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Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples.
When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. "Where did this man get these things... What's this wisdom that has been given him?
What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? Isn't this the carpenter?
Isn't this Mary's son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren't his sisters here with us?"
Mark 6:1-3 NIV
Haha I love this tall poppy dialogue!
It gives a glimpse of Jesus family, but a glimpse into my heart.
I remember that person as a snotty nosed kid. How did they get so smart?
That guy? Successful?
You can feel the envy rising in the people who knew Jesus growing up.
I too get to choose to be resentful, envious, or celebrate, be grateful, encourage and bless.
One of the cool things about God's upside-down kingdom is that the people we saw as children can grow up to become our teachers!
God can work in people's lives in wonder full ways.
#upsidedownkingdom
#gospelofmark

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