might seem like one of those parts of Scripture to skip, it actually tells us something really powerful. I talked about the differences between Luke’s and Matthew’s genealogies—how Matthew traces Jesus’ line back to Abraham to show He’s the fulfillment of Jewish promises, while Luke goes all the way back to Adam to show that Jesus came for everyone, not just the Jewish people. That’s one of the beautiful things about the Gospel—Jesus is both the fulfillment of Israel’s hope and the Savior of the whole world. So, whether you connect more with the deep roots of tradition or the wide reach of grace, the takeaway is the same: Jesus came for you, for me, for all. And if He came for all of us, maybe we ought to live, love, and treat each other like that really matters.

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