Mark 6:6b-30 Intro – Descriptive vs. Prescriptive   The Mission Sent Two by Two To Preach To Cast out Demons & Heal The Mandate Take Nothing except a Staff Stay where you are welcome Shake the dust off where you are not The Murder A depiction of a hostile world A foreshadow of coming persecution

Mark 6:1-6a  I. A Scandal – they were offended v.1-4     A. They were offended by his education     B. They were offended by his questionable birth.     C. They were offended by his ordinariness.  II. A Marvel – Jesus Marveled at their Unbelief v.5-6

Mark 5:1-21  I. A Great Hope  II. A Grievous Interruption Malpractice? Mistaken Priorities? Misuse of Time?  III. A God Intervention