“If the virgin birth really happened, why did Jesus’ own family think He was out of His mind?” That’s the sharp question we received after releasing two episodes on the historical and theological credibility of the virgin birth (see here and here). And honestly, it’s a great one. In this episode of All Rise, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell explore the surprising—and often misunderstood—passages in Mark 3:21 and John 7:5, which seem to suggest that Jesus’ own family, possibly even Mary, doubted Him or thought He had gone too far. Does that undermine the credibility of the virgin birth? Or is something deeper going on? What we discovered in the biblical text was far more intriguing than expected—revealing layers of historical, cultural, and biblical insight that actually strengthen the case for who Jesus really is. Whether you’re questioning, curious, or confident in your faith, this episode brings clarity to one of the most human—and most profound—questions in the Gospels.
Read Derek’s full article, “Did Jesus’ Family Think He Was CRAZY?”
Read Dr. Drew Holland’s full article, “The Meaning of Exestē in Mark 3:21“.
