中文和合本，神版
拿撒勒人厭棄耶穌
（太13‧53－58；路4‧16－30）
1耶穌離開那裏，來到自己的家鄉；門徒也跟從他。 2到了安息日，他在會堂裏教訓人。眾人聽見，就甚希奇，說：「這人從哪裏有這些事呢？所賜給他的是甚麼智慧？他手所做的是何等的異能呢？ 3這不是那木匠嗎？不是馬利亞的兒子雅各、約西、猶大、西門的長兄嗎？他妹妹們不也是在我們這裏嗎？」他們就厭棄他。 4耶穌對他們說：「大凡先知，除了本地、親屬、本家之外，沒有不被人尊敬的。」 5耶穌就在那裏不得行甚麼異能，不過按手在幾個病人身上，治好他們。 6他也詫異他們不信，就往周圍鄉村教訓人去了。
A Prophet Without Honor
1 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples.
2 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?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing?
3 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?” And they took offense at him.
4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.”
5 He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them.
6 He was amazed at their lack of faith.
今天我們要分享的是《馬可福音 6:1-6》中關於不受尊敬的先知的故事。這段經文實際上描繪了一個深刻的人性故事，讓我們先來仔細看看這個過程。
當耶穌回到他自己的家鄉時，門徒也跟隨著他。在這個時候，他的村民們，從小到大，看著他長大的這些村民，驚訝地說：「這人從哪裡有這些事呢？所賜給他的是什麼智慧？這不是那木匠嗎？這不是馬利亞的兒子嗎？她妹妹不是在我們這裡嗎？」
在耶穌三十歲離開家鄉傳教之前，他的職業是木匠。在那個時代，「木匠」是一個統稱，意味著他可能製作家具、蓋房子、修理門窗，或者從事其他許多工作。因此，對於周圍的人來說，他只是一個工人，一個藍領階層的平凡人。由於村民們從小就看著他長大，所以對他們來說，耶穌只是一個他們熟悉的鄰家男孩，毫不起眼。出乎他們的意料，耶穌離開家鄉，出去轉了一圈後回來竟然變成了一個「拉比」，還帶著門徒。對於這些人來說，這根本就不是他們從小看到大的那個人了。他們原本認為只是一個普通的工人，但現在竟然變成了像老師一樣的人。許多人無法接受這一點。在第三節中，他們甚至提到他們對他感到厭棄。可以想像，這一次耶穌回家，根本不是衣錦還鄉，而是受到各種質疑和厭惡。
這再次展現了人性中的偏見和驕傲。我們經常會拿人的過去來審判人的現在，好像這個人從前不好，今天也不會好，未來也好不起來。耶穌曾經身為一個工人，是一個普通人，他雖然是上帝的兒子，卻沒有因此而選擇出生在富豪的世家，或者是一個非常有權勢的家庭。相反，他選擇了最普通的地方，一個最平凡的家。然而，人們卻以他的外表來審判他，說：「這不過就是個木匠嗎？我們都認識他的家人，他有什麼了不起的？」
當一個人不願意被醫治，他就無法被醫治。當一個人不願意聆聽，他跟一個聾子是沒有兩樣的。當一個人放棄了盼望，放棄了對於真理的渴望的時候，這個人就聽不到真理，因為他的心已經封閉起來了。是他選擇不要接受真理，哪怕真理就站在他的眼前，他也無法認識。盼望是多麼重要的一件事情。擁有盼望能夠去對於真理有一種期盼跟渴求，這是一個人最重要的事情。
在一個家庭裡，和諧與愛是絕對重要的，如果一個家裡面少了這樣的元素的話這個家裡面就算有富裕，就算有權勢，就算有物質上的一切享受，這個家裡面依然會有著不好的氛圍。
對一個組織來說，士氣是至關重要的。如果所有成員對於組織充滿盼望和期待，即使面對外在的挑戰，即使周圍條件並不友善，這個組織也依然有著巨大的潛力。因為當人們擁有了盼望，他們就會全力以赴，這種心態就是最強大的動力。
對於一個國家而言，如果人民對未來充滿光明的盼望和期待，即使國家正處於貧窮或剛剛經歷戰爭的痛苦時期，它也能夠充滿活力地重新振興起來。因為當人們擁有了盼望，外在的困境就不再是無法克服的障礙。回顧歷史，我們會看到，在戰爭結束後，儘管國家經歷了巨大的破壞，但因為人們擁有了和平與建設的盼望，他們齊心協力，使國家重新繁榮起來。然而，在和平時期，如果人們對當前政府或國家失去了盼望，那才是真正的困難所在。
因此，我們要深刻理解基督教所帶來的巨大恩典和重大使命。我們所擁有的不僅僅是一些道德教誨，而是救贖的盼望、今生的盼望以及永恆的盼望，來自上帝的信息，讓更多的人聽到並傳達救贖的好消息，給予他們盼望的信息。每個人都可以選擇成為這個信息的傳播者，或者選擇忽視它。當我們認識到這種盼望的價值時，我們就明白這是改變世界的信息。
接下來的故事是關於耶穌差遣12門徒的故事。這正是一個很好的例子。耶穌展示了如何傳播福音，然後讓12門徒開始實際行動。這個故事教導了我們許多寶貴的教訓。感謝大家的聆聽，我們將繼續分享下一個故事。
Today we are going to share the story of the "Unhonored Prophet" as recorded in Mark 6:1-6. This passage actually portrays a profound story of human nature. Let's take a closer look at this process.
