In Mathew 12 46-50 it talks about Jesus refusing to see his earthly Mother and brothers. I’m very confused about this because it doesn’t feel as though it is honoring his father and mother.
In Matthew 12.46-50, Jesus indeed makes a statement that might seem puzzling at first. There are a number of perspectives on this. Here are a few (and there may be more) for your consideration: Emphasising spiritual family: Some believe that Jesus is highlighting the importance of spiritual kinship over biological relationships. This perspective stresses the idea that those who follow Jesus and do the will of God are his true family. Challenging cultural expectations: Another interpretation suggests that Jesus' response challenges cultural norms and expectations regarding family loyalty. In his society, familial bonds were highly valued, but Jesus is redirecting attention to the spiritual family unit, which transcends biological ties. Teaching a lesson: Some interpret Jesus' words as a teaching moment, illustrating the broader concept of family within the context of his ministry. By expanding the definition of family to include all who follow God's will, Jesus is teaching his disciples and the crowd about the inclusive nature of God's kingdom. Foreshadowing his sacrifice: There's also an interpretation that views Jesus' statement as foreshadowing his impending sacrifice on the cross. By prioritising obedience to God's will over familial relationships, Jesus may be alluding to the sacrifice he will make for humanity's salvation. Response to rejection: Some scholars suggest that Jesus' response to his family's visit reflects the rejection he faced from his own relatives during his ministry. Rather than responding with bitterness or resentment, Jesus uses the moment to teach a deeper spiritual truth. Hopefully these perspectives are helpful. 😊
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In Mathew 12 46-50 it talks about Jesus refusing to see his earthly Mother and brothers.
I’m very confused about this because it doesn’t feel as though it is honoring his father and mother.
In Matthew 12.46-50, Jesus indeed makes a statement that might seem puzzling at first. There are a number of perspectives on this. Here are a few (and there may be more) for your consideration:
Emphasising spiritual family: Some believe that Jesus is highlighting the importance of spiritual kinship over biological relationships. This perspective stresses the idea that those who follow Jesus and do the will of God are his true family.
Challenging cultural expectations: Another interpretation suggests that Jesus' response challenges cultural norms and expectations regarding family loyalty. In his society, familial bonds were highly valued, but Jesus is redirecting attention to the spiritual family unit, which transcends biological ties.
Teaching a lesson: Some interpret Jesus' words as a teaching moment, illustrating the broader concept of family within the context of his ministry. By expanding the definition of family to include all who follow God's will, Jesus is teaching his disciples and the crowd about the inclusive nature of God's kingdom.
Foreshadowing his sacrifice: There's also an interpretation that views Jesus' statement as foreshadowing his impending sacrifice on the cross. By prioritising obedience to God's will over familial relationships, Jesus may be alluding to the sacrifice he will make for humanity's salvation.
Response to rejection: Some scholars suggest that Jesus' response to his family's visit reflects the rejection he faced from his own relatives during his ministry. Rather than responding with bitterness or resentment, Jesus uses the moment to teach a deeper spiritual truth.
Hopefully these perspectives are helpful. 😊
@@biblesociety thank you very much for these perspectives. There were so many sacrifices made it’s hard to understand the lessons sometimes.
I really appreciate that you took the time to help me with my question.