Mark 6 - Introduction

A Prophet In His Own Country Mark Six

Mark chapter six continues to trace the personal ministry of Jesus. Jesus went to His home area and He was not received very warmly. He preached in the synagogue on the Sabbath Day and the people were astonished at what He said. The apostles had been with Jesus for some time now. They had been observing Him as well as hearing both His public and private teaching. He now sent them out to preach and do miracles.

Some thought that Jesus must have been John the Baptist raised from the dead. Both John and Jesus were on the mission of bringing people to repentance and baptism. John was beheaded because he had told Herod that it was not right for him to have his brother's wife.

In Mark six we also have two of Jesus' very famous miracles, feeding five thousand and walking on the water. With only five loaves and two fish Jesus fed a multitude of people. Jesus also walked on the sea and came to his disciples as they were toiling against contrary winds. His disciples were amazed. Today we still stand amazed at the power of Jesus, the Son of God.