January 23, 2011: An Interesting Family Tree – Michael Hidalgo

Jesus’ family thinks he is crazy. They come to get him and take him away, presumably for a time of rest. This would not be something far outside the norm. Family was the central social unit in Jesus’ day … which is what makes his assertion all the more amazing. 

His reply to his mother’s and brothers’ concern was, “Who are they?” He then responds to his own question by saying, “All of you are my family.” This was a foundation shifting statement to make. Jesus is asserting that there is a commitment higher than that of family, namely the Kingdom of Heaven.