Scripture
Primary passage
Luke 8:19–21
Primary passage · World English Bible
The command
Hear what Jesus commands.
Receive God's word as Jesus' true family by hearing it and putting it into practice.
In context
Hear the whole passage.
When Jesus' mother and brothers cannot reach Him through the crowd, He identifies those who hear and do God's word as His family.
What this reveals
What this reveals about God.
Jesus forms an obedient family whose belonging is expressed through shared response to God's word.
Practice this command
Take one concrete step.
Recall one clear teaching of Jesus you heard recently. Write the specific response it requires and complete that response before your next meeting.
Discuss
Talk about it.
Where has familiarity with Jesus' words replaced the concrete obedience by which His family resemblance becomes visible?
Pray
Pray this.
Jesus, thank you for drawing obedient hearers into your family. Help us welcome your word and act on it together.
Teach
Teach it simply.
Teach that Jesus expands the meaning of family around responsive discipleship; do not use the passage to dismiss His care for His earthly family.
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