Mark 3:31-35

Mark 3:31-35

1. We learn from these verses one mighty lesson: who they are that are reckoned the relations of Jesus Christ.

"Who can conceive the depth of our Lord's love towards Mary the mother that bore Him, and on whose bosom He had been nursed? Who can imagine the breadth of His love towards His brethren according to the flesh, with whom the tender years of his childhood had been spent? Doubtless no heart ever had within it such deep well-springs of affection as the heart of Christ. Yet even He says, of all who "do the will of God," that each "is his brother, and sister, and mother."

Questions:

1. Whether poor, persecuted, or whatever situation, do you feel the great comfort that there is One who knows, loves, cares, and reckons you as His son or daughter? Does contemplating on this give you joy and peace?

2. If you happen to be listening to this and have persecuted or made fun of Christians for their beliefs or godly lifestyles? Would you not, even now, fear that you have done so toward one of God’s own, repent, and become one of His as well?