Tag Archives: Nazareth

When Church is Over

I suppose just about everyone can relate to the story of Jesus returning to his home town of Nazareth (Luke 4:14ff), but especially those who have been away from the place where they grew up for a significant amount of time. Just as it’s hard for us not to think of our hometown in theContinue reading “When Church is Over”

When Jesus Went Home

Here’s some verse that encapsulates Jesus’ return to Nazareth and the reception He received to a message He shared in the synagogue on the Sabbath. Back home in Nazareth. Comfortable places, familiar faces. Home church in Nazareth. Where everyone knows the story of you— Or at least they think they do. Message from God shared.Continue reading “When Jesus Went Home”

Is He Amazed By Us?

Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? 3 Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’tContinue reading “Is He Amazed By Us?”