Unpacking Impactful Words

Whenever Jesus spoke, it made a deep impact on the hearts and minds of the listeners. In Mark 6:2, it says, "And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished." They immediately asked questions among themselves that began with "where? what? and how?" Verse 3 ends with the statement, "and they took offense at him." Whenever we hear words that are deep or challenging that initially catch our attention, we have a choice in how to respond. Sometimes we respond with an inquisitive and teachable heart. Other times we take offense at what others have said, sometimes without getting more context or without any dialogue with the speaker. As we pursue the life of following Jesus, how do we respond to His impactful words?