Published by Vince Baker Ministries ·
“And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.”
Luke 4:21 · KJV
What happened when Jesus sat down?
Luke says the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on Him. Jesus announces fulfillment in their hearing. The moment asks readers to decide what it means to meet the promised messenger rather than merely read about Him.
Why does the crowd turn against Him?
Jesus mentions the widow helped by Elijah and Naaman healed in Elisha's time. Both examples involve God's mercy reaching beyond Israel's expected boundaries. The crowd's anger exposes the difficulty of receiving a message of favor when it includes people we would leave out.
Put it into practice
Read Luke 4:18–30 without stopping at verse 21. Ask who is included in Jesus' mission and who might be missing from your own prayers and service.
Read the Scripture passages
- Luke 4:14-30 · KJV
- Isaiah 61:1-3 · KJV
- Isaiah 58:6 · KJV
- 1 Kings 17:8-16 · KJV
- 2 Kings 5:1-14 · KJV
