Mark 6:1-6 How Do You Respond?

I know you’re all used to Jason’s weekly emails. This week, however, is Senior/Youth Sunday, and Jason has graciously given me the opportunity to preach, so you’re stuck with me. I’m excited that the students will be leading us in worship this Sunday, and we will be recognizing the 2025 high school graduates during the second service. I will be continuing Jason’s series in the book of Mark, chapter 6:1-6. As we’ve seen in Jesus’ ministry, He has healed many sick people, calmed the wind and seas, and even raised the dead. You would think that after all these miraculous wonders, everyone would recognize who Jesus is and respond appropriately. However, in Mark 6:1-6, this isn’t the case. In this section of Mark, the text shifts to show Jesus’ own amazement at the unbelief of His hometown. This made me ask the question, “How do you respond to Jesus?” Do you respond with mere amazement at His words and deeds? Do you respond by being offended at His claims or commands? Ultimately, do you respond in faith or unbelief? I’m excited to dive deeper into this text and these questions. By God’s grace, may He show us proper response to who He is and eliminate the unbelief in every area in our lives.