1. A Life of Wonder, Witness and Wrath Luke 4:14-30

2. The Home Coming

3. Matt. 13:54-58Matt. 13:54-58 Mark 6:1-6Mark 6:1-6 John 4:44John 4:44 Also Recorded By…

4. The Home Coming News of Him spread Concerning His… Wisdom and Power Matthew 13:54 “...He taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished and said, "Where did this Man get this wisdom and these mighty works?”

5. The Home Coming News of Him spread Concerning His… Wisdom and Power Mark 6:2 “...And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, "Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands!”

6. The Home Coming Goes to the synagogue on Sabbath Reads Isaiah 61:1-2 "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD,…

7. The Home Coming Goes to the synagogue on Sabbath Sits down and begins to teach The prophecy is fulfilled!

8. They Witnessed Luke 4:22 So all bore witness to Him, and marveled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth. And they said, "Is this not Joseph's son?"

9. They Witnessed His Fame & Glory Before He Arrived. Teaching as one with authority.Teaching as one with authority. Forgiving Sins.Forgiving Sins. Healing powers.Healing powers. Raising the dead.Raising the dead. Power over evil spirits.Power over evil spirits.

10. They Witnessed They now face a decision. He is either…He is either… –Crazy. –Liar. –Messiah. His claims demand a decision!His claims demand a decision!

11. They Wondered Luke 4:22 So all bore witness to Him, and marveled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth. And they said, "Is this not Joseph's son?"

12. They Wondered His Words Were… Gracious.Gracious. –Captivating. Continuous.Continuous. Compelling.Compelling.

13. They Became Wrathful Luke 4:28 “So all those in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath”

14. They Became Wrathful First They Doubted “Is This Not Joseph’s Son?”

15. They Became Wrathful Then Demanded Luke 4:23 "You will surely say this proverb to Me, 'Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in Your country.'"'

16. They Became Wrathful Jesus Explains Their Problem Widow in Sidon.Widow in Sidon. Naaman the leper.Naaman the leper. Problem is not His ability….Problem is not His ability…. It’s their faith!

17. They Became Wrathful They Act on Their Desire Full of Fury and Wrath.Full of Fury and Wrath. Drive the Messiah out of town.Drive the Messiah out of town. Try to kill Him.Try to kill Him.

18. What Are You Doing With His Witness?

19. How To Avoid Condemnation To Remove Sin You Must To Remove Sin You Must Believe, John 8:24 Believe, John 8:24 Repent, Acts 17:30 Repent, Acts 17:30 Confess, Matt 10:32 Confess, Matt 10:32 Be baptized, Acts 2:38 Be baptized, Acts 2:38 Christ Sin Live faithfully 1 John 1:9 Receive Receive Forgiveness Forgiveness Romans 8:1 Romans 8:1 “…no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus…”