Jesus defines His Family by Faith.

1. Jesus’ Family struggled with Faith

• Will they follow the path of the religious leaders?
• Will they stay outside like the crowd?

2. Jesus Redefined Family around Faith in Him

• Being with Him
• Doing God’s Will
• Responding to Him in Faith

3. Jesus’ Family later came to have Faith

• John 19:25; Acts 1:14; 1 Cor. 9:5
• Don’t give up on your family; Faith takes time to grow

4. Jesus Defined His Church with the Picture of Family

• Brothers and Sisters in Christ
• Household of Faith
• Honoring Families, without Worshiping Family
• *Valuing Singles and All Ages
• Deacons as Servants of the Church
• *Caring for Widows and Families

*Have you responded to Jesus in faith, confessing Him as Lord and trusting in Him as Savior?

*How is God leading you to pray for and honor your family?

*How is God leading you to connect with and encourage the church family? 

   -Singles - how can you encourage marriages?

   -Married - how can you encourage singles?

   -Parents/Children - how can you encourage one another?