Text:
Mark 6:1-6, Matt 13:53-56, Luke 4:16-30
Topic:
Jesus amazed at our unbelief
By
Pastor
Gbenga Aluko
The topic will be studied with the following
subheadings:
Background
Jesus
in Nazareth
What
he did in Nazareth
His
people’s reaction
Conclusion
The gospel according to Mark was written by inspiration through John Mark an African born Cyrene modern day Libya, he was a disciple of Apostle Peter travelled with him, interpreted for him on some occasions he however followed Apostle Paul too at some points. There is the belief by scholars that he founded the church in Alexandra in Egypt, he targeted the suffering gentiles as his first audience and focused more on what Jesus did than every other detail surrounding Him. Chapter five details how Jesus healed some persons with some of them showing great and deep faith in Him and arising from such and negating such stance is what we see in chapter six which is our focus.
The name Nazareth means watchtower, it may be imperative to note that although Jesus was born in Bethlehem, He practically lived His pre-ministry in Nazareth because Joseph and Mary settled the family in Nazareth Matt.2:23ff, hence he was called Jesus Christ of Nazareth like the Simon of Cyrene in Luke 23:26. (then names of places where people lived were added as part of their names) Having gone on some ministerial tours Jesus comes and ministers among other things in His home town Nazareth our text today reveals one of such visits.
Visited the synagogue as usual Vs2 that’s His father’s business and his heart is always there
He
taught them Vs 2
Wrought
miracles and healings Vs 2& 5
·
Scoffed vs 3-4 i.e. derision/mock, how do
we respond to good advices, truth, God’s word, Gods servants today are we any
better? Alas whatsoever treatment we give God and His word now may tell where
and how we will spend our eternity Luke 9:26, Mark 8:38.
·
Unbelief vs 6 their affinity to Jesus not
minding, same for His teachings, miracles and Healing. May we receive grace to
be believers indeed.
·
They even wanted to kill Him Luke 4:
28-30.are we any better today?
Jesus was amazed at the Nazarenes, couldn’t do much miracles/healings among them because of their unbelief Mark 6:5, Matt 13:58, do we want Him to do more in us, with us and for us then we must be people of faith God helping us. Heb. 11:6
Shalom.
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