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TITLE: Who is my brother?
TEXT: Mark 3:31-35
PROPOSITION: We have several relationships with others who are related to God.
QUESTION: How?
KEY WORD: Relationships
SCRIPTURE READING: Same
INTRODUCTION:
- Jesus had a physical family - mother, father, brothers, sisters.
- He had an extended family - aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.
- He had a spiritual family - disciples, apostles, followers
- Question for today: Who is my brother?
There is a brotherhood of:
Man
All humans are created by God
We have a common source - Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:20)
We share with all others our world, environment, temptations, sins, war, etc.
Believers
In the USA, 98% believe in God, and Jesus as the Son of God.
About 80% of us believe the Bible is the Word of God.
We share a common faith, hope, desire of heaven, morals, value of life.
Obedient Believers
Many believers do not obey. (Satan among them. James 2:19)
Those who believe AND obey (Song: Trust and Obey) have a special bond.
Hebrews 5:8-9 - Son learned obedience, author of eternal salvation to those who obey him
Matthew 7:21 - Say Lord, but do the will of the Father in heaven
Faithful (Brotherhood)
Revelation 2:10 - be faithful unto death
All around the world are strong, dedicated, faithful Christians.
They are my family.
Involved, Dedicated
Beyond faithful - Dedicated
More than show up in attendance - work, give, involved
Family bond = those you work with in some endeavor
Local Congregation
Each local congregation has its own personality
Programs, mission involvement, work projects
Share in my sorrows and joys
Support, encourage, correct, edify, rebuke
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