Tuesday: 3^rd Week in Ordinary Time-B:

I Reading: 2Samuel 6:12-15.17-19: David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with acclaim.

Gospel: Mark 3:31-35: Anyone who does the Will of God, that person is my brother and sister and mother.

Jesus’ Impact upon His Own Family: Feeling Jesus is an Embarrassment

The rumours reached Mary and other cousin brothers and sisters about Jesus’ embarrassment. So they struck out to get him and bring him home before something terrible happened. When they arrived and Jesus was informed of their presence. Jesus made a shocking claim: there is a greater family existing than the human family-a family that has supremacy over blood relationships. It is the family of God, the family of all those who do the Will of God (for more discussion- Mt 12:46-50; Lk 8:19-21).

1.     Jesus’ family (v.31-32)

a.     They were “standing outside”

b.     They sent for him “to call him”

c.      He was informed of the family’s presence and embarrassment

2.     True kinship is not just blood relationship with God (v.34-35)

3.     True kinship is based on a common relationship with God (v.34-35)

a.     It is being a disciple of Christ

b.     It is seeking to do God’s Will

Thought: Some penetrating questions need to be asked and answered by all of us.

·        How many are embarrassed by Jesus?

·        How many are ashamed to stand up for Jesus and his claims?

·        How many fear what their neighbours and friends will say if they take a stand for Jesus?

·        How many want to take Jesus home and lock him up in a room where his claims will not bother anyone?

The Will of God is the law of God (cp. The Ten Commandments, Ex 20:3-17).