 The Gospel lesson for this 7th Sunday after Pentecost comes from the Gospel according to Mark, chapter 6, verses 1 through 13, and it is on page 1000 of the Pew Bible. The sermon this morning is based on this Gospel lesson, although there is a common theme that runs throughout all three of the readings. I told you I would tell you what it is. It is the theme of rejection, and especially rejection for the sake of the Word of God.