It's about Jesus!

For Sunday, October 1, 2023:

Luke 4:21 NIV: “Jesus began by saying to them, ‘Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.’”

Jesus had gone to worship in the local synagogue. He was asked to read scripture from the prophet Isaiah. “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

Jesus concluded by stating, “Friends – this was written about me. What we just read is standing right in front of you!” Picture yourself there on that day. I’ve been to church thousands of times, but I never heard someone read scripture and then say, “That’s about me!”

There were many doubters in his hometown, but today we can see that Jesus was right. He went on to Capernaum, drove out evil spirits who knew who he was, and than healed many. People had faith that Jesus was who he said he was, and brought many with all manner of illness to Jesus, who healed them all, well into the night.

Do you have anything on your agenda today more important than worshiping the Son of God?

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship

Year of the Lord!

June 20, 2022 Monday Message:

Luke 4:18-19 NLT, Jesus, reading from Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come.”

Jesus, quoting Isaiah, is perfectly describing his earthly mission. The last sentence is most relevant for us nowadays.

The Lord’s favor – his grace – is being poured out, through Jesus, for all mankind. Jesus would personally become the offering for the sins of the world, thereby rescuing all who believe from certain damnation. Because of Jesus, believers are washed clean, suitable for eternal residence in the same place as God himself!

This is truly the ‘Year of the Lord,’ a turning point for mankind’s destiny. God’s forgiving grace is available to all who trust Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

Believers get to see heaven from the inside!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406