Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 13:54

"And coming into his own country he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?" — Matthew 13:54 (ASV)

With what emotion did our Lord return to His native place! How ready He was to associate with former friends, for he taught them in their synagogue. How eagerly they came together to hear their young countryman, who had made so great a stir! How amazed they were at the masterly way in which He touched great subjects and performed great deeds!

Astonishment led to inquiry. They began to ask how it could be. The question, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? might have been brought forward reverently and have led to their obtaining a most instructive reply, but some flavored their question with impertinent unbelief and this cost them dear.

Lord, grant that my questions may never carry a hint of incredulity. Grant that I may be astonished at what You do, and yet not be astonished that YOU should be able to do such mighty works.