Knowing vs. Belonging | Matthew 12:46-50
23 February 2026

Knowing vs. Belonging | Matthew 12:46-50

MARANATHA CHURCH

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Most of us have collapsed the distinction between knowing Jesus and belonging to Him; we assume proximity, heritage, and familiarity are enough. In Matthew 12:46-50, Jesus uses a real-time moment to issue a verdict on the Pharisees (and us): the family of God is not defined by bloodline or religious credentials, but by doing the will of the Father.