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.”
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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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