SUNDAY- 14^TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME –B

The Rejection of Jesus’ Authority: Why Jesus is Rejected, Mk 6:1-6

I Reading: Ezekiel 2:2-52

II Reading: 1Cor 12:7-10

Jesus’ hometown was harsh with him. Most of his neighbours could never accept the fact that he was the Messiah, the Son of God. There were some who were envious and jealous of the prominence and esteem he had achieved. Their unacceptance, unbelief, and rumours led them to do some terrible things on Jesus.

·        Some in the city tried to kill him.

·        Some considered him mad or insane.

·        Even people considered him the illegitimate son of Joseph.

·        Even his family members rejected.

1.     Jesus was in his home town, Nazareth (v.1-2)

a.     He entered the synagogue

b.    He taught:  the people were amazed

2.     Some questioned his source of authority (v.2-3)

a.     He lacked proper credentials and education

b.    He was from human and humble beginnings

3.     Some were offended by him: they thought of him only as one of their own (3-4)

a.     People knew about the human flesh of Jesus but not the divine nature of Jesus

4.     Some blocked God’s power (v.5)

5.     Some were gripped with unbelief-shocking so (v.6)

Thought: A person’s unbelief blocks the power of God to perform miracles in life.