John 19:25-27
In the previous two statements made by Jesus on the cross, we were given a glimpse into the salvific power of Christ. The intercessory work was demonstrated through Jesus’ prayer to the Father over the ignorance of the crowds. The immediate nature of salvation was seen in the words spoken to the penitent criminal on another cross.
Still, at the cross of Jesus we also see the compassion of Jesus and the devotion of many of his Followers.
- As crowds gather round, Jesus sees five familiar, friendly faces.
- Jesus’ Mother was there but we don’t see any of May and Joseph’s other children (Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21; John 7:3-5).
- His aunt – Mk. 15:40 (Salome), Mt. 27:56 – mother of Zebedee’s children (James and John).
- Mary the wife of Cleophas – mother of James and Joses (Mt. 27:56).
- Mary Magdalene – the woman who Jesus cast 7 demons out (Lk. 8:1-3)
- The Beloved disciple, John (John 13:23)
Mary was under Jesus’ Care. No one cares for us like Jesus.
- We know the song, “Mary, did you know?” Let’s talk about what Mary knew.
- She knew the message of Angel.
- She heard the words of the magi and shepherds and pondered them in her heart (Lk. 2:8-20)
- However, when Jesus was 12 years old at the temple in Lk. 2:41-52, she didn’t seem to have a full understanding of who He was and His purpose.
- All, we can tell is she knew he was special.
- Wedding at Cana – (John 2:1-5)
- However, more than Mary’s love, we see Jesus’ love and compassion. Scripture testifies of His care for us as well.
- 1 Pet. 5:7, “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
- Phil. 4:19, “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
- 2 Cor. 12:9, “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
What we also see is how Jesus provides much of our care as He gave the care of Mary to John, a representation of the Church, the body of Christ on Earth today.
- Why didn’t Jesus entrust Mary to Joseph or their other children?
- Apparently, Joseph was dead.
- Also, the step-siblings had not followed Jesus as we seen earlier. At least not at this point.
- So, instead of finding care in our physical relations and the world…
- A new relation was given the responsibility
- Acts 20:28, “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
- Mt. 19: 29, “And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.”
- How can we have a hundred mothers, or children, siblings, and so forth? No where but through the Spirit in the Church. We receive a hundredfold the benefits of our human relationships. To be bound together through Holy Spirit is something stronger than any relationship outside of the Spirit.
- We are not a part of this kingdom, we are part of the church.
- A new relation was given the responsibility
Jeremy Kamer Ministries 