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Does human unbelief have the power to limit the all-powerful God? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller sits down with theologian Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen to tackle the startling claim in Mark 6:1–6 that Jesus “could do no mighty work” in his hometown. They explore the relationship between human faith and divine action and raise the practical question: What does this story mean for someone praying for healing that never comes?
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Outline:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:12) Veli-Matti Karkkainen
(03:55) The narrative arc
(09:00) The different difficulties
(17:00) Couldn't or wouldn't?
(20:55) The function of miracles
(23:33) Healed by faith?
(28:50) Why Jesus heals
(35:02) When healing doesn't come
(39:31) Advice for teaching
