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Jesus Rebukes the Storm

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The previous two sermons demonstrated that disciples of Jesus are expected to listen to His Words, obey His Words, and keep His words to the end. In the Parable of the Sower (Lk 8:1–15), it was only the last soil that produced any fruit because the seed, the word of God, was able to take root. All the other soils were not fit. Any other heart than that which carefully listens to word of God will not have a life that produces fruit. The Parable of the Lamp demonstrated the power of the word (Lk 8:16–18). The word of God is able to expose our heart and label our deeds are right or wrong. The word is intended to be an instruction for us to follow. Lastly it was noted by Jesus that those who truly belong into the family of God are those who hear the word and obey the word of God (Lk 8:19–21).  I believe that in the next three pericopes that we get an answer as to why we should listen and obey to the words of Jesus. He has authority. His words demonstrate His power over all creation. Hi...
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Luke 4:31–37 | Jesus Rebukes Infirmities, Scene 1

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Luke set us up for understanding the ministry of Jesus Christ. Luke did this by telling us of one His sermons that almost ended His life. What did He preach on?  He preached from Isaiah 61:1–2, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.” (Lk 4:18–19). It will be from this passage that we will see multiple themes be repeated on a regular basis as Jesus ministers through the area of Galilee (4:14–9:50). The remainder of chapter four will focus on Jesus fulfills the prophecy of giving liberty to them are bruised and deliverance to the captives.  Luke 4:31–44 is meant to be understood as a single unit. There is a one word that connects the remainder of the chapter creating a single theme: rebuke. In verse 35, Jesus is goi...
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