1. Jesus teaches the crowd (46-47)

Jesus was God's servant, a man of mission. He

ministered to shepherdless crowds. He cast out evil

spirits and healed the sick; he preached the good news of the kingdom of God. He became so busy that his family worried about him (Mk 3:20,21). They thought he should take a little time off and come home and be with his family. So they came and stood outside, waiting to see him.

2. Here are my mother and brothers (48-50)

Jesus received the message, 'Your mother and brothers are outside.' They did not come into the stream of God's life-giving work, but stood outside, clinging to their human attachment and seeking to make human demands of Jesus. Jesus taught them and us about his true family. He pointed to his disciples and said, 'Here is my family.' All who do God's will are Jesus' family. Jesus was clear about his family. So, one day, Jesus' mother and brothers would repent and become faithful disciples. Prayer: Lord, I want to be a part of your family. Help me to do your will.

Application: Lord, help me to repent before your word and commit my heart to you.
One Word: God's family is my family