[af_vet_1981]

And the religious leaders started accusing Jesus of being possessed by the devil seeing as He was able to cast them out of possessed people. I find it surprising that even Jesus' own family (we have to assume it included His mother as well as brothers and sisters) doubted His ministry and power. I seldom see anyone bring this up, but think it shows those closest to him - his OWN family - doubted Him.

It seems to me your prophesying links the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit passage to the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) passage, and implied that Mary, the mother of God with us, as well as other brethren (cousins of Jesus) believed he was possessed by an unclean spirit. Your use of "we" is troubling as well.

[boatbums]

Did they or did they not doubt Jesus’ ministry and power? It was Scripture which stated the reasons behind Jesus’ family trying to get him out of a dangerous situation and thinking He was “mentally challenged”. It took no “prophesying” on my part at all!