The Portable Pastor Podcast

Jesus Faces Rejection at Home

Mike Stafford

Jesus Faces Rejection at Home
Matthew 13:53-58

Points of the story:

  1. His parables were retaught. (53-54)
  2. His people reacted. (54-56)
  3. His explanation was required. (57)
  4. His work was repressed. (58)

 What does this story teach us?

  1. If Jesus' hometown rejected Him, we can surely expect the same. 
  2. If Jesus did not force kingdom citizenship on those who knew Him well, we shouldn't either. 

 Question #1 - How do you personally handle gospel rejection?
You should remind yourselves that: 

  1. They are rejecting God and not you.
  2. You can't save anyone.

 Question #2 - What do we do after our message has been rejected?
Good Advice: 

  1. Mourn
  2. Pray
  3. Rejoice
  4. Share again