Another Attempt to Minister at Nazareth
Text: Mark 6 : 1-6
9 February 2014
RECALLING AN EARLIER MINISTRY IN NAZARETH Luke 4:16-30
1. Jesus was rejected at Nazareth
2. He was nearly killed by those who rejected Him
3. God delivered Him Luke 6:16-30
ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO MINISTER AT NAZARETH Mark 6:1-6
1. His own country Mark 6:1a
a) His hometown
b) Nazareth where He grew up
c) Common name given
Jesus of Nazareth
2. Accompanied by His disciples Mark 6:1b
3. At the local synagogue Mark 6:2
a) On the Sabbath
b) Teaching in the synagogue
4. Questions raised by the people in the synagogue
a) Where did this Man get these things? Mark 6:2c
b) What wisdom is this that is given to Him? Mark 6:2d
c) Such mighty works are performed by His hands! Mark 6:2e
d) Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary? Mark 6:3a
e) The brother of James, Joses, Judas and Simon? Mark 6:3b
f) Are not His sisters with us? Mark 6:3c
5. They were offended at Him Mark 6:3d
6. Jesus’ response Mark 6:4
A prophet is not without honour except in his own country, his own relatives, his own house Mark 6:4
7. No mighty works performed except for a few whom He healed Mark 6:5
8. Jesus marvelled at the high level of unbelief! Mark 6:6a
9. Circuit Ministry of Jesus noted Mark 6:6b
POEMS – Charles Tan
UNBELIEF
The glory of Jesus was obvious to those who were made whole.
His teachings were always exciting and uplifting to the soul.
All pricked up their ears when He began to speak about the Lord,
Their hearts were warmed when He taught them about the kingdom of God.
But there were some whose hearts were hardened by sin,
Their minds were closed and their hearts were locked within.
When they heard the voice of Jesus they had nothing but doubts,
They raised spurious questions and they felt very proud.
Their little minds only focused on what they knew of Jesus’ family,
They reasoned in circles and they lost their way so completely.
They did not recognize the danger that was caused by unbelief,
Their souls remained untouched and thus found no relief.
Jesus looked at His countrymen and marveled at their hardened state,
He could have caused their hearts to be clean and given them a new slate.
He did not perform many mighty miracles as He would have loved,
The heart of unbelief is one that is not touched by Heaven above.
Inspiration: Mark 6:6