Living as the Family of God

Have you ever really stopped to think about what it means to treat each other as brothers and sisters in Christ?"Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters." — Hebrews 2:11In this message, we explore the profound and often overlooked kinship ethos of the ancient world and its relevancy to our lives as believers today. Drawing from scriptures and cultural insights, Ps Russell highlights how treating fellow believers as true family members can transform our communities. We dig into understanding the importance of mutual love, cooperation without competition, trust, and sharing resources. He challenges us to rethink our preconceived notions of church relationships and adopt a more sacrificial, inclusive approach, echoing the radical love Jesus exhibited and taught His followers.Reflection Questions:1. In what ways do I consciously or unconsciously compete with fellow believers rather than collaborate with them?2. How does the concept of kinship as described affect my understanding of church and community life?3. What practical steps can I take to live out the principle of sharing and mutual support in my everyday life?4. How do my actions and attitudes within my church reflect the deep brotherly and sisterly love that Jesus exemplified?Further Reading:"Honor, Patronage, Kinship, & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture" by David A. deSilvaThank you for joining us. We pray you were blessed.Needing pastoral support? http://flr.ms/ij Want to know how you can give? https://www.dayspring.com.au/giveConnect with us on:https://www.instagram.com/dayspringchurch/https://www.facebook.com/dayspringchurchhttps://www.youtube.com/@DayspringChurchAUListen to Dayspring Worship https://open.spotify.com/artist/331972RySiV4WcoYTTJHeB?si=4b8N7CVQT2ysAeBiMGr1BAhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/dayspring-worship/1035339614https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCQM5jWUvVAOxpvK7D571Q