Jesus is doing a new thing, and he invites us to reframe the way we think about him by using three illustrations: you wouldn't fast at a wedding, patch an old garment with a brand new piece of cloth, or pour new wine into old wine skins. Jesus always surprises us, and this story is no exception.

Jesus invites Levi the tax collector to leave everything and follow Him. In doing this, Jesus demonstrates His love for even the most hated members of society.

Jesus encounters 2 men who need healing; a leper and a paralytic. Both of their stories have something to teach us about ourselves and how we respond to Jesus.

Jesus is gaining a following. He turns his attention to a simple fisherman named Peter who must ask himself whether he can follow Jesus not just because of His teaching and miracles but because of His holiness

In Luke 4, we see two opposite reactions to Jesus' teaching and healing in Nazareth and Capernaum. Jesus grew up in Nazareth, but he felt at home in Capernaum. C.J. encourages us to ask, How can we be more like the people of Capernaum?

Most people begin a movement by attempting to persuade others to follow him. Jesus begins his movement by offending hearers. Listen as CJ walks through opening sermon of Jesus.

Before Jesus begins his ministry, God sends him into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil. Why would God do this? And who even is the Devil really?

In Luke 3, John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus by channeling the Old Testament prophets, calling people to a "baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins." Jesus called him the greatest of all men. Still, he was not enough.

We continue our series in the book of Luke, moving ahead to the very first words spoken by Jesus as a 12 year old in the temple. It is striking to hear what Jesus says and the implications of this for us. He is doing a new thing. We have a new kind of relationship with the Father because of His relationship with the Father.

This week begins our new series in the gospel of Luke. C.J. helped us understand the author, audience, and purpose for the book and called us to become like Theophilus, a beloved friend of God, who is seeking to know who Jesus is and what He has done.