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Re: Gleanings from the "Gospels" [message #11851 is a reply to message #11849]

Fri, 06 November 2015 11:11

Gary
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Even though we have limited information concerning Jesus family we can look at the scriptures and have an idea what may have occurred during this time.

Jesus was starting out in His ministry and had immediate results with large crowds being ministered too. When a few people are healed or delivered, word gets out quick. Many came to hear what Jesus had to say and they brought the sick and diseased with them to be healed.

The Lord chooses the 12 and gives them the power to heal the sick and to set people free from demon depression.

Was the family of Jesus excited that He was now ministering and helping people, not really they thought that He had lost his mind:

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21 But when His own people heard about this, they went out to lay hold of Him, for they said, “He is out of His mind.”

Imagine this the family all thinks that Jesus has gone crazy and was out of His mind. Word was getting out and the family did not like what was taking place.

At the very beginning of His ministry His family thinks He's crazy, the Pharisees and Scribes start speaking out against Him. The Lord had opposition from every angle.

In fact a few scriptures later we see His brothers wanting to have a talk with Him.

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31 Then His brothers and His mother came, and standing outside they sent to Him, calling Him.

Whatever is taking place in the families mind we see His brothers and mother coming and they are calling Him to see what is going on, one would assume.

What is interesting is you would think that Mary would of called the family together and would tell them, Hey I got to let you all know something here that took place years ago. She knew in her heart what took place concerning the birth of Jesus. She was aware of the miracle that took place at the wedding feast.

At this point in time she appears to be silent on what took place in the past, and that shes oblivious in relating what she knows concerning information that may explain what is taking place with Jesus. Then again she may have told them and they thought she was losing it as well.

How would you like to have a ministry where the family, all the religious leaders, scribes, lawyers, and even some of your disciples thought you were a little out of your mind?

Gary

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