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Last Words: Part 5 – Family

Every one of us comes from a family, whether it is a single parent home, a blended family, a traditional family, or something in between. In many ways, family defines our history, shapes who we are and sets us on a trajectory in life. In this message, Derric Bonnot looks at some of the last words of Jesus and their focus on family. And he reveals to us the importance of lasting relationships, and how staying truly connected can help us get the most out of the life God has given us.

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LAST WORDS: FAMILY

03.25.2018 | DERRIC BONNOT

 

 

  1. FAMILY – TO COMFORT AND BE COMFORTED
    1. Vows Realized
    2. Family: Comforted by someone and you get uncomfortable for someone
    3. Today’s final words were all about family
    4. Jesus wasn’t the only one suffering at the cross
    5. In the midst of Jesus’s greatest suffering he saw those he loved suffering and he met their needs. And here is what he said:

 

“‘Woman, here is your son,’

and to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’”

(John 19:26-27)

 

  1. WHO WAS JESUS SPEAKING TO?
    1. Mary context
    2. Lazarus
    3. John context

 

  1. WHY WAS JESUS GIVING THEM FAMILY?
    1. Different type of comfort and perspective

 

“From that time on, this disciple

took her into his home.” (John 19:27)

 

  1. FROM THAT TIME ON = THE CHURCH
    1. From that time…THE CHURCH.
    2. Not a building, it’s a family.
    3. 20 Years in the family
    4. I’ve seen people like Mary find comfort
    5. I’ve seen people like John find comfort

 

  1. THE LONER-EXCUSES
    1. “Ah I don’t need church to be close to God.”
    2. “Well I had a bad experience at a Church”

 

  1. COMFORTED TO GET UNCOMFORTABLE
    1. Family is about being comforted by Christ and getting uncomfortable for Christ
      1. Go back to wedding vowels realized
      2. Aint nothin’ to it but to do it!

 

“This is how we know what love is:

Jesus Christ laid down His life for us.

And we ought to lay down our lives

for our brothers and sisters.” (1 John 3:16)

 

  1. Celina / Prosper Story
    1. What if they didn’t invite?
      1. Easter opportunity this Week
    2. What if people didn’t serve?
      1. Serving: Table Talk
    3. Jesus can use anyone with a story

 

  1. FAMILY TRADITION – COMMUNION

 

Call hosts forward / COMMUNION VIDEO

 

“He took bread, gave thanks and broke it,

and gave it to them, saying,

‘This is My body given for you;

do this in remembrance of Me.’

 

In the same way, after the supper

He took the cup, saying, 

This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.’”

(Luke 22:19-20)