The Vineyard
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5
Mark 3:19b-30
- People, possibly even Jesus’ family, think that He is out of His mind. Have you ever felt misunderstood by others, possibly even your own family? How comforting is it to read that Jesus knows what that feels like?
- When we read some of the things that Jesus taught and preached- love your enemies, bless those who persecute you- is it possible that we wonder ourselves if Jesus was out of His mind? So we take Jesus and his teachings seriously, or do we look for ways and reasons to dismiss them?
Mark 3:31-35
- It seems shocking that Jesus would renounce His family. And yet, if you notice he doesn’t do so completely, he simply states that His family is whoever does the will of God. Rather than alienating His family, Jesus is actually inviting us to become a part of His family. Do you think of yourself as being related to Jesus?
- What influence do you have on your family? Are you an influence for good, encouraging your family to follow Christ, or are you a negative influence?
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