Thursday, June 3, 2010

Mark 6

Jesus returns to Nazareth, His home town.

"A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and among his own relatives and in his own household." v. 4

The people of Nazareth saw Jesus differently, in that they knew Him as a baby, young boy and knew His family. Joseph had been a carpenter and in usual practice Jesus would have also been just a carpenter. "The common earthly position of Jesus and His family caused the townspeople to stumble - they refused to see Him as higher than themselves and found it impossible to accept Him as the Son of God and Messiah." My commentary's words.

They also knew of Jesus "illegitimate" birth. Never really thought about this before...but the rumors that must have flown over Mary not having been married to Joseph when she got pregnant and had a baby.


I know from experience that my witness with my own family is pretty void. They've known me my whole life: my pitfalls, awful decisions and times I hid from God. They are very aware of my beliefs but my own example over the years has not been a good representation of a Christian. Conversion with any of my family members will be not of my doing, (it never is) but the hand of God.


I love this! Enjoy...



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