Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2500 Jesus Christ, history of » 2505 Jesus Christ, ascension of » 2535 Jesus Christ, family of Jesus Christ belonged to a human family and experienced family relationships during his earthly ministry. Such relationships underline the fact of Christ's humanity. Jesus Christ was born into a family He is placed in a family tree Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 1:34-37; Luke 3:23-38 His birth was a natural one Luke 2:5-7 Jesus Christ's conception was miraculous, his birth natural. See also Luke 2:21-22 see Lev 12:2-4 for the instructions concerning purification after childbirth He grew up within a family Luke 2:48 See also Luke 2:51-52 Jesus Christ's family is mentioned during his earthly ministry Matthew 13:55-56 pp Mark 6:3 See also Matthew 12:46-47 pp Mark 3:31-32 pp Luke 8:19-20; John 2:1,12 Jesus Christ's natural brothers James Galatians 1:19 This verse gives support to the traditional view that James, elder at Jerusalem and writer of the NT letter which bears his name was the Lord's brother. (Other references to him include Ac 15:13; 21:18; 1Co 15:7; Jas 1:1.). See also Matthew 13:55 pp Mark 6:3 Jude Jude 1 See also Matthew 13:55 pp Mark 6:3 Jude is understood to be a variation of Judas. The nature of Jesus Christ's relationships with his family He was obedient to and caring towards his parents Luke 2:51 See also John 19:26-27 The will of his heavenly Father took precedence over the wishes of his natural family John 2:3-4 In John's Gospel, Jesus Christ's “time” (or “hour”) is his cross. Here Christ insists that only his heavenly Father can dictate the course of his ministry. See also Matthew 12:48-50 pp Mark 3:33-35; Luke 2:48-49; John 7:6-8 His family did not fully understand his ministry John 7:3-5 See also Mark 3:21 Jesus Christ's natural family were among the first Christians Acts 1:14 See also 1 Corinthians 9:5 See also
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