ON AS FRIENDS, BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF JESUS”

ON AS FRIENDS, BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF JESUS”

For even Jesus’ brothers did not believe in Him: Remarkably, the brothers of Jesus never seemed to be supportive of His ministry before His death and resurrection (see also Mark 3:21). After His resurrection, the brothers of Jesus were numbered among the disciples (Acts 1:14). What does this mean? Yes, this does not tell that they did not believe He wrought phenomena miracles, but that they had not submitted to His assertion to be Messiah. Many a man faced with a vicious adversary in public life has been sustained by the faith and faithfulness of his kith and kin. Jesus was denied this solace. The emphatic expression, for even His brethren, is strong corroboration of the view that they were really and indeed our Lord’s brethren. It would help if you crushed all your doubts and kept believing that, yes, Jesus is Lord of lords, and submit absolutely to His Lordship!!! That’s it!!!

 

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