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For centuries, rabbis debated who Isaiah’s “servant of the Lord” might be. Jesus read from Isaiah 61:1-2. Then he stunned his hometown audience by saying, in effect, “I’m the one Isaiah meant.” Jesus “platform” said that as the Messiah, his mission was to transform the world, to bring spiritual and social good news, healing and deliverance.
- In Jesus’ day (and ours), religious reformers urged people to pray, read the Bible and go to synagogue more often. Social reformers urged them to drive Roman oppressors out at sword point. Neither group liked Jesus saying his spiritual mission was closely linked to the social change he brought. What do you believe: was he right? How has your spiritual growth showed itself in giving help to the poor, oppressed or prisoners?
- Luke says Jesus went into the synagogue “as his custom was.” And Jesus didn’t agree with everything said there, or even always find a warm welcome! Would an observer say it’s your “custom” to be in worship regularly, as Jesus was? Why or why not?
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