Mark 3:31–35 [NLT] Mark 3:20–22 (NLT) 20 One time Jesus entered a house, and the crowds began to gather again. Soon he and his disciples couldn’t even find time to eat. … Mark 3:31–35 (NLT) 31 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him. They stood outside and sent word for him to come out and talk with them. 32 There was a crowd sitting around Jesus, and someone said, “Your mother and your brothers are outside asking for you.” 33 Jesus replied, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” 34 Then he looked at those around him and said, “Look, these are my mother and brothers. 35 Anyone who does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” Jesus redefines : 1. The of his family. Mark 3:21 (NLT) 21 When his family heard what was happening, they tried to take him away. “He’s out of his mind,” they said. Mark 3:31 (NLT) 31 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him. They stood outside and sent word for him to come out and talk with them. 2. The way to his family. Mark 3:32-35 (NLT) 32 There was a crowd sitting around Jesus, and someone said, “Your mother and your brothers are outside asking for you.” 33 Jesus replied, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” 34 Then he looked at those around him and said, “Look, these are my mother and brothers. 35 Anyone who does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” 3. The way his family. Mark 3:14 (NLT) 14 Then he appointed twelve of them and called them his apostles. They were to accompany him, and he would send them out to preach,… What Now ? Prioritize Spiritual Relationships. Love Without Limits. Extend the Invitation. Continuing The Conversation Group Questions 1. Tell Your Story. Has your family been impacted in some way by your choice to follow Jesus? (Or how have they reacted — supportive? — concerned? — intervention?!!) 2. In what way does this quote resonate with you? “A growing obedience is the evidence of a genuine faith.” 3. Are there areas in your life where you need to more fully obey & submit to Jesus’ words or authority? AKA — Any aspects that are not yet surrendered to him?