Mark 6:1-13.

Mark 6:1-13
The People of Nazareth Turn against Jesus

Jesus left and returned to his hometown with his disciples. The next
Sabbath he taught in the Jewish meeting place. Many of the people who
heard him were amazed and asked, "How can he do all this? Where did he
get such wisdom and the power to work these miracles? Isn't he the
carpenter, the son of Mary? Aren't James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon his
brothers? Don't his sisters still live here in our town?" The people
were very unhappy because of what he was doing. But Jesus said,
"Prophets are honored by everyone, except the people of their hometown
and their relatives and their own family." Jesus could not work any
miracles there, except to heal a few sick people by placing his hands
on them. He was surprised that the people did not have any faith.

Instructions for the Twelve Apostles

Jesus taught in all the neighboring villages. Then he called together
his twelve apostles and sent them out two by two with power over evil
spirits. He told them, "You may take along a walking stick. But don't
carry food or a traveling bag or any money. It's all right to wear
sandals, but don't take along a change of clothes. When you are
welcomed into a home, stay there until you leave that town. If any
place won't welcome you or listen to your message, leave and shake the
dust from your feet as a warning to them." The apostles left and
started telling everyone to turn to God. They forced out many demons
and healed a lot of sick people by putting olive oil on them.

God bless you.

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