Family Feud – 3 Unchanging Rules For Families

Pastor Jason Burns

May 24, 2020

Mark 10:13-16 // 13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.

  • 1. Our homes should be high touch.

Mark 6:56 // And wherever he went – into villages, towns or countryside – they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them  touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.

  • 2. Our families need time.
    • How do kids spell love? T-I-M-E.

Mark 10:13 // People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them.

  • 3. Our words should give blessing and encouragement.

Mark 10:16 // And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.

Mark 1:9-11 // 9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”

  • Harvard Business Review:
    • High Performing Teams: 5.6 to 1
    • Medium Performing Teams: 1.9 to 1
    • Low Performing Teams: .36 to 1
  • Family is 5 to 1