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The Rejection at Nazareth
…57And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”58AndHe did not domanymiraclesthere,because oftheirunbelief.

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And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Mark 6:5,6
And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healedthem…

Luke 4:25-29
But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land; …

Romans 11:20
Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

DeedsFaithFewLackMightyMiraclesPerformedPowerSmallUnbeliefWantWorksDeedsFaithFewLackMightyMiraclesPerformedPowerSmallUnbeliefWantWorks1.The parable of the sower and the seed;
18.the explanation of it.
24.The parable of the weeds;
31.of the mustard seed;
33.of the leaven;
36.explanation of the parable of the weeds.
44.The parable of the hidden treasure;
45.of the pearl;
47.of the drag net cast into the sea.
53.Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.

And He did not do many miracles there,
In this phrase, "He" refers to Jesus Christ, who is depicted throughout the Gospels as performing numerous miracles as signs of His divine authority and compassion. The location "there" refers to Nazareth, Jesus' hometown, as indicated earlier in the chapter. The lack of miracles in Nazareth is significant because it contrasts with other regions where Jesus performed many signs and wonders. This suggests a unique situation in Nazareth, where the people's familiarity with Jesus as a local resident may have contributed to their skepticism. The miracles of Jesus often served to confirm His teachings and reveal His identity as the Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies such asIsaiah 35:5-6, which speaks of the coming of the Messiah who will perform miraculous healings.

because of their unbelief.
The term "unbelief" highlights a recurring theme in the Gospels, where faith is a prerequisite for experiencing the fullness of Jesus' power and blessings. In the cultural and historical context of first-century Judaism, belief in Jesus as the Messiah was a radical departure from traditional expectations of a political or military leader. The people of Nazareth, having known Jesus from His youth, struggled to reconcile His ordinary upbringing with His extraordinary claims and works. This unbelief is not merely intellectual doubt but a deeper spiritual resistance to accepting Jesus' authority and mission. The connection to other scriptures, such asHebrews 11:6, underscores the importance of faith in pleasing God and receiving His promises. The unbelief in Nazareth serves as a cautionary example of how familiarity and preconceived notions can hinder spiritual insight and receptivity to God's work.

1.Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the Son of God, performing miracles and teaching about the Kingdom of Heaven. His ministry is marked by miraculous signs and wonders, which serve to authenticate His divine authority and message.

2.Nazareth
This is the hometown of Jesus, where He grew up. Despite His familiarity with the people, they struggled to accept His divine nature and authority, leading to a lack of faith.

3.Unbelief
The prevailing attitude among the people of Nazareth, which hindered Jesus from performing many miracles. This unbelief is a significant theme, highlighting the importance of faith in receiving God's works.The Power of Faith
Faith is a crucial component in experiencing the fullness of God's power and blessings. Without faith, even the presence of Jesus Himself was limited in its impact.

Familiarity Breeds Contempt
Sometimes, those closest to us may struggle to see the work of God in our lives. This calls for perseverance and understanding that rejection can be part of the Christian journey.

The Consequences of Unbelief
Unbelief not only limits what God can do in our lives but also reflects a heart that is closed to His truth and grace. We must guard against skepticism and cultivate a heart of trust.

The Importance of Honor and Respect
Recognizing and honoring God's work in others, especially those familiar to us, is essential. We should strive to see beyond the ordinary and acknowledge the divine.

Miracles and Faith
While miracles can bolster faith, they are not a substitute for it. True faith believes in God's power and presence even when miracles are not evident.1.What is the meaning of Matthew 13:58?

2.Why did Jesus perform "not many miracles" in Matthew 13:58 due to unbelief?

3.How can we overcome unbelief to experience God's power in our lives?

4.What Old Testament examples show the impact of unbelief on God's work?

5.How does Matthew 13:58 challenge us to strengthen our faith daily?

6.In what ways can we encourage belief in our communities and families?

7.Why did Jesus perform fewer miracles in Matthew 13:58 due to unbelief?

8.How does Matthew 13:58 challenge the concept of faith's role in receiving miracles?

