Matthew 12:46-50
God’s design for the family: Genesis 1:27-28, 2:24
At Salvation we become children of God: John 1:12-13, 1 John 3:1-2
I. The Appearance Of Jesus’ Biological Family – Vss. 46-47
. Brothers: Matthew 13:55-56, Mark 6:3
. . His brothers do not believe in Him – John 7:1-5 until after the ascension – Acts. 1:14
II. The Superiority Of Jesus’ Spiritual Family – Vss. 49
. He is not repudiating His biological family – Matthew 15:4, John 19:26-27
. He is saying that any relationship with Him transcends any earthly relationship
. Matthew 19:29, Luke 14:26
. How do we know if we are in His family – Vs. 50
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