Why Couldn't Jesus Do Miracles in His Hometown?
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- In Mark 6, Jesus went with his disciples to his hometown of Nazareth, and on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue.
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- Many who heard him were astonished, saying, Where did this man get these things? What is this wisdom given to him?
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- How are such mighty works done by his hands? Is this not the carpenter, the son of Mary, whose family we know?
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- And they took great offense at him. And Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his own household.
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- And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them. He marveled because of their unbelief, and went to go teach in other villages.
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- Now this part right here where it says he could do no mighty work there, this doesn't mean Jesus was powerless because the people lacked faith.
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- Obviously it doesn't mean that, because he did heal people. This also does not mean you must believe the
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- Lord will do a mighty work for you to unleash his blessings upon you. Here's what we're meant to understand.
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- Without faith in Christ, you will not be blessed to have the favor of God nor be in fellowship with him.
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- No matter what Jesus did at Nazareth, they wouldn't believe. They'd known of his miracles, but only those who believe his words will be his disciples.
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- So he healed a few on whom he had compassion, and then he left and did not return. Hebrews 11 .6
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- says, Without faith it is impossible to please God. For whoever would draw near to him must believe in him, and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.