Mark 6:1-6 And he went out from there, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.… I. GRACIOUS CONDESCENSION. Jesus, although He had been cruelly treated at Nazareth, once more turns His steps homewards. Jesus practised what He preached (Matthew 18:21, 22). Love of home natural to men. Thoughts suggested by visits home. How shall we be received — welcomed or sighted? Have we so passed our time since we left home, that we may deserve a cordial reception; or may even some poor Nazareth be justifiably ashamed of us? II. UNWORTHY PREJUDICES. "He came to His own and His own received Him not." Neither did His brethren believe in Him (John 7:5). Why? Because He was known to them; and was poor and of lowly origin. Some look at religion as children at books, more attracted by the binding than the contents. III. FATAL REJECTION. Nazareth turned its back on Jesus. He left never to return. Learn: I. To do good to those who despitefully use us and persecute us. II. To guard against evil and ignorant prejudices. III. To take heed how we reject Jesus. IV. To beseech Him to return and save us, if we have thoughtlessly or wilfully slighted Him. (J. C. Gray.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.WEB: He went out from there. He came into his own country, and his disciples followed him. |
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