The Blessings of a Spiritual Family

1. The Church is often described as a “Family”

A. Matthew 12:46-50

B. 1 Peter 3:8

C. The House or Household of God - 1 Tim. 3:15; Eph 2:19

D. We shall be “Sons and Daughters” - 2 Cor. 6:17-18

2. What should we do since we are a spiritual family?

A. Show Concern for One Another

Matthew 7:9-10

Phil. 2:3-4

B. Provide For the Needs of Others

We should take care of our physical family - 1 Tim. 5:8

We should take care of our spiritual family - 1 John 3:17

C. Exercise Discipline When Needed

We should exercise discipline in our physical family - Prov. 13:24

The Church should exercise discipline - 2 Thess. 3:14-15; 1 Cor. 5

D. We Forgive One Another

Eph. 4:31-32

Col. 3:13

E. Serve One Another

We must no look to be served - Matthew 20:25-28

3. How Can We Nurture This Family Relationship?

A. By Spending Time Together

Heb. 10:24-25

Rom. 12:10

B. By Becoming More Involved In Our Common Work

Rom. 12:11

1 Cor. 15:58

John 13:34-35