Listen "The Kindom of God (Mark 3:20-35)"
Episode Synopsis
According to Jesus’ family, he was, “out of his mind”, beside himself, not seeing things clearly. The religious leaders also thought he was “out of his mind” and were threatened by ruling breaking and challenges to their authority.
The two groups of people who should have been the most on board with Jesus, the religious leaders and his own family, wanted to stop him. Whether out of fear or pride, they tried to stop Jesus.
But Jesus was redefining the family; establishing a new kingdom. He was drawing a wider circle. One not restricted by biology or blood, but one birthed by belief. If we’re with Jesus, then we here with sister, brothers, mothers, fathers, aunts and uncles and cousins. A new family. In sickness and in health, and not even death can tear us apart.
The two groups of people who should have been the most on board with Jesus, the religious leaders and his own family, wanted to stop him. Whether out of fear or pride, they tried to stop Jesus.
But Jesus was redefining the family; establishing a new kingdom. He was drawing a wider circle. One not restricted by biology or blood, but one birthed by belief. If we’re with Jesus, then we here with sister, brothers, mothers, fathers, aunts and uncles and cousins. A new family. In sickness and in health, and not even death can tear us apart.
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