Matthew 12:46-50 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

Christ's relationships.

These, so far as they are set forth in the text, are three, viz. he has a relationship to the world, to the family, and to the Church. Consider, then—

I. HIS RELATIONSHIP TO THE WOULD .

1 . He is its Redeemer.

2 . He is its Teacher.

II. HIS RELATIONSHIP TO HIS FAMILY .

1 . The family claim was asserted.

2 . It was offensively asserted.

3 . The intrusion was reproved.

III. HIS RELATIONSHIP TO THE CHURCH .

1 . Christ ' s nearest relations are his true disciples.

2 . Endearments of natural relationship are heightened in them.

3 . Spiritual relationships are enduring.