Worship Guide



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June 4, 2023

GRAVITY: Jesus and the Things that Pull You Down

When My Family Brings Things Down

Jon Fredricks

Today’s Scripture: Luke 8:19

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Luke 8:19-21 NIV: Jesus' Mothers and Brothers

Now Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd. Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.”

John 19:26 NIV

When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,”

John 2:4 NIV

“Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”

Luke 2:48-49 NIV

When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.” “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”

Mark 3:21 NIV

When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.”

Luke 8:19-21 NIV

Now Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd. Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.”

1. Lean into My New Family

Psalm 68:6 NIV

God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.

Luke 8:21 NIV

He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.”

1 Timothy 3:15b NIV

… in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

Romans 12:10 HCSB

Show family affection to one another with brotherly love. Outdo one another in showing honor.

Ephesians 5:30-32 NIV

... for we are members of his body. “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church.

Galatians 6:2 NIV

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

2. Lock into your New Source

2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

Philippians 4:13 NKJV

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

1 John 4:7 NIV

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

3. Boundaries, Boundaries, Boundaries

Proverbs 22:28 NIV

Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors.

4. Lament what is Lost

Luke 19:41 NIV

And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it…

Romans 12:18 NIV

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Matthew 8:22 NIV

But Jesus told him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.”

John 21:21-22 NIV

When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.”


AFTER THE LIVESTREAM

Pray
Jesus, I know that I have been separate from you my entire life. I have tried to pretend otherwise, but I realize today that my decisions, choices...my sin has separated me from God. I believe you are the Son of God and my only way forward. Please save me as I surrender the rest of my life into your hands. Thank you that you hear me!


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