Matthew 13:53-58 Who Is This Man?
Jesus concludes his parables with a lesson on the scribe who becomes a part of God's kingdom. He says that the one who has become a member of the kingdom is like the head of a household who is bringing out of treasure both new and old things. In other words, he is grounded in the old foundational beliefs but is teaching the new message of the gospel.
And it's here that Jesus returns to the idea we left in the last chapter, that those that knew him best, including His mother Mary, his brothers, sisters and His neighbors from His hometown did not yet believe on Him. Yes this is where the Chosen television show gets it entirely wrong.
Mary was not an active member of Jesus’ ministry during His lifetime. Her appearance in the previous chapter was for the express purpose of not supporting Him, but to have a stern talking to with Him, which He promptly refuses.
This chapter closes with the lesson that those who knew Jesus best, those who were the most familiar with Him, neighbors, friends and family who grew up with Him were among those who refused to believe in Him. It's where we get the concept that familiarity breeds contempt.
The people in Jesus’ hometown also hear the rumors of His teaching and preaching elsewhere. They hear of miracles, signs and wonders but can't help remembering Jesus's origins, His scandalous birth, His growing up as a child in synagogue and lessons.
What can we learn here? That sometimes our own families and friends will reject our growth in Jesus. Even well meaning faithful believers can show contempt for those they know the best. That if Jesus’ own mother and brothers can be seeking to discourage Him from ministry, yours might as well.
How do we know this? Because the last line of this chapter is Jesus lamenting the fact that his own hometown and household was not honoring Him or His ministry. Yes, after His Resurrection more in His family believed, but the most devastating rejection Jesus faced had to be that which came from His own household. Having family reject you is extremely difficult to face, but realize that even Jesus faced this type of rejection so He understands what you're going through.
51] “Have you understood all these things?” They *said to Him, “Yes.” [52] And Jesus said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a household, who brings out of his treasure new things and old.” [53] When Jesus had finished these parables, He departed from there.
[54] And He came to His hometown and began teaching them in their synagogue, with the result that they were astonished, and said, “Where did this man acquire this wisdom and these miraculous powers? [55] Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is His mother not called Mary, and His brothers, James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? [56] And His sisters, are they not all with us? Where then did this Man acquire all these things?” [57] And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not dishonored except in his hometown and in his own household.” [58] And He did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief.
Jesus concludes his parables with a lesson on the scribe who becomes a part of God's kingdom. He says that the one who has become a member of the kingdom is like the head of a household who is bringing out of treasure both new and old things. In other words, he is grounded in the old foundational beliefs but is teaching the new message of the gospel.
And it's here that Jesus returns to the idea we left in the last chapter, that those that knew him best, including His mother Mary, his brothers, sisters and His neighbors from His hometown did not yet believe on Him. Yes this is where the Chosen television show gets it entirely wrong.
Mary was not an active member of Jesus’ ministry during His lifetime. Her appearance in the previous chapter was for the express purpose of not supporting Him, but to have a stern talking to with Him, which He promptly refuses.
This chapter closes with the lesson that those who knew Jesus best, those who were the most familiar with Him, neighbors, friends and family who grew up with Him were among those who refused to believe in Him. It's where we get the concept that familiarity breeds contempt.
The people in Jesus’ hometown also hear the rumors of His teaching and preaching elsewhere. They hear of miracles, signs and wonders but can't help remembering Jesus's origins, His scandalous birth, His growing up as a child in synagogue and lessons.
What can we learn here? That sometimes our own families and friends will reject our growth in Jesus. Even well meaning faithful believers can show contempt for those they know the best. That if Jesus’ own mother and brothers can be seeking to discourage Him from ministry, yours might as well.
How do we know this? Because the last line of this chapter is Jesus lamenting the fact that his own hometown and household was not honoring Him or His ministry. Yes, after His Resurrection more in His family believed, but the most devastating rejection Jesus faced had to be that which came from His own household. Having family reject you is extremely difficult to face, but realize that even Jesus faced this type of rejection so He understands what you're going through.
51] “Have you understood all these things?” They *said to Him, “Yes.” [52] And Jesus said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a household, who brings out of his treasure new things and old.” [53] When Jesus had finished these parables, He departed from there.
[54] And He came to His hometown and began teaching them in their synagogue, with the result that they were astonished, and said, “Where did this man acquire this wisdom and these miraculous powers? [55] Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is His mother not called Mary, and His brothers, James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? [56] And His sisters, are they not all with us? Where then did this Man acquire all these things?” [57] And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not dishonored except in his hometown and in his own household.” [58] And He did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief.
Matthew 13:53-58 Who Is This Man?
Jesus concludes his parables with a lesson on the scribe who becomes a part of God's kingdom. He says that the one who has become a member of the kingdom is like the head of a household who is bringing out of treasure both new and old things. In other words, he is grounded in the old foundational beliefs but is teaching the new message of the gospel.
And it's here that Jesus returns to the idea we left in the last chapter, that those that knew him best, including His mother Mary, his brothers, sisters and His neighbors from His hometown did not yet believe on Him. Yes this is where the Chosen television show gets it entirely wrong.
Mary was not an active member of Jesus’ ministry during His lifetime. Her appearance in the previous chapter was for the express purpose of not supporting Him, but to have a stern talking to with Him, which He promptly refuses.
This chapter closes with the lesson that those who knew Jesus best, those who were the most familiar with Him, neighbors, friends and family who grew up with Him were among those who refused to believe in Him. It's where we get the concept that familiarity breeds contempt.
The people in Jesus’ hometown also hear the rumors of His teaching and preaching elsewhere. They hear of miracles, signs and wonders but can't help remembering Jesus's origins, His scandalous birth, His growing up as a child in synagogue and lessons.
What can we learn here? That sometimes our own families and friends will reject our growth in Jesus. Even well meaning faithful believers can show contempt for those they know the best. That if Jesus’ own mother and brothers can be seeking to discourage Him from ministry, yours might as well.
How do we know this? Because the last line of this chapter is Jesus lamenting the fact that his own hometown and household was not honoring Him or His ministry. Yes, after His Resurrection more in His family believed, but the most devastating rejection Jesus faced had to be that which came from His own household. Having family reject you is extremely difficult to face, but realize that even Jesus faced this type of rejection so He understands what you're going through.
51] “Have you understood all these things?” They *said to Him, “Yes.” [52] And Jesus said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a household, who brings out of his treasure new things and old.” [53] When Jesus had finished these parables, He departed from there.
[54] And He came to His hometown and began teaching them in their synagogue, with the result that they were astonished, and said, “Where did this man acquire this wisdom and these miraculous powers? [55] Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is His mother not called Mary, and His brothers, James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? [56] And His sisters, are they not all with us? Where then did this Man acquire all these things?” [57] And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not dishonored except in his hometown and in his own household.” [58] And He did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief.
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