The historical story of Jesus teaching in the synagogue of his hometown has lessons for all of us. Mark 6 relays an account where those who grew up with Jesus were blown away by the wisdom and insight of his teaching. The account in Mark 6 says they were astonished.
The understandable question arose as to how was is that Jesus gained such wisdom and insight. Those who knew him as a boy focused on his family roots. They noted that his brothers and sisters still lived in the community, and of course these siblings did not possess the wisdom and insight that Jesus shared.
Unspoken is the fact that those listening also did not possess the wisdom and insight that accompanied the teaching of Christ. Instead of enjoying the teachings, it became clear that a jealousy arose as to why Jesus was privileged to have the influence that wisdom and insight can bring. It is easy to question why others have position, influence and power that we do not enjoy...and be offended on the inside, or perhaps wonder why him, and not me.
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