Luke 4:24
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The Rejection at Nazareth
23Jesus said to them, “Surely you will quote this proverb to Me: ‘Physician, heal yourself! Do here in Your hometown what we have heard that You did in Capernaum.’”24Then He added, “Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown.25But I tell you truthfully that there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and great famine swept over all the land.
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
No prophet is accepted - See on Mat 13:55-57 (note).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
And he said, &c.--He replies to the one proverb by another, equally familiar, which we express in a rougher form--"Too much familiarity breeds contempt." Our Lord's long residence in Nazareth merely as a townsman had made Him too common, incapacitating them for appreciating Him as others did who were less familiar with His everyday demeanor in private life. A most important principle, to which the wise will pay due regard. (See also Mat 7:6, on which our Lord Himself ever acted.)
John Gill Bible Commentary
And he said, verily I say unto you,.... Another proverb in use among them, the meaning of which was well known to them, and was very appropriate to the present case: no prophet is accepted in his own country; See Gill on Mat 13:57
Luke 4:24
The Rejection at Nazareth
23Jesus said to them, “Surely you will quote this proverb to Me: ‘Physician, heal yourself! Do here in Your hometown what we have heard that You did in Capernaum.’”24Then He added, “Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown.25But I tell you truthfully that there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and great famine swept over all the land.
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Knowing What to Do
By Vance Havner4.4K26:10RevivalDAN 12:4MAT 24:44LUK 1:17LUK 4:24ROM 14:171CO 12:28REV 2:20In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the overall purpose of God in history when discussing current events in the light of the Bible. He uses the story of Rip and the wrong George to illustrate how people often miss the mark when it comes to understanding God's plan. The preacher also highlights the futility of trying to create a kingdom of heaven out of unregenerate humanity and warns against the dangers of pursuing political projects without considering God's purpose. He concludes by discussing the promise of the Lord's return and the need for righteousness, as well as the potential consequences of ignoring God's warnings and living in moral decay.
The Divine Anointing - Part 3
By T. Austin-Sparks1.9K41:09Divine AnointingLEV 25:10MAT 9:13LUK 4:18LUK 4:21LUK 4:24LUK 18:13ROM 3:23In this sermon, the preacher discusses the background of Jesus' first sermon and the significance of the year of Jubilee in Israel. He emphasizes that Jesus came to proclaim the good news of grace and release to those in bondage and captivity. The preacher highlights the pitiable plight of humanity, far from their heavenly home and blinded by the god of this age. Despite Jesus' proclamation of grace, the religious people in Nazareth reject him and seek to destroy him, revealing the sinful nature of man.
Anointing of the Holy Spirit
By Gerhard Du Toit1.6K43:01Holy SpiritLUK 4:18LUK 4:21LUK 4:24LUK 4:29ACT 1:8In the video, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the opportunity to share the session with Dr. Randall. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's will for one's life and following it. The speaker highlights the significance of prayer in the life of Jesus, noting that the Gospel of Luke provides the most insight into his prayer life. The video concludes with the speaker reading a passage from Luke chapter four, where Jesus declares his mission to preach the gospel, heal the brokenhearted, and set captives free.
(Men God Made) Elijah
By Willie Mullan1.4K59:16ElijahDEU 8:31KI 18:25MAT 4:5MRK 6:7LUK 4:24In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal from the Bible. He highlights Elijah's fearlessness and faith as he challenges the prophets of Baal to a test of their gods. Elijah builds an altar, fills it with water, and calls upon God to send fire to consume the offering. The preacher also draws a parallel to Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, emphasizing the extraordinary nature of these events.
Beauty for Ashes - Day 3
By Carter Conlon1.1K51:24HaitiZEC 4:6MAT 6:33MRK 1:22MRK 9:24LUK 4:24JHN 9:1JHN 10:10In this sermon, the preacher talks about a man in a synagogue who had been living a religious but hopeless life. However, when he heard Jesus speak, something stirred in his heart and he cried out for Jesus. This man had an unclean spirit, representing the impurity in many people's lives today. Jesus came to give life abundantly and break the power of poverty. The preacher emphasizes the importance of crying out to Jesus and not missing the moment of God's glory. The sermon also discusses two types of people who will not miss the glory: those who recognize their need for a Savior and those who obey Jesus and become a testimony of His glory.
