1. The Lord has anointed me (14-21)

Jesus was becoming very popular in Galilee. He visited his hometown to bring God's blessing to the people there. He announced his mission in the synagogue by reading from the prophet Isaiah. His life and mission were rooted in the word of God. He was the Messiah, sent by God to open people's spiritual eyes and to set them free from sin. His coming is good news to the poor--the humble in spirit. He brings great blessing to those who receive him.

2. Rejection (22-30)

The people of Nazareth had a fixed idea about Jesus. They only thought about his human background. Jesus taught them from the Bible that God does not give his grace according to human qualifications or conditions. God blesses faith. He blessed a widow of Sidon and a Syrian general--Gentiles who had faith--in preference to many needy Jews who had no faith. Human thinking blinds the eyes and destroys faith.

Application: Lord, give me faith to see you working even in unlikely people and places.
One Word: Good news for those who believe