John Mark Comer Teachings One of Jesus' Most Radical Ideas: Family | Community E2
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Jesus' Radical Family Redefinition
- Jesus redefined family to include anyone who does God's will, not just biological ties.
- His followers are called brothers and sisters, making community a new form of family.
Strong Group vs. Individualist Cultures
- First-century Jewish society was strongly group-oriented, with group priority over individual desires.
- Western culture reverses this, valuing individual freedom over group norms.
Patrilineal Family Structure
- Family in Jesus' world was patrilineal and defined by bloodline, not marriage.
- Marriage was often more for family group benefit than individual happiness.