Rejection is painful. Much of our energy is spent avoiding it. Jesus encounters rejection in the text this week, Mark 6:1-29. This sermon explores how we can prepare ourselves for the inevitable rejection that will come when we proclaim the Good News that Jesus brought to the world.

2. Back to the Future Clip
“I just couldn’t handle that kind
of rejection”

3. Mark 6:1-29

4. REJECTION
REJECTION
MISSION

10. King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name
had become known. Some were saying…

11. King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name
had become known. Some were saying…

12. King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name
had become known. Some were saying…

13. King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name
had become known. Some were saying…

14. But, when Herod heard of it, he said…

15. For Herod himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him, and put
him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because
Herod had married her. For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for
you to have your brother’s wife.” And Herodias had a grudge against him,
and wanted to kill him. But she could not, for Herod feared John, knowing
that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he
heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him.
Mark 6:17-20

24. 12 So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. 13 They cast
out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured
them.

25. Your Mission

26. Your Mission
Travel
Light

27. Your Mission
Travel
Light
Be a
Guest

28. Your Mission
Travel
Light
Be a
Guest
Bring
healing

29. Your Mission
Travel
Light
Be a
Guest
Bring
healing
Shake off rejection