God Has Not Given Up On Nazareth
Hello everyone,
I believe the power of your prayers were evident as I preached last night. My message was "Come and See" from Jn. 1:46 and Lk. 4:16-21. The text centers on Nazareth, not only as the boyhood home of Jesus but His identification with that village throughout His ministry, even after His death (Acts 22:6-8). It was in Nazareth that he experienced His first rejection and His first death threat. After He left Nazareth, apparently He never returned and the village was labeled as a place of great unbelief (Mk. 6:6). But Jesus never rejected Nazareth as He did other villages where He did great works and miracles (Mt. 11:20-24).
My conclusion? Jesus has not forgotten or given up on Nazareth, it will be restored as a place where Jesus is welcomed and they will believe again. Well, the next day two pastors from Nazareth (there are only four evangelical churches here) came up to me and thanked me for that revelation. They were discouraged because of the huge Muslim population and difficult ministry. Now they said they have been energized to continue and expand their efforts. Isn't God amazing? Thank you for your support. We are doing well and the worship at the conference is wonderful! God bless.
Love in Christ,
Pastor Don and Dorothy
I believe the power of your prayers were evident as I preached last night. My message was "Come and See" from Jn. 1:46 and Lk. 4:16-21. The text centers on Nazareth, not only as the boyhood home of Jesus but His identification with that village throughout His ministry, even after His death (Acts 22:6-8). It was in Nazareth that he experienced His first rejection and His first death threat. After He left Nazareth, apparently He never returned and the village was labeled as a place of great unbelief (Mk. 6:6). But Jesus never rejected Nazareth as He did other villages where He did great works and miracles (Mt. 11:20-24).
My conclusion? Jesus has not forgotten or given up on Nazareth, it will be restored as a place where Jesus is welcomed and they will believe again. Well, the next day two pastors from Nazareth (there are only four evangelical churches here) came up to me and thanked me for that revelation. They were discouraged because of the huge Muslim population and difficult ministry. Now they said they have been energized to continue and expand their efforts. Isn't God amazing? Thank you for your support. We are doing well and the worship at the conference is wonderful! God bless.
Love in Christ,
Pastor Don and Dorothy
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