1. Jesus Understands Family Pressure

Matthew 12:46–47 NIV 46 While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his
mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. 47 Someone
told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to
speak to you.”

2. Jesus Redefines Family Boundaries

Matthew 12:48–50 NIV 48 He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who
are my brothers?” 49 Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my
mother and my brothers. 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in
heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”

3. Jesus Explains Family Belonging

Matthew 12:49–50 NIV 49 Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my
mother and my brothers. 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in
heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”

How Do I Do the Will of the Father?

• Hear
• Obey

● In God’s Family, Bloodline Doesn’t Determine Belonging, Obedience Does.