G-d's Minute Weekly Bible Study 22nd October 2026

 G-d's Minute Weekly Bible Study 22nd October 2026

     These messages are taught for those who have their Spiritual 
 eyes and ears open.  However do not worry, for if yours are not 
 open yet, they will be before we finish these Lessons.  So please 
 sharpen up, and with full attention, let us study the 6th Chapter 
 of Mark.  Due to the large size of Chapter 6, I am breaking this 
 study down into 2 Parts.

     Now let us begin with.....


                                  Mark, Chapter 6 Part 1

                              Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
                         ( Matthew 13:53-58; Luke 4:16-30 )

 6:1 Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples 
 followed Him.

      Jesus now returns to His hometown, Nazareth.

 2 And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue.  And 
 many hearing Him were astonished, saying,"  Where did this Man get these things? 
 And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are 
 performed by His hands!

      Now Jesus was teaching effectively and wisely, 
      however the people of His hometown saw Him 
      only as a carpenter.

 3 Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judas, 
 and Simon?  And are not His sisters here with us?"  So they were offended at Him.

      Note that Joseph was not mentioned in this verse.
      That fact may indicate that he had already died by
      this time.

      Now as for Jesus' brothers, James did not trust
      Jesus prior to His crucifixion ( see John 7:5 ), but
      became a believer after Jesus' resurrection.
      ( see Acts 1:14; Cor 15:7 ).  He later became a 
      leader in the Church at Jerusalem, 
      ( see Acts 15:13; Gal 1:19 ) and also wrote the 
      Epistle of James

      Also Judas, another brother of Christ, wrote the 
      Book of Jude

 4 But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, 
 among his own relatives, and in his own house."

      This is a maxim that is still true even today it seems.

 5 Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few 
 sick people and healed them.

      Jesus could have done greater miracles in Nazareth,
      but He chose not to because of the people's pride 
      and unbelief that the miracles were from God.  Thus 
      their unbelief in God Himself.

 6 And He marveled because of their unbelief.  Then He went about the villages, in 
 a circuit, teaching.

                             Sending Out the Twelve
                       ( Matthew 10:1,5-15; Luke 9:1-6 )

 7 And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, 
 and gave them power over unclean spirits.

      In Biblical times the early missionaries traveled in
      pairs.  for one advantage in traveling by twos was
      that they could strengthen and encourage each
      other, especially when they faced rejection.  Also
      traveling in pairs was much safer then traveling
      alone at that time, just as it is today in the 
      Holylands

 8 He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff — no bag, 
 no bread, no copper in their money belts —

 9 but to wear sandals, and not to put on two tunics.

      Jesus wanted to teach them to trust in God to
      provide food and shelter for them.

 10 Also He said to them, "In whatever place you enter a house, stay there till 
 you depart from that place.

 11 And whoever will not receive you nor hear you, when you depart from there, 
 shake off the dust under your feet as a testimony against them.  Assuredly, I 
 say to you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of 
 judgment than for that city!"

      Hospitality to strangers, especially those on a Holy
      mission, was highly valued.  Refusal was seem as 
      equal to unbelief

 12 So they went out and preached that people should repent.

 13 And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick, 
 and healed them.

      By casting out demons and healing the sick it added
      authority to the apostle's message.

                             John the Baptist Beheaded
                         ( Matthew 14:1-12; Luke 9:7-9 )

 14 Now King Herod heard of Him, for His name had become well known.  And 
 he said, "John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers 
 are at work in him."

      King Herod is Herod Antipas, one of the sons of
      Herod the Great, the king that tried to kill the baby
     Jesus.  ( see Matt 2:1-18 ).

 15 Others said, "It is Elijah."  And others said, "It is the Prophet, or like one of 
 the prophets."

      Now Herod, along with many others, wondered who
      Jesus really was.  Unable to accept Jesus claim to
      be God's son, many people made up their own
      explanations for His power and authority.  Herod
      thought that Jesus was John the Baptist come back
      to life, while those who were familiar with the Old
      Testament thought He was Elijah. 
      ( see Malachi 4:5 )

 16 But when Herod heard, he said, "This is John, whom I beheaded; he has 
 been raised from the dead!"

 17 For Herod himself had sent and laid hold of John, and bound him in prison 
 for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife; for he had married her.

      Philip's wife was Herodias, but she left him to marry
      Herod Antipas.  When John confronted the two
      for committing adultery Herodius began her plot
      to kill him.

 18 Because John had said to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your
 brother's wife."

      John's message to Herod was that his divorce was
      not lawful.  John's statement was probably based 
      on Jesus' stern words about divorce. 
      ( see Mark 10:11-12 ) 

      Also what is written in ( Lev 20:21 )

 19 Therefore Herodias held it against him and wanted to kill him, but she
 could not;

      Only the king himself could order an execution.

 20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he 
 protected him. And when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him 
 gladly.

      Herod held a grudge, however he recognized 
      John as a righteous man, whom he enjoyed 
      listening to.  Thus Mark paints the picture here 
      of John's imprisonment as a kind of protective 
      custody.

 21 Then an opportune day came when Herod on his birthday gave a feast 
 for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee.

 22 And when Herodias' daughter herself came in and danced, and
 pleased Herod and those who sat with him, the king said to the girl, "Ask 
 me whatever you want, and I will give it to you."

      Herodias' daughter, named Salome, danced
      seductively to please Herod Antipas.

 23 He also swore to her," Whatever you ask me, I will give you, up to half 
 my kingdom."

 24 So she went out and said to her mother, "What shall I ask?"  And she 
 said, "The head of John the Baptist!"

      Salome seized the moment for her mother who
      hated John The Baptist because of what he had
      said about her marriage to Herod.

 25 Immediately she came in with haste to the king and asked, saying, "I 
 want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter."

      Now Herod felt he had little choice but to honor
      her request. He felt he would be greatly 
      embarrassed in front of his important guests that 
      evening if he failed to honor her request, though 
      he did not want to honor it at all.

 26 And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet, because of the oaths and
 because of those who sat with him, he did not want to refuse her.

 27 Immediately the king sent an executioner and commanded his head
 to be brought. And he went and beheaded him in prison,

 28 brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave 
 it to her mother.

 29 When his disciples heard of it, they came and took away his corpse
 and laid it in a tomb.

     Now, that concludes our study of Chapter 6 Part 1, and 
 our lesson for today.  Next week we will finish up our study on 
 Chapter 6 with Part 2.  Until then have a Great weekend, and stay 
 Blessed my Friend!  Amen!

 With My Love & Prayers,
           Pastor Allen

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