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“Jesus Called Us Brethren”

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"Go and Tell My brethren"

Text: “Then Jesus said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.’” - Matthew 28:10

I. Introduction: The Significance of the Word "Brethren"

After His glorious resurrection, Jesus could have referred to His disciples with any term—“servants,” “students,” or “followers.” But He chose the word “brethren.” This word carries weight. It reflects forgiveness, restored fellowship, and most importantly, a shared relationship with the Father.

Why does Jesus now call His disciples brethren? What does that mean for us today? And how did we become worthy of such a name?

II. Context and Background

Let’s recall that before the crucifixion, His disciples deserted Him in fear (Matthew 26:56). Peter even denied Him three times. They failed Him at His darkest hour.

Yet, after rising from the grave, Jesus doesn’t rebuke them—He calls them “My brethren.” That is grace.
This marks a new phase in their relationship: they are not just forgiven sinners—they are now family.

III. Doctrinal Foundation: How We Became God's Children (and Jesus Our Brother)

A. We Are Children of God by Faith and Baptism into Christ

Galatians 3:26-27 – “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”

  • Faith in Christ is not a mere feeling—it is an obedient faith (Romans 1:5; James 2:24).
  • Baptism is the point where we are clothed with Christ. That is when we put on His identity and become God's children.

B. We Are Now One Family

Galatians 3:28-29 – “There is neither Jew nor Greek... male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”

  • We become heirs—not by lineage, but by spiritual adoption.
  • As heirs, we share the promises, the inheritance, and the name of God's family.

C. We Are Given the Right to Be Called Children of God

John 1:12 – “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.”

  • This “right” is not automatic—it’s given to those who believe AND receive Him through obedient faith (cf. Acts 2:41, 47).
  • As children of God, we now share in Christ's life, His sufferings, and His reward.

IV. Biblical Examples that Show This Truth

  1. Peter After Denial
    • Denied Jesus three times (Luke 22:61-62), but was restored by Jesus (John 21:15-17).
    • He was not only forgiven—he was entrusted again to “feed My sheep.”
  2. Thomas the Doubter
    • Though he doubted (John 20:25), Jesus appeared to him and gently led him to faith.
    • Still a brother—still part of the mission.
  3. Saul of Tarsus (Paul)
    • Once a persecutor (Acts 8:3), he became an apostle and beloved brother (Acts 9:17).
    • Shows how grace can adopt even the worst sinner into the family of God.

V. Practical Applications Today

  1. Know Your Identity — You Are a Brother of Christ
    • You are not an orphan in this world. You belong to God’s family.
    • In trials, you are not alone — your Elder Brother walks with you (Hebrews 2:11).
  2. Treat Your Fellow Believers as Family
    • No place for envy, division, or pride in the body of Christ.
    • Jesus calls them “brethren”—so should we.
  3. Live Worthy of the Name
    • Don’t bring shame to the family name. Live in holiness, love, and service.
    • “Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.” (1Pet. 4:16, ESV)

VI. Call to Action: Be Part of the Family

Hebrews 2:11 – “For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren.”

Jesus is not ashamed to call you His brother or sister. Are you living in a way that honors that title?

To those who are outside this family:

  • You must be born again through obedient faith and baptism into Christ (John 3:5; Acts 2:38).
  • Only then will you be part of the household of God (Ephesians 2:19).

VII. Warning and Blessing

Hebrews 10:29 warns about those who trample the blood of the covenant.
Don’t take this brotherhood lightly. Jesus paid the price to bring you into God’s family.

But for those who continue in faith:

Romans 8:17 – “And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ…”

  • That’s the reward: to reign with Christ, our Brother, forever.

Conclusion:

Jesus calling us “brethren” is one of the most intimate, touching truths in all of Scripture.
He died for us, rose again, forgave us, and now walks with us—not as a distant Lord, but as a loving Brother.

