Family Ties

Luke 8:19-21 (NIV)

19Now Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd. 20Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.”

21He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.”

I.                   Introduction:

II.               A Natural Family Bound By The Circumstance Of Birth

A.                 A Bond Of Kinship

B.                 A Bond Of Intimacy

C.                 A Bond Of Concern

III.            A Spiritual Family Bound By The Obedience Of Faith

A.                 The Family Of Faith Elevated

1.                  A Higher Priority

2.                  A Higher Privilege

B.                 The Family Of Faith Demonstrated

1.                  United In The Proclamation Of God’s Word

2.                  United In The Practice Of God’s Word

IV.             Conclusion: