Afterward, Jesus left Capernaum and returned with his disciples to Nazareth, his hometown. 2 On the Sabbath, he went to teach in the synagogue. Everyone who heard his teaching was overwhelmed with astonishment. They said among themselves, “What incredible wisdom has been given to him! Where did he receive such profound insights? And what mighty miracles flow through his hands! 3 Isn’t this Mary’s son, the carpenter, the brother of Jacob, Joseph, Judah, and Simon? And don’t his sisters all live here in Nazareth?” And they took offense at him.
4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is treated with honor everywhere except in his own hometown, among his relatives, and in his own house.” 5 He was unable to do any great miracle in Nazareth, except to heal a few sick people by laying his hands upon them. 6 He was amazed at the depth of their unbelief!
Then Jesus went out into the different villages and taught the people.
7 Jesus gathered his twelve disciples and imparted to them his authority to cast out demons. Then he sent them out in pairs with these instructions: 8–9 “Take only your staff and the sandals on your feet—no bread, no knapsack, no extra garment, and no money. 10 And whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave the area. 11 Whatever community does not welcome you or receive your message, leave it behind. And as you go, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”
12 So they went out and preached publicly that everyone should repent. 13 They cast out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them.
Tori's Comments:
Because the people could to believe Jesus had the power to do things, they weren't able to see the amazing miracles Jesus did in other places!
Terrie's Comments:
How do we receive Jesus? Do we believe His Word? Jesus always was teaching. We are instructed to make disciples not just to tell the Good News. If someone is converted but is not taught beyond basic salvation what good will that do them? There will be no depth to the seed and the roots will have little chance to go down deep and produce fruit in their lives. Let us become mature and spur others on to maturity in our relationship with Jesus Christ as well!
Day 24
- Read Matthew 2:19-23
- Read the Christmas story together on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
- Ask others to pay it forward
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