Let us live in a way that honors that privilege.
Let us invite others into this family.
Let us never forget: We are not just saved—we "are all the children of God by faith in Jesus Christ," (Gal. 3:26). We are family.

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Tinawag Tayong Kapatid ni Jesus

Teksto: “Huwag kayong matakot; sabihin ninyo sa aking mga kapatid na pumunta sila sa Galilea, at doon nila Ako makikita.” - Mateo 28:10

I. Panimula: Ang Kahalagahan ng Salitang "Kapatid"

Pagkatapos ng Kanyang maluwalhating pagkabuhay mula sa mga patay, maaari sanang tawagin ni Jesus ang Kanyang mga alagad sa iba’t ibang paraan—"mga lingkod," "mga tagasunod," o "mga disipulo." Ngunit pinili Niyang tawagin silang "mga kapatid."

Isang salitang puno ng kahulugan: kapatawaran, panunumbalik ng ugnayan, at higit sa lahat, pagkakabahagi sa iisang Ama.

Bakit nga ba tinawag ni Jesus na "kapatid" ang Kanyang mga alagad? Ano ang ibig sabihin nito sa atin ngayon? At paano tayo naging karapat-dapat sa tawag na ito?

II. Konteksto ng Paksa

Bago ang pagkapako sa krus, iniwan ng mga alagad si Jesus sa oras ng panganib (Mateo 26:56). Tatlong beses Siyang ikinaila ni Pedro. Sa panahon ng Kanyang matinding pagdurusa, wala ni isa ang tumindig sa Kanyang tabi.

Ngunit nang Siya’y muling mabuhay, hindi Siya bumati ng paninisi—kundi ng pagtawag: "Aking mga kapatid."

Ito ay isang patotoo ng biyaya.

Ito ang simula ng bagong yugto ng kanilang relasyon—hindi na lamang sila pinatawad, sila'y naging bahagi na ng pamilya ng Diyos.

III. Doktrinang Pundasyon: Paano Tayo Naging Anak ng Diyos (at si Jesus ang Ating Kapatid)?

A. Tayo'y Naging Anak ng Diyos sa Pamamagitan ng Pananampalataya at Bautismo kay Cristo

Galacia 3:26-27 – "Sapagka’t kay Cristo Jesus, kayong lahat ay mga anak ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng pananampalataya. Sapagka’t ang lahat sa inyo na binautismuhan kay Cristo ay ibinihis si Cristo."

  • Ang pananampalataya ay hindi basta paniniwala lamang, kundi pananampalatayang matalimahin (Roma 1:5; Santiago 2:24).
  • Sa bautismo natin "ibinihis" si Cristo—dahil dito, tayo naman ay tinanggap bilang mga anak ng Diyos.

B. Tayo'y Isa na ngayong Pamilya

Galacia 3:28-29 – "Wala nang Judio ni Griego... lalake ni babae; sapagka’t kayong lahat ay iisa kay Cristo Jesus. At kung kayo'y kay Cristo, kayo nga'y binhi ni Abraham, at mga tagapagmana ayon sa pangako."

  • Hindi ang lahi, yaman, o kasarian ang batayan—kundi ang bagong kapanganakan kay Cristo.
  • Bilang tagapagmana, tayo ay kabahagi ng pangako at pangalan ng pamilya ng Diyos.

C. Tayo'y Binigyan ng Karapatang Maging Anak ng Diyos

Juan 1:12 – "Datapuwa’t ang lahat ng tumanggap sa Kanya, ay pinagkalooban Niya ng karapatang maging anak ng Diyos, sa makatuwid baga’y ang mga sumasampalataya sa Kanyang pangalan."

  • Ang karapatang ito ay hindi awtomatiko—ito'y ibinibigay sa mga sumasampalataya at tumatanggap sa Kanya sa pamamagitan ng matalimahing pananampalataya (cf. Gawa 2:41, 47).
  • Bilang mga anak ng Diyos, kabahagi tayo ni Cristo sa Kanyang buhay, paghihirap, at kaluwalhatian.

