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Introduction: When I was growing up most people in the church called each other “brother” or “sister.”
In some parts of our country that is still practiced.
In Guyana I was always called “Brother Jerry.”
But that may have been more a title of honor than brotherhood.
Jesus originated that custom.
Today’s passage gives some details.
I. Jesus’ physical family vs. 19-20
A. Mary, brothers (Matthew 13.55), unnamed sisters
B. John 7.1-5
C. Mark 3.21
D. Family was important
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This was not rude toward his family
2. Jesus left his mother in the care of John
3. 1 Timothy 5.8
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Spiritual family vs.
21
A. Made up of those who “hear God’s word and put it into practice.”
B. 8.18
C. “Brother” became Paul’s standard word referring to believers
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Spiritual more important than physical
A. 14.26
B. 12.49-53
C. 18.28-30
D. Believers are of the same rank as Mary spiritually.
She has no rank above other believers.
E. Hebrews 2.11-12
Conclusion: I love my grandchildren more than I ever thought possible.
But Jesus is saying to me that my spiritual family is more important.
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