Sermon Summary
Why Jesus Came? To Restore What Was Broken
What if brokenness wasn't the end of the story? In a powerful message from Luke 4, Pastor David unveiled Jesus' revolutionary mission statement, delivered in his hometown synagogue of Nazareth. Reading from Isaiah's ancient prophecy, Jesus declared himself the promised Messiah who came to restore what sin had shattered – bringing good news to the poor, freedom to captives, sight to the blind, and liberation to the oppressed. Through vivid examples from Jesus' ministry, Pastor David showed how this restoration wasn't just physical but deeply spiritual, touching every area of human brokenness. Today, this mission of restoration continues through First Church's various ministries – from feeding hungry families and supporting recovery programs to offering biblical counseling and grief support. The urgency is clear: while we live in the age of God's favor, a day of judgment is coming. Pastor David challenged everyone to embrace Christ's restoring work personally and then join in His ongoing mission to restore God's ideal in our broken world. Will you step into this restoration story today?
Sermon Questions
Week 3: Why Jesus Came? 11/23/2025
In Luke 4:18-19, Jesus outlines four specific groups he came to help: the poor, captives, blind, and oppressed. Which of these groups do you think is most relevant to our community today and why?
How have you personally experienced Jesus's restoration in any of these areas of your life?
The pastor mentioned that being 'poor' isn't just about finances - it can be spiritual, relational, or emotional poverty. How do you see these different types of poverty affecting people in our modern world?
In what areas of your life do you feel 'poor' or lacking, and how might Jesus want to restore those areas?
The sermon discusses how Jesus stopped reading Isaiah 61 before the part about God's vengeance. Why do you think Jesus chose to emphasize restoration and favor rather than judgment in announcing his ministry?
How does knowing that we're living in the time of God's favor change how you view your role in sharing the gospel with others?
The pastor described several ways their church is actively working to 'restore God's ideal' through various ministries. What are some new ways we could help restore what's broken in our community?
What specific gifts or experiences do you have that could be used to help restore others who are broken?
How does understanding Jesus as a restorer, rather than just a savior, change our perspective on what it means to be his followers?
What area of restoration work is God calling you to participate in right now?