Focus on the Holy Spirit
By Thaddeus Barnum44325:27Holy SpiritISA 61:1LUK 4:18LUK 4:24ROM 15:21CO 14:121CO 14:26EPH 4:291PE 3:14In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praying for and uplifting the people around us. He encourages the audience to ask God for words to build up others. The sermon is based on 1 Corinthians 14, which discusses the functioning of the body of Christ and the importance of each individual part working together for the growth and edification of the church. The speaker warns against tearing others down and emphasizes the need to build each other up in love, especially in the current culture of tearing people down in politics and media.
A Preacher Is Not Without Honor
By Shane Idleman1208:47RepentanceThe Role of the PreacherJER 1:7MAT 13:57LUK 4:24Shane Idleman emphasizes the profound impact of Jesus, who, despite lacking worldly status, was revered as master, teacher, and healer. He calls for repentance and warns of the impending judgment, urging believers to flee to the cross for salvation. Idleman reflects on the challenges of preaching hard truths in a culture that often prefers comfort over conviction, likening the role of a preacher to that of the Old Testament prophets who faced rejection. He stresses the importance of humility and love in delivering the message of repentance, while also highlighting the need for a church that seeks God earnestly. Ultimately, he encourages a return to fervent prayer and genuine faith to transform the community.
Step 3 on Exile or Pilgrimage
By St. John Climacus0MAT 12:49LUK 4:24LUK 9:23ROM 14:121CO 15:33St. John Climacus preaches about the concept of exile as leaving behind everything that hinders us from reaching spiritual goals, emphasizing the virtues of modesty, wisdom, prudence, hidden intentions, and a desire for humility. He warns against excessive exile that may lead to vainglory and the importance of discretion in such practices. Exile is described as separation from worldly attachments to keep the mind focused on God, leading to continuous weeping and detachment from personal and worldly desires.
Jesus Visits His Hometown Luke 4:14-30
By David Servant0LUK 4:24David Servant preaches about Jesus' visit to Nazareth, where despite His good reputation, the people struggled to believe in Him as the Messiah due to their familiarity with Him. Jesus highlighted how prophets are often not received in their hometowns, leading to missed blessings. The people's unbelief saddened Jesus, knowing it hindered God's work among them, and they even attempted to kill Him. Jesus' perfect example as an older brother challenges us to prioritize others and share with them selflessly, just as He did with His siblings.
"He Could There Do No Mighty work."- Mar 6:5
By G. Campbell Morgan0Acceptance of ChristUnbeliefJER 2:12MAT 11:20MAT 13:57MRK 6:5LUK 4:24JHN 7:17JHN 10:37ROM 10:17HEB 11:6JAS 1:6G. Campbell Morgan explores the profound implications of Jesus' second visit to Nazareth, where He could perform no mighty works due to the people's unbelief. He examines the reasons behind their skepticism, highlighting their familiarity with Jesus as the carpenter and their inability to accept His divine authority. Morgan emphasizes that their lack of desire to do God's will blinded them to the truth of Jesus' identity and power. He draws parallels to modern unbelief, suggesting that just as the Nazarenes were offended by Jesus, contemporary society struggles to accept the transformative power of Christ. Ultimately, Morgan concludes that true understanding and acceptance of Jesus come from a willingness to seek and do God's will.
Thanksgiving Cannot Be Commanded
By Timothy Tow0EXO 23:15PSA 95:6LUK 4:24LUK 7:41LUK 17:11ROM 12:1COL 3:171TH 5:18HEB 13:151PE 2:5Timothy Tow preaches on the story of the ten lepers cleansed by Jesus, highlighting the gratitude shown by the Samaritan, a stranger, in contrast to the ingratitude of the nine Jewish lepers. The lesson emphasizes that familiarity can breed contempt, and ingratitude can lead to relapse. The sermon delves into the importance of giving thanks to God with our lips, knees, hands, and our whole body, emphasizing that true thanksgiving must come from a heart that has experienced forgiveness and salvation.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
No prophet is accepted - See on Mat 13:55-57 (note).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
And he said, &c.--He replies to the one proverb by another, equally familiar, which we express in a rougher form--"Too much familiarity breeds contempt." Our Lord's long residence in Nazareth merely as a townsman had made Him too common, incapacitating them for appreciating Him as others did who were less familiar with His everyday demeanor in private life. A most important principle, to which the wise will pay due regard. (See also Mat 7:6, on which our Lord Himself ever acted.)
John Gill Bible Commentary
And he said, verily I say unto you,.... Another proverb in use among them, the meaning of which was well known to them, and was very appropriate to the present case: no prophet is accepted in his own country; See Gill on Mat 13:57