1. What do you think was the reason Mary and her sons, born to her husband Joseph, came to Capernaum to seize Christ?
2. How does this text correct any notion or teaching that Mary remained a virgin throughout her life?
3. Do you think Christ was being unkind or disrespectful to Mary and her boys by asking, ‘Who are My mother and My brothers?’
4. Why do you believe Christ responded as He did?
5. How was Mary’s intention to ‘seize’ Christ contrary to God’s will?
6. The sons of Mary and Joseph would not come to faith in Christ until after the resurrection. Do you believe Mary fully understood the divinity of Christ?
7. Why do you think Christ said those sitting around Him were His family?
8. How does Christ define ‘members’ of His family?

Sermon Notes:

I. The Family of Christ

II. The Family of Christ

III. The Family of Christ