Today's Reading | January 13, 2025
Luke 4:16–30
Introduction Luke 4:16–30: Jesus goes to his hometown of Nazareth. In the synagogue there, he reads from the book of the prophet Isaiah and tells the congregation that the prophecy has come true. The people are at first amazed but then become angry at his concluding words. They drag Jesus out of town, intending to kill him by throwing him…
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