Aim: To understand the characteristics of the family of God, and to live accordingly.
Exegesis: The family of God seeks out Christ. This requires initiative (v. 31a) and courage (v. 31b) on our part. The family of God is identified with Christ. The world will take notice of our faith and of our Savior (v. 32). The family of God honors Christ by listening to Him (vv. 33-34) and obeying Him (v. 35).
Key verse: v. 34 '' And [Jesus] looked around in a circle at those who sat about Him, and said, 'Here are My mother and My brothers!'''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.