In our text, Jesus is in the synagogue in his hometown. He reads from the book of Isaiah 61. Most scholars agree that the reading from Isiah would not have been part of the worship schedule that day. Jesus is not interested in following our program for worship. When he concluded the reading, all the people were amazed. The text Jesus read was slightly different than how we see it portrayed here in Luke Jesu put a period where Isiah had a comma; He was designating division between what had been in the past, and what the future will be. What does Jesus want to close the book on in our lives?

When we describe someone, we often use adjectives to describe them. We might say that they are funny, outgoing, or shy. We use these words to try to convey an image of the person. From the first page of Genesis to the last page of Revelation, the Bible describes God and His love for us. When we read the word of God, we get to know Him better because we are reading what He wants us to know about Him. How does God identify Himself in scripture? One of the most apparent themes throughout the bible is that there is only one true God.

When we describe someone, we often use adjectives to describe them. We might say that they are funny, outgoing, or shy. We use these words to try to convey an image of the person. From the first page of Genesis to the last page of Revelation, the Bible describes God and His love for us. When we read the word of God, we get to know Him better because we are reading what He wants us to know about Him. How does God identify Himself in scripture? One of the most apparent themes throughout the bible is that there is only one true God.

When we describe someone, we often use adjectives to describe them. We might say that they are funny, outgoing, or shy. We use these words to try to convey an image of the person. From the first page of Genesis to the last page of Revelation, the Bible describes God and His love for us. When we read the word of God, we get to know Him better because we are reading what He wants us to know about Him. How does God identify Himself in scripture? One of the most apparent themes throughout the bible is that there is only one true God.

Evening Service

We all desire God’s blessing. We want His favor and His presence. We pray for his hand on our lives, and we ask Him to use us. The trouble with blessing is that every blessing comes with something that none of us would ask for. What comes with blessing can disturb and trouble our lives. Often, the thing that accompanies blessing frustrates and challenges us. That thing is that there is a burden attached to every blessing. Every blessing includes a responsibility. The bible is clear, to those who are given much, much will be required. The angel came to Mary and told her that she was blessed and would be most favored of women. However, Mary would have to bear the burden and shame of being an unwed mother. It is important to keep our eyes on the blessing and not on the burden. When the burden becomes difficult, go back and thank God for the blessing. When we do that, He will give us the strength to endure the burden. Instead of fretting about the distractions and difficulties, we need to focus our eyes on the promise.

Evening Service

We all desire God’s blessing. We want His favor and His presence. We pray for his hand on our lives, and we ask Him to use us. The trouble with blessing is that every blessing comes with something that none of us would ask for. What comes with blessing can disturb and trouble our lives. Often, the thing that accompanies blessing frustrates and challenges us. That thing is that there is a burden attached to every blessing. Every blessing includes a responsibility. The bible is clear, to those who are given much, much will be required. The angel came to Mary and told her that she was blessed and would be most favored of women. However, Mary would have to bear the burden and shame of being an unwed mother. It is important to keep our eyes on the blessing and not on the burden. When the burden becomes difficult, go back and thank God for the blessing. When we do that, He will give us the strength to endure the burden. Instead of fretting about the distractions and difficulties, we need to focus our eyes on the promise.

Evening Service

We all desire God’s blessing. We want His favor and His presence. We pray for his hand on our lives, and we ask Him to use us. The trouble with blessing is that every blessing comes with something that none of us would ask for. What comes with blessing can disturb and trouble our lives. Often, the thing that accompanies blessing frustrates and challenges us. That thing is that there is a burden attached to every blessing. Every blessing includes a responsibility. The bible is clear, to those who are given much, much will be required. The angel came to Mary and told her that she was blessed and would be most favored of women. However, Mary would have to bear the burden and shame of being an unwed mother. It is important to keep our eyes on the blessing and not on the burden. When the burden becomes difficult, go back and thank God for the blessing. When we do that, He will give us the strength to endure the burden. Instead of fretting about the distractions and difficulties, we need to focus our eyes on the promise.

There is nothing in life that does not come with a price. Most people get hung up on the price it costs to live for God. Our text in Luke paints this in a stark way. Our relationship with God surpasses any other relationship in life. It cost God everything to give us what He gave for free. Salvation is free, but living a life for God comes at a cost. There is a cost to living for God, but not living for God also comes at a price. Romans tells us that the wages of sin are death. Everything worthwhile in life comes at a cost. The question is, why would we want to pay the price for something that will not last? A good life comes at a price, but so does a bad life. Revenge, anger, and hatred all come at a price. The price for these things always comes from us and from a reservoir that we don’t have. It costs something to forgive, but it costs much more not to. When you pay the price, what are you getting? If you pay the price for anger or bitterness, all you get is more anger and bitterness. If you pay the price for love, you get more love. Which is better? If we have to pay the price, it is better to go in style! Our text is clear that being a disciple comes at a cost, but that cost is worth it.

There is nothing in life that does not come with a price. Most people get hung up on the price it costs to live for God. Our text in Luke paints this in a stark way. Our relationship with God surpasses any other relationship in life. It cost God everything to give us what He gave for free. Salvation is free, but living a life for God comes at a cost. There is a cost to living for God, but not living for God also comes at a price. Romans tells us that the wages of sin are death. Everything worthwhile in life comes at a cost. The question is, why would we want to pay the price for something that will not last? A good life comes at a price, but so does a bad life. Revenge, anger, and hatred all come at a price. The price for these things always comes from us and from a reservoir that we don’t have. It costs something to forgive, but it costs much more not to. When you pay the price, what are you getting? If you pay the price for anger or bitterness, all you get is more anger and bitterness. If you pay the price for love, you get more love. Which is better? If we have to pay the price, it is better to go in style! Our text is clear that being a disciple comes at a cost, but that cost is worth it.

There is nothing in life that does not come with a price. Most people get hung up on the price it costs to live for God. Our text in Luke paints this in a stark way. Our relationship with God surpasses any other relationship in life. It cost God everything to give us what He gave for free. Salvation is free, but living a life for God comes at a cost. There is a cost to living for God, but not living for God also comes at a price. Romans tells us that the wages of sin are death. Everything worthwhile in life comes at a cost. The question is, why would we want to pay the price for something that will not last? A good life comes at a price, but so does a bad life. Revenge, anger, and hatred all come at a price. The price for these things always comes from us and from a reservoir that we don’t have. It costs something to forgive, but it costs much more not to. When you pay the price, what are you getting? If you pay the price for anger or bitterness, all you get is more anger and bitterness. If you pay the price for love, you get more love. Which is better? If we have to pay the price, it is better to go in style! Our text is clear that being a disciple comes at a cost, but that cost is worth it.