IV. Mga Halimbawang Biblikal ng Katotohanang Ito

  1. Si Pedro Pagkatapos ng Pagtatwa
    • Tatlong beses Siyang ikinaila (Lucas 22:61-62), ngunit ibinalik ni Jesus at pinagkatiwalaang muli (Juan 21:15-17).
  2. Si Tomas na Nagduda
    • Bagamat nag-alinlangan (Juan 20:25), si Jesus mismo ang nagpakita sa kanya upang patibayin ang kanyang pananampalataya.
  3. Si Saulo ng Tarso (Pablo)
    • Dating mang-uusig ng iglesia (Gawa 8:3), naging apostol at minamahal na kapatid (Gawa 9:17).
    • Patunay na kayang ampunin ng biyaya ang pinakamasahol na makasalanan.

V. Praktikal na Aplikasyon sa Panahon Ngayon

  1. Kilalanin ang Iyong Bagong Pagkakakilanlan Ngayon — Ikaw ay Kapatid ni Cristo
    • Hindi ka ulila sa mundong ito. Ikaw ay kabilang sa pamilya ng Diyos.
    • Sa bawat pagsubok, hindi ka nag-iisa — kasama mo ang Mas Nakakatandang Kapatid, ang Panginoong JesuCristo (Hebreo 2:11).
  2. Pakitunguhan ang Kapwa Mananampalataya bilang Tunay na Pamilya
    • Walang puwang ang inggitan, pagkakabaha-bahagi, o kayabangan sa katawan ni Cristo.
    • Kung tinawag silang "kapatid" ni Jesus, ganoon din dapat tayo sa isa’t isa.
  3. Mamuhay nang Karapat-dapat sa Pangalan
    • Huwag mong hiyain ang pangalan ng pamilya. Mamuhay sa kabanalan, pag-ibig, at paglilingkod.
    • "Nguni't kung ang isang tao ay magbata na gaya ng Cristiano, ay huwag mahiya; kundi luwalhatiin ang Dios sa pangalang ito." (1Pedro 4:16)

VI. Panawagan: Maging Bahagi ng Pamilya ng Diyos

Hebreo 2:11 – "Sapagka’t Siya na nagpapabanal at ang mga pinababanal ay iisa; kaya’t hindi Niya ikinahihiyang tawagin silang mga kapatid."

Hindi ikinahihiya ni Jesus na tawagin kang kapatid—namumuhay ka ba nang karapat-dapat sa tawag na ito?

Para sa mga wala pa sa pamilya ng Diyos:

  • Kinakailangang ipanganak na muli sa pananampalatayang may pagtalima at mangagbautismo sa pangalan ni Jesucristo (Juan 3:5; Gawa 2:38).
  • Sa ganitong paraan ka lamang magiging bahagi ng sambahayan ng Diyos (1Corinto 12:13; Efeso 2:19).

VII. Babala at Pagpapala

Hebreo 10:29 – Nagbabala sa mga yumuyurak sa dugo ng tipan.

Huwag maliitin ang kapatirang ito. Inialay ni Jesus ang Kanyang dugo upang maisama ka sa pamilya ng Diyos.

Ngunit sa mga magpapatuloy sa pananampalataya:

Roma 8:17 – "At kung mga anak, ay mga tagapagmana rin—mga tagapagmana ng Diyos at kasamang tagapagmana ni Cristo..."

  • Iyan ang gantimpala: ang magharing kasama ang ating Panganay na Kapatid magpakailanman.

Konklusyon:

Ang pagtawag ni Jesus sa atin na "kapatid" ay isa sa mga pinakamalalim at pinakamatamis na katotohanang espirituwal.

Siya’y namatay para sa atin, nabuhay muli, nagpatawad, at ngayo’y lumalakad kasama natin—hindi lamang bilang Panginoon, kundi bilang mapagmahal na Kapatid.

Mamuhay tayo