Mark 6: A Stranger in His Own Land
Today’s Reading: Mark 6.
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Jesus makes a visit to his homeland and begins teaching. The residents that knew him and his family were actually offended that they would be able to demonstrate such knowledge. Here we get the names of Jesus’ brother, including James and Jude, authors of the books named for them. The disciples’ limited commission is recorded here and they are sent out in pairs to teach and heal. As the group moves on after reporting John’s death to other areas the crowds begin to press him again and crave his miracles and teachings. This account of John the Baptist’s death gives the most detail.
v1-6. Visit to Nazareth Matthew 13:54-58
v7-13. The twelve sent out Matthew 10 Luke 9:1-6
v14-29. John the Baptist Beheaded Luke 3:1-20
v30-44. Feeding of the 5000 John 6:1-14
v45-52. Jesus walks on the water John 6:15-21
v53-56. Visit to Gennesaret Matthew 14:34-36
Review/Study Time
Below are some questions to provoke thought about your reading. Use the comments area to add your own thoughts or questions about today’s text.
- Why do you think that Jesus’ own countrymen and kin would be offended to have him teach them?
- What was the extent of the disciples’ miracle working ability at this point?
- Why do you think Mark told the story of John the Baptist’s death in more detail than the other gospels?
- What was the purpose of there being twelve baskets of leftovers at the feeding of the 5000?
- Why were the disciples amazed at Jesus walking on the water? What did this indicate about their faith at this point?
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on January 11th, 2010
