Matthew 13:53-38
Unbelief – The Opposition to Jesus Increases
Matthew 5:10-13, 10:16-18, 20, 34-36, 13:2, 10, 24
I. The Rejection of Jesus’ Ministry – Vss. 53-57
. A. Nazareth
. First Visit – Luke 4:22-30
. Second Visit – Vss. 53-57
. B. 5 Questions
. 1. Where did this man get His wisdom and power?
. 2. Is this not the carpenter’s son?
. 3 & 4. Mother is Mary, brothers, sisters
. 5. Where did He get all these things?
. C. They took offense at Him
II. The Sadness of Jesus’ Response – Vss. 57-58
. They couldn’t hear the message because they rejected the messenger.
. The cut themselves off from revelation.
Unbelief always hides behind excuses