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Isaiah 59:16
And he saw thatthere was no man, and wondered thatthere was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.

Jeremiah 2:11
Hath a nation changedtheir gods, whichare yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory forthat which doth not profit.

Matthew 8:10
When Jesus heardit, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

And he went.

Matthew 4:23
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

Matthew 9:35
And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.

Luke 4:31,44
And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days…

And He went around from village to village, teaching the people.
Despite the rejection in Nazareth, Jesus continues His ministry undeterred, moving through the surrounding villages. This itinerant ministry is a hallmark of Jesus' approach, emphasizing the accessibility of His message to all, not just those in major cities or religious centers. The region of Galilee, where these villages are located, was a mix of Jewish and Gentile populations, reflecting the inclusive nature of Jesus' mission. His teaching often took place in synagogues, open fields, or homes, demonstrating the adaptability and reach of His message. This movement from village to village also prefigures the Great Commission inMatthew 28:19, where Jesus commands His disciples to "go and make disciples of all nations." The act of teaching is central to Jesus' ministry, as seen throughout the Gospels, where He is often referred to as "Rabbi" or "Teacher," indicating His role in imparting divine wisdom and truth.

“​And He was amazed at their unbelief.” (Mark 6:6a)

• Scripture shows Jesus marveling only twice—here at unbelief, and inLuke 7:9 at great faith.

• His amazement highlights how seriously God views unbelief; it is never a small matter (Hebrews 3:12).

• Jesus, fully aware of every heart (John 2:24-25), still responds emotionally, underscoring the personal nature of His relationship with humanity.

• The setting is Nazareth, Jesus’ hometown (Mark 6:1-5). Familiarity bred contempt; they stumbled over “the carpenter” instead of embracing the Messiah (John 1:11).

• Unbelief limited what He “could” do there— not His power, but their capacity to receive (Matthew 13:58).

• Persistent refusal to trust God has always blocked blessing, from Israel in the wilderness (Psalm 78:19-22) to these villagers.

• Rejection did not derail the mission. Jesus simply moved on, modeling steadfast obedience (Mark 1:38;Luke 4:43-44).

• This pivot teaches:

– Keep proclaiming truth even when some resist (Acts 13:46).

– God’s plan advances; the harvest is bigger than one town (John 4:35).

• Teaching remained central to Jesus’ ministry (Mark 10:1;Matthew 9:35).

• Truth taught produces faith (Romans 10:17). Where unbelief closed one door, teaching opened many more.

• His example calls believers to patience and clarity in communicating the Word, trusting its power regardless of initial responses (Isaiah 55:10-11).

Mark 6:6 shows the Savior’s heartfelt reaction to unbelief, the spiritual danger of rejecting revealed truth, and the unwavering advance of the gospel. When faith is absent, Jesus grieves yet continues teaching elsewhere, inviting all who will listen to receive Him and the life He brings.

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