THE FAMILY - RABBIT TRAIL
- Some commentaries “force”
the issue that all of the brothers of Jesus were of Joseph from a previous
marriage. This is because of their belief that Mary remained a virgin
after the birth of Jesus. There is
no reason not to believe that Mary bore other children.
- I use the term “half
brother” because God was the father of Jesus and not Joseph.
- When Jesus starts his
ministry Joseph has probably been dead for some time.
- It must be remembered
that Jesus did not continue in the carpentry trade of Joseph, but left the
family. There may have been some
family disappointment as well as lost honor in His community. This appears to show up later when Jesus
returns home and is rejected.
- At first it seems
that the family of Jesus was skeptical about His ministry, however, Jesus
appeared to James after the resurrection and he was converted and
that brought the whole family in.
- Note: I firmly believe
Mary and Joseph both believed that Jesus was the Messiah, but because of
the times, the family just simply didn’t understand and were confused,
timid and even afraid to be seen around Jesus. I think they wanted to believe;
and eventually their timidity would be replaced with boldness because of
the testimony of James. Just saying”.
- It seems probable
that all the brothers were married to believing wives.
- None of the brothers were chosen to be one of the inner circle of “Twelve” Disciples.
John 7:5 – They did not believe at first
5 For even his own
brothers did not believe in him. NIV
Matt 12:46 -50 – They stand afar off –unsure - watching
46 While Jesus was still
talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak
to him.
47 Someone told him,
"Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to
you."
48 He replied to him,
"Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?" 49 Pointing to his
disciples, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers.
50 For whoever does the
will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother." NIV
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