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The Family of God--a sermon presentation based on Luke 8:19-21

Picture this scene: Jesus is teaching the people, he’s involved in the work of the kingdom.  The people had gathered to hear him teach. It was probably a gathering much like our worship service this morning.

When his mother and brothers arrived at the scene to see him, they couldn’t get through (or even into the house) because people were crowding around Jesus. Someone must have seen Jesus’ family arrive, or somehow his family got the attention of a person close to Jesus.  Whatever may be the case, Jesus was informed of their arrival and his reaction is ….surprising, to say the least. Jesus exact words were: “My mother and brothers are those who hear God's word and put it into practice."

What was that all about? Why did he not want to greet his family? It would have only taken a couple of minutes to greet them, he could have easily taken a break from teaching.

How can we understand what was happening here? Could it be that Jesus was embarrassed by his family?

I used to be embarrassed by my family…          I don’t know about your relatives, but I always thought I had the weirdest family.  When we had family get-togethers, I was embarrassed to invite friends over, esp. because of uncle Gunther.  The man had no manners.....