Jesus visits His hometown, hoping to give the wonderful gifts of His presence, power, and truth, but the people of Nazareth don’t want any part of it.
Our text in this study is: Mark 6:1-6
Series: Who Do You Say That He Is?
Gene Pensiero Jr
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When the King of kings came to His hometown, He didn’t arrive with a grand procession, but with a gift: Himself. In this verse-by-verse Bible study from the Gospel of Mark, we delve into the surprising and sobering account of Jesus’ return to Nazareth. You’ll see that the people, despite being astonished by His teaching and miracles, chose to reject Him, much like Napoleon’s ex-wife Josephine rejected a priceless gift.
This message, titled “The Gift They Keep On Leaving (Mark 6:1-6),” explores the reasons behind their refusal. Was it pride, prejudice, or simply thinking they knew enough about the carpenter’s son? We’ll uncover how their unbelief limited the work Jesus could do among them and what that means for us today. The text shows us that while Jesus’ power is unlimited, He often waits for our faith and humility to receive what He offers.
This teaching from Mark 6 is part of our ongoing Calvary Chapel Bible study series. It’s a key passage for anyone who wants to study the Bible and grow in their faith. We’ll discuss the full humanity of Jesus as a carpenter and brother, as well as His full divinity as the Son of God. We’ll also examine the difference between being astonished by Jesus and truly believing in Him, and why many people still stumble over Him today.
If you are a Christian seeking to deepen your relationship with Jesus, or someone just beginning to explore spirituality, this study is for you. We pray this message from the Gospel of Mark will encourage you to humbly receive the gifts God wants to give, to trust Him with every part of your life, and to allow Him to do His sanctifying work within you.
Join us as we continue to study the Gospel of Mark, chapter by chapter, in this in-depth Bible teaching. This video is perfect for anyone interested in the Bible, Christianity, Jesus, or studying from a Calvary Chapel perspective. We believe the Word of God has the power to change your life. We hope this message is a blessing to you.