Mark 6:5-6 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands on a few sick folk, and healed them.… I. TO THE PEOPLE OF GOD. 1. The wonderful forms of unbelief that are found among the professed people of God. (a) At times they doubt the wisdom of providence. (b) Mistrust of the Divine faithfulness. (c) The efficacy of prayer is doubted. (d) The power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. (e) The efficacy of the precious blood of Christ. 2. Why they are so wonderful. (a) Because of believers relationship to the Father and the Lord Jesus. (b) Because faith is backed up by such wonderful historical facts. (c) The personal experience of the present. (d) It is wonderful when we consider our own beliefs. II. TO THE UNCONVERTED. 1. You have no saving trust in the person and work of Jesus Christ. 2. Some are afraid theirs is an exceptional case. 3. Such unbelief is marvellous because — (a) The cause is inexcusable. (b) With some of you it is little more than a mere whim. (c) It causes you so much grief, (d) It has existed so long. (C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. |
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