Jesus' Mother and Brothers

Luke 8:19-21

Key Verse 8:21

1. Think about Jesus' mother and brothers who came to see Jesus (19-20). Why do you think they wanted to "see" Jesus? (Mark 3:20-21,31) 

2. Verse 19 says that they were "not" able to get near him "because of the crowd." What does this tell us about Jesus' (private, family, and/or public) life so far? 

3, In verse 20 someone tried to do something "for" Jesus and his family members. What do you think this "someone" might have expected Jesus to do when he said to Jesus, "Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you?" 

4. Think about Jesus' reply in verse 21, and compare it with what was said to Jesus in verse 20. What do you think Jesus wanted this man to learn? 

5. Read verse 21 again and discuss the "one point" you learned from Jesus' reply.

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