1. Is this not the carpenter? Mark 6:1-6

2. 2 Is this not the carpenter? Humbled Himself for our sake, Phil. 2:5-8; 2 Cor. 8:9Humbled Himself for our sake, Phil. 2:5-8; 2 Cor. 8:9 Those most familiar with Jesus offended by His teaching & works, Mk. 6:3-4Those most familiar with Jesus offended by His teaching & works, Mk. 6:3-4 Carpenter: Strength, skill & service (cf. Isa. 44:13-14)Carpenter: Strength, skill & service (cf. Isa. 44:13-14)

3. 3 Trades Jesus did not Choose Shepherd, yet the Good Shepherd, Jno. 10:11, 14; 1 Pet. 2:25; 5:4Shepherd, yet the Good Shepherd, Jno. 10:11, 14; 1 Pet. 2:25; 5:4 Provides food & water, guidance, shelter & protection, Jno. 10:2-11Provides food & water, guidance, shelter & protection, Jno. 10:2-11 Great Shepherd-King (Ezek. 34:23-24)Great Shepherd-King (Ezek. 34:23-24) Savior of mankind, Jno. 10:15, 26-28Savior of mankind, Jno. 10:15, 26-28

4. 4 Trades Jesus did not Choose Lawyer, yet the Master of the LawLawyer, yet the Master of the Law Trained interpreters, Mk. 6:2; Jno. 7:15Trained interpreters, Mk. 6:2; Jno. 7:15 The Word…Master Teacher (Jno. 1:14)The Word…Master Teacher (Jno. 1:14) Gave & fulfilled the law, Matt. 5:17Gave & fulfilled the law, Matt. 5:17 Lord of the Sabbath (Matt. 12:8)Lord of the Sabbath (Matt. 12:8) Authority over the law, Matt. 7:28-29Authority over the law, Matt. 7:28-29

5. 5 Trades Jesus did not Choose Doctor, yet He is the Great PhysicianDoctor, yet He is the Great Physician Doctors are available, but not always successful, Mark 5:25-26Doctors are available, but not always successful, Mark 5:25-26 Jesus immediately & completely healsJesus immediately & completely heals Healed bodies, Mark 5:27-34Healed bodies, Mark 5:27-34 Heals souls of sin, Matthew 9:12-13Heals souls of sin, Matthew 9:12-13

6. 6 Trades Jesus did not Choose Fisherman, yet the Master FishermanFisherman, yet the Master Fisherman At His word nets were full, Lk. 5:4-7,11; Jno. 21:6, 10-11At His word nets were full, Lk. 5:4-7,11; Jno. 21:6, 10-11 Made “fishers of men” out of fishermen (Matt. 4:19-20)Made “fishers of men” out of fishermen (Matt. 4:19-20)

7. 7 “Is this not the carpenter?” Built the Universe, Jno. 1:1-3; Rev. 3:14Built the Universe, Jno. 1:1-3; Rev. 3:14 Strength & skill, Col. 1:15-17Strength & skill, Col. 1:15-17 Human body (Psa. 139:14)Human body (Psa. 139:14) Heavens (Psa. 19:1)Heavens (Psa. 19:1) Monument to His power & deity, Rom. 1:20Monument to His power & deity, Rom. 1:20

8. 8 “Is this not the carpenter?” Built the Church, Matt. 16:16, 18Built the Church, Matt. 16:16, 18 House, Heb. 3:3-6, 14 (1 Tim. 3:15)House, Heb. 3:3-6, 14 (1 Tim. 3:15) Temple, Eph. 2:19-22Temple, Eph. 2:19-22 Strength over death, Matt. 16:18 (Rev. 1:18)Strength over death, Matt. 16:18 (Rev. 1:18) Skillfully furnished church, Eph. 4:7-12Skillfully furnished church, Eph. 4:7-12

9. 9 “Is this not the carpenter?” Built the Bible, Jno. 1:14, 17-18Built the Bible, Jno. 1:14, 17-18 Revealed heaven’s will, Heb. 1:1-2Revealed heaven’s will, Heb. 1:1-2 Hear those He sent…hear Him…hear the One who sent Him, Lk. 10:16; Matt. 10:40 (17:5)Hear those He sent…hear Him…hear the One who sent Him, Lk. 10:16; Matt. 10:40 (17:5)

10. 10 “Is this not the carpenter?” Built the Bible, Jno. 1:14, 17Built the Bible, Jno. 1:14, 17 Strength: Reveal, inspire & confirm, 1 Cor. 2:4-5, 10, 13; 2 Pet. 1:2-3Strength: Reveal, inspire & confirm, 1 Cor. 2:4-5, 10, 13; 2 Pet. 1:2-3 Skill: All truth, Jno. 16:13; 2 Tim. 3:16Skill: All truth, Jno. 16:13; 2 Tim. 3:16 Bible is light from God, Psa. 119:105Bible is light from God, Psa. 119:105

11. 11 Yes, this is the carpenter! Quality products Quality Builder Has built a heavenly home Hebrews 11:10, 16 John 14:2-3