When Jesus returned to his hometown, his disciples followed him. At that time, the villagers, from small to large, who had watched him grow up were amazed and said, "Where did this man get these things? What is this wisdom that has been given him? 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?"
Before Jesus left his hometown at the age of thirty to preach, his profession was that of a carpenter. In that era, "carpenter" was a generic term, meaning he might have crafted furniture, built houses, repaired doors and windows, or engaged in various other tasks. Therefore, to the people around him, he was just a worker, an ordinary person of the working class. Because the villagers had watched him grow up, Jesus was just a familiar neighborhood boy to them, nothing extraordinary. To their surprise, after Jesus left and returned, he had become a "rabbi" with disciples. For these people, he was no longer the person they had known since childhood. They originally thought of him as just an ordinary worker, but now he had become someone like a teacher. Many couldn't accept this change. In verse three, they even mentioned that they were offended by him. It can be imagined that when Jesus returned home this time, it was not a triumphant return, but rather met with various doubts and aversions.
This once again demonstrates the prejudice and pride in human nature. We often judge people's present based on their past, as if someone who was not good in the past will not be good today or in the future. Jesus, once a carpenter and an ordinary person, was the son of God. Yet, he did not choose to be born into a wealthy family or one with great power and influence. Instead, he chose the most ordinary place, the humblest of homes. However, people judged him based on his appearance, saying, "Isn’t this the carpenter? Don’t we know his family? What makes him so special?"
When a person is unwilling to be healed, they cannot be healed. When a person refuses to listen, they are no different from a deaf person. When a person gives up hope and abandons the thirst for truth, they cannot hear the truth because their hearts are closed. It is they who choose not to accept the truth, even if the truth is standing right in front of them. Hope is such an important thing. Having hope allows one to eagerly anticipate and thirst for the truth, which is the most important thing for a person.
In a family, harmony and love are absolutely important. If a family lacks these elements, even if it is wealthy, powerful, or enjoys all material comforts, there will still be a negative atmosphere within the family.
For an organization, morale is crucial. If all members are full of hope and expectation for the organization, even in the face of external challenges and unfavorable conditions, the organization still has tremendous potential. Because when people have hope, they will go all out, and this mindset is the most powerful motivation.
For a country, if the people have a bright hope and expectation for the future, even if the country is currently in poverty or has just experienced the pain of war, it can rejuvenate with vitality. Because when people have hope, external challenges are no longer insurmountable obstacles. Looking back at history, after the end of a war, despite the massive destruction, countries have prospered again because people have hope for peace and rebuilding. However, in times of peace, if people lose hope in the current government or country, that is the real difficulty.
Therefore, we must deeply understand the immense grace and significant mission that Christianity brings. What we possess is not just a set of moral teachings, but the hope of redemption, the hope of this life, and the hope of eternity, the message from God, allowing more people to hear and convey the good news of salvation, giving them the message of hope. Everyone can choose to be a messenger of this message or choose to ignore it. When we realize the value of this hope, we understand that this is a message that changes the world.
Next, the story is about Jesus sending out the Twelve Apostles. This is a good example. Jesus showed how to spread the Gospel and then let the Twelve Apostles begin to take practical action. This story teaches us many valuable lessons. Thank you for listening, and we will continue to share the next story.
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