9.What does Matthew 13:58 reveal about the relationship between belief and divine intervention?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 13?

11.What constitutes the sin of unbelief?

12.Why doesn't God restore lost limbs?

13.In Mark 6:5, why would an all-powerful Jesus be unable to perform miracles in His hometown due to their unbelief?

14.Why does Jesus refuse to perform miracles in some places due to lack of faith (Mark 6:5), if miracles are meant to convince skeptics?and He

Jesus, fully divine and fully human, has just finished teaching a series of parables (Matthew 13:1-52) and then returns to His hometown. Scripture reminds us He is “Immanuel—God with us” (Matthew 1:23) and the Word made flesh (John 1:14). The townspeople know Him as “the carpenter’s son” (Matthew 13:55), yet He is the promised Messiah whose very nature is to bring life, light, and power (John 1:4).

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did not do many miracles

• Miracles are never random displays of power; they are signs confirming Jesus’ identity (John 2:11) and validating the message of the kingdom (Acts 2:22).

• In towns like Capernaum, faith welcomed His works (Matthew 8:5-13), but in Nazareth He “could not do any miracles there, except to lay His hands on a few of the sick and heal them” (Mark 6:5-6 parallels our verse).

• The limitation is not in His ability—He stilled storms (Matthew 8:26) and raised the dead (John 11:43-44)—but in choosing not to pour out signs where they would be ignored or despised (Matthew 7:6).

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there

• “There” points to Nazareth, the very place where Jesus grew up (Matthew 2:23).

• Earlier, Nazareth tried to throw Him off a cliff after His first sermon (Luke 4:28-30); the atmosphere was one of hardened familiarity: “Is not this the carpenter?” (Mark 6:3).

• Familiarity bred contempt, illustratingJohn 1:11: “He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.”

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because of their unbelief

• Unbelief is a settled refusal to trust God, distinct from honest doubt that seeks answers (compare Thomas inJohn 20:27-28).

•Hebrews 11:6 insists, “Without faith it is impossible to please God,” andJames 1:6-7 warns that the doubter “should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.”

• Jesus repeatedly linked faith with divine action: “According to your faith will it be done to you” (Matthew 9:29). When faith is absent, blessing is withheld, not because God is powerless, but because He honors the spiritual laws He Himself has set (Psalm 78:41;Isaiah 59:1-2).

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summary

Matthew 13:58 shows that Jesus, though omnipotent, chooses to limit miraculous works where hearts are closed. In Nazareth the issue was not His power but their unbelief. Faith welcomes Christ’s presence; unbelief forfeits His fullest blessing.

(58)He did not many mighty works there.--In St. Mark the language is stronger, "Hecould do no mighty works there." The wonder-working power was not absolute and unconditioned, but depended on the faith of those who came to Him. Without that, the will and the power were alike thwarted. St. Mark adds, with more precision, that He "laid His hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them."

Verse 58. -And he didnot many mighty works there because of their unbelief. Our account is abbreviated from Mark's. Notice there, "He could not do... and he marvelled because of their unbelief." Our Lord was hindered, not by lack of power, but by lack of those moral conditions which would alone have made his miracles really tend to the spiritual advantage of the inhabitants of Nazareth (cf.Matthew 12:38).Because of their unbelief;i.e. complete (ἀπιστία); but in the case of the failure of the disciples to perform a miracle, only comparative (ὀλιγοπιστία,Matthew 17:20).

Parallel Commentaries ...

And
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

He did not do
ἐποίησεν(epoiēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4160:(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

many
πολλὰς(pollas)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4183:Much, many; often.

miracles
δυνάμεις(dynameis)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1411:From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.

there,
ἐκεῖ(ekei)
Adverb
Strong's 1563:(a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.

because of
διὰ(dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

their
αὐτῶν(autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

unbelief.
ἀπιστίαν(apistian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 570:Unbelief, unfaithfulness, distrust. From apistos; faithlessness, i.e. disbelief, or unfaithfulness.


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