BIG IDEA: If we are not careful, familiarity with Jesus can dull our faith instead of deepen it.
THEY WERE AMAZED BY JESUS BUT OFFENDED BY HIM (vv. 1–3)
It is possible to be impressed by Jesus without actually trusting Jesus.
Offense often reveals a heart that refuses to let Jesus be who He is.
THEY DISHONORED THE ONE THEY SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED (v. 4)
Repeated exposure to truth does not guarantee belief.
When the glory of Christ fades from our view, familiarity can turn into carelessness.
THEY MISSED WHAT THEIR UNBELIEF REFUSED (vv. 5–6)
Jesus marvels at unbelief because it rejects what has been plainly revealed.
Christ’s mission continues even when people reject Him.
