Rev. Tom Hathaway - February 1, 2026
Fan or Follower?
Plenty of people admire Jesus. In Luke 4, we see what happens when admiration collides with commitment. Jesus defines his ministry by concrete good news for the poor, and the crowd’s response shows us how to tell the difference between being impressed by Jesus’ words and actually following where his way leads.
Scripture References: Luke 4:14-30
From Series: "The Gospel of Luke"
The Gospel of Luke tells the story of Jesus in a way that feels surprisingly modern. It’s researched, stitched together from real voices, and honest about its own process. It centers people usually left out of religious stories: women, immigrants, the poor, the doubters, the ones on the edges. This series explores how Luke’s gospel came to be and what it says about a God who works through imperfect people, contested decisions, and messy history to bring healing, justice, and hope. You don’t need to have faith figured out to belong here. This is an invitation to explore a story that has shaped the world and still has something to say about ours.
