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Familiarity as a Stumbling Block
The people of Nazareth couldn't see past Jesus's ordinary upbringing. Commentators explain that because they knew him as "the carpenter's son" and knew his family, they were offended by his wisdom and power. This familiarity became a stumbling block to faith, blinding them to his divine identity. It serves as a powerful warning not to let what we think we know about someone or something prevent us from seeing God at work.
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18th Century
Theologian
Is not this the carpenter's son? Mark says, Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary? Both these expressions would probably hav…
19th Century
Preacher
His background seemed to them to be most humble. He had come from among them. His reputed father was a village artisan. His mother was plain Mary, …
(55–57a) Obviously some of the questioners’ motivation sprang from a serious desire to know whence Jesus derived his authority rather than from per…
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16th Century
Theologian
Is not this the carpenter’s son? It was, we are aware, by the wonderful purpose of God, that Christ remained in private life until he was …
17th Century
Pastor
Is not this the carpenter's son?
&c.] Meaning Joseph, who was by trade a carpenter, and whose son Jesus was supposed…
17th Century
Minister
Christ repeats his offer to those who have rejected him. They upbraid him: Is not this the carpenter's son?
Yes, it is true he was …
13th Century
Philosopher
Previously, the Lord parabolically showed both the obstacles and the growth of the Gospel teaching; now, however, He shows its dignity through some…