Jesus and the Family

Jesus claims ultimacy over all human relationships.

5 practical conclusions:

1. Jesus taught radical discipleship.

2. The family is not ultimate. Jesus is.

3. Our union with a human family is only temporary. Our union with Christ permanent.

4. This does not mean that our family relationships are unimportant or that we might not share with our natural relations a rich spiritual relationship centered on a common commitment to Christ.

5. Even in a Christian household, Christ still holds our ultimate allegiance.