Mark 6:1-6 And he went out from there, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.… By going thither - I. HE GRATIFIED A HUMAN YEARNING. In a previous chapter he is reported to have asked, "Who is my mother and my brethren?" He now shows that those broad human relations he had claimed did not imply the neglect of nearer ones, or indifference to them. He sought to benefit his own people in the highest way, oven whilst he would not suffer the narrow claims of his home to interfere with the wider claims of his kingdom. Have we so interpreted home relations, patriotism, local attachment, social ties? II. HE ILLUSTRATED AFRESH AN OLD AND FAMILIAR EXPERIENCE. 1. He was one of many, yet by himself even in this. 2. One of the greatest of griefs to a pious spirit, to be hindered from doing good and conferring benefit. 3. A greater humiliation than his human birth, because a moral one consciously experienced. III. HE EXHIBITED DIVINE MERCY. 1. Past offenses were forgiven. 2. Although conscious of restriction because of their unbelief and indifference, he still persisted in his works of mercy. - M. Parallel Verses KJV: And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.WEB: He went out from there. He came into his own country, and his disciples followed him. |
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