Resurrected Relationships:
….between siblings.
Genesis 27:41-45; 33:1-11Peter 1:3;
First Presbyterian Church,
April 13, 2008 Dr. Will Jones
Summary: The relationship
between siblings is one of support and love that often includes rivalry. Habits and rivalries established in early
childhood remain, and often grow, for a lifetime. Christians seek to have healthy relationships
among siblings, where they love and support each other throughout life. Overcoming past hurt and present rivalries is
the main obstacle among siblings.
Outline:
I.
Christians have a “resurrection-shaped worldview” (N. T.
Wright)
a.
The Resurrection & the Sovereignty/Supremacy of Christ
i.
C. Van Till
ii.
Lord of all? Including relationships?
II. Resurrected Relationship…between
siblings
a.
The “Family Crucible” – a metaphor for family life
i.
The heat of crisis
ii.
The meltdown of relationships
iii.
Family: the most complex of relationships
1.
Full of beauty and goodness
2.
A place of rivalry for:
a.
Meaning
b.
Love
c.
Success
b.
Examples
i.
The Dassler brothers’ family feud
1.
Addidas v. Puma
ii.
Jacob & Esau
1.
Two decades of brotherly rivalry
iii.
Leah & Rachel
1.
Competition between sisters
c.
Resurrection-love among siblings
i.
Mercy, newness, and hope
1.
Truce
a.
Moving away from the past
2.
Forgiveness
a.
Resolve conflict openly and rapidly
3.
Support
a.
Bear one another’s burdens
4.
Celebration
a.
Enjoy each other’s triumphs
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