Mark 6:9 They would not be going far, but also they should expect to be helped along the way by their countrymen. This was a ministry to those who should know better than to turn a cold shoulder to the ministers of God. Deuteronomy 1:1-2:37 James 1:9 “Let the brother of low degree rejoice in…
Mark 6:8 This instruction was not just about the disciples being dependent upon God for his provisions. It was about the places where they were going. In Jewish culture, those who were travelling such as these men carrying truth for the hearers, could expect to be taken care of in places where their message was…
Mark 6:7 Notice how he sends them out. He puts them together in teams of two and gives them the authority to carry out the mission he gives them. 1 Samuel 5:1-8:22 James 1:7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. Heavenly Father, thank you for taking…
Mark 6:6 The unbelief of these people was remarkable to him. Does this mean Jesus was surprised? No, he knew this would happen. But, it is a remarkable circumstance. Jesus was easily identifiable as a prophet, at the very least. Even ungodly Pilate could see that. So, it is remarkable that these people would see…
Mark 6:5 Jesus made it clear on other occasions that he healed in response to faith. This does not mean that Jesus was unable to do anything unless someone believed. Obviously, on several occasions he did things that his disciples never expected him to do. For example, walking on water. So, here in this verse…
Mark 6:4 Jesus is here giving voice to an idea that has been repeated in various ways throughout history. Many great men have found that they are not nearly as great when they are at home. Familiarity, and a sense of knowing one’s origins, tends to cause people to think less of a person, and…
Mark 6:3 One of the most interesting things that we find in this verse is that Jesus was apparently a carpenter just like Joseph before he began his ministry. The people here in Nazareth still thought of him as the carpenter, and knew his siblings. Judges 17:1-19:30 James 1:3 “Knowing this, that the trying of…
Mark 6:2 The people of Jesus’ home town couldn’t understand how he knew all that he did. They were trying to understand it with their conventional wisdom. They couldn’t figure where he had gotten it all from. They couldn’t deny his teaching, for it was very convincing, but they wouldn’t accept it because they couldn’t…
Mark 6:1 Jesus returns to Nazareth. Imagine what it would be like to live in the same city with him! Yet there were many there who did not believe him. Judges 10:1-12:15 James 1:1 “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.” Heavenly…
Mark 5:43 Jesus didn’t want people to believe in him only because of his miracles. He wanted them to understand the truth as well. He commands that she be fed because she likely had not had a square meal in a while. Judges 8:1-9:57 1 John 5:21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. Heavenly…