Jesus has withdrawn to Galilee, his hometown region, because the Jews are seeking to kill Him. While there, the time for the Feast of Booths is at hand. This is one of the seven commanded feasts of God. It is a pilgrim festival - God's people are required to go to Jerusalem. Jesus' brothers -
Yes, He had brothers. Mary did not remain a virgin after the birth of Jesus. She got married and had a normal married life. Thus, Jesus had siblings. The word in Greek is "adelphoi" which means brothers, not step-brothers or cousins. It means brothers. -
So, Jesus' brothers want Him to go to Jerusalem for the feast and proclaim His authority to the world. Even Jesus' brothers did not understand His purpose. They, like many others, thought Jesus would be a political figure. They wanted someone to stand up to the Roman government. They wanted Jesus to make a statement. If He was someone special, then He should go and proclaim it. Jesus tells them it is not yet time for Him to proclaim who He is, so He will not publicly go to the feast.
It is amazing to me that Jesus was so fully human. That He dealt with the same trials, temptations, and human relationships that we deal with. He was God, yet He humbled Himself & became a man, just because He loves you. He gave up everything, just to rescue you. Amazing. Because of this Jesus not only created you, He understands what you are going through. He went through it too. Always remember that Jesus' purpose - saving you - was always at the forefront of His life. Every choice He made, every conversation He had, revolved around saving you.
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