419. Changed Relationships - Matthew 12:46-50

419.


Changed Relationships

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Today's Passage:  Matthew 12: 46-50

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Thank You for meeting me, LORD.
I welcome you into this place.
Please prepare my heart Jehovah.
Thank you for insight.

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46. As Jesus was speaking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him.
47. Someone told Jesus, "Your mother and your brothers are outside, and they want to speak to you."

48. Jesus asked, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?"
49. Then he pointed out his disciples and said, "Look, these are my mother and brothers.
50. Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!"

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1st strategy 
From the Ancients - Lectio Divina

• Ask God to open your heart and mind to what is written in the passage.
• Read the passage
• Re-read the passage looking for 3 words or phrases that really resonate in your heart.
• Write those words down.
• Re-read the passage. Of the 3 words which 1 resonates most in your heart?
  • Ask yourself what does this word mean in my life?
  • Where do I need change/growth/revelation?
• Write this word down. Or, remember this word throughout your day.
• Ask God to show you meaning from the passage.
• We read, reflect, and communicate. Share with the community.
• Don't forget to thank God for being with you during this endeavor to find intimacy with Him.
  

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