"Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him." - Mark 6:3 (NIV)
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Jesus went to his hometown with his disciples. He taught in the synagogue and many who heard him were amazed. Even though they were amazed they couldn't accept him as a prophet. It was because of their experiences and knowledge. They said “Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?”(:3)
We think common sense is valuable. But we must not put it above faith. What a pity they couldn't acknowledge Jesus as their Prophet, Son of God, and Messiah. The Bible says that Jesus couldn't do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. (:5)
In Matthew 11:25, Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.” And in Matthew 18:3, Jesus said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” These verses tell us that we can learn from little children. They have no prejudice and trust their parents wholeheartedly.
Oh, Lord. “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”(Mark 9:24)
Reflection on Mark 6:1-10 by Machiko Nakamura
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