St. John's Lutheran Church – Britton, SD

Tag: Rejection

  • They Spoke Well of Him and Then Drove Him Out of Town

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    In the sermon based on Luke 4:16-30, the contrasting reactions of Ezra’s audience and Jesus’ hometown illustrate the power of Scripture and the offense taken. While Ezra’s reading inspires worship, Jesus’ proclamation as the Messiah incites rage, revealing how familiarity and unmet expectations can lead to rejection of God’s truth.