![]() In this new community- this new family, there is no head of the household, there is no hierarchy, the only “head” is God. ![]() In the Roman world- everything belonged to the father- the pater familias. The father would have been the hierarchical head of the household. Sidenote: “Mother, brothers, and sisters are looking for you.” What about Dad? Has Joseph died? Joseph never mentioned in Mark’s gospel. In verse 21 - family is literally - “those around him” this is clarified later as his mother and brothersįirst wants to “control him,” because he’s out of his mind. ![]() Jesus returns to the “house” a supposedly safe place, but it isn’t a safe place, even his “family” do not create a safe place Healings were drawing crowds despite his efforts to keep things quiet. ![]() Immediately after calling the rest of the 12 Words of assurance for clergy under duress (to a point). ![]()
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