Why Couldn’t Jesus Do Miracles? | Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen on Mark 6:1–6

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?* Get a free Mobile Ed course when you start a free trial: ⁠https://www.logos.com/show/what-in-the-word?utm\_source=spotify&utm\_medium=social&utm\_campaign=show-witw⁠ Learn more about the episode: https://www.logos.com/grow/witw-why-jesus-couldnt-do-miracles⁠? utm\_source=spotify&utm\_medium=social&utm\_campaign=show-witw 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