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Sunday @ South- Familiarity Breeds Contempt (Mark 6.1-6)
Sunday @ South- Familiarity Breeds Contempt (Mark 6.1-6)
Posted by Erik Raymond on 09/02/2010
In Mark 6.1-6, our passage for this week, Jesus goes home to Nazareth. You might be tempted to think the locals would have a parade for him. Or at least celebrate the return of the favorite son to his stomping grounds.
The problem is, the locals don't like Jesus. In fact, they are extremely offended by him. They heard his preaching, they knew his claims, but they continued to stub their toe and trip on the cornerstone.
The passage really is sobering. It shows us with great clarity the power of unbelief.
The context here is of a sermon by Jesus. So that will be our angle that we take in studying the passage.
Main Point: Jesus' message is hard to believe because we are sinners.
Outline: Wrong Responses to a Christ-Centered sermon
1. Try to Explain Jesus Away
2. Mock how Ordinary Jesus Is
3. Take Yourself Too Seriously
Let's pray together for fruit in our lives and in the church.
Erik