And looking at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers!

Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”

Mark 3:34–35

Jesus’ ministry and teaching reveals the Kingdom of God.

It was received as liberation by many, and often opposed by religious leaders.

Jesus is also rarely understood.

When Jesus is told that his mother and brothers were there to visit him, he redefines the nature of kinship.

It is those who do the will of God that are my brothers and sisters.

This was a radical and challenging redefinition of family, that the disciples (and us) may have struggled with.

Join us Sunday as we consider this teaching and more.

Message delivered by Pastor Ben Sandin.