THROWING GOD OVER A CLIFF

THROWING GOD OVER A CLIFF

Luke 4:14-29

Introduction:

It was just another day at the synagogue until Jesus arrived as the guest speaker with a message that was sure to set their minds on edge. The passage He used as His Scripture reading was a powerful one indeed. But how He applied it left them with a smile of uncertainty on their faces. After a moment of further reflection as they took in Jesus’ sermon, they became incensed and decided to form a lynch mob. They took Him out of the city and prepared to toss Him over a cliff.

But this incident is recorded, no doubt, to let us know that you and I aren’t really much different. We would have probably reacted the same way.

So, let’s identify 3 mistakes they made that we need to avoid today.

Discussion:

THE TRAGEDY OF NOT TAKING JESUS SERIOUSLY (Luke 4:20-22):

We redirect Scripture to apply to others.

We read the Bible as if it is just good literature.

THE TEMPTATION OF BEING SELF-SATISFIED (Luke 4:23):

We don’t see the bad in us.

We don’t see the need to change.

THE TRANSGRESSION OF BEING SHORT ON MERCY (Luke 4:24-27):

We believe God plays favorites.

We belittle God’s mercy.

Conclusion:

Have you thrown Jesus over a cliff?

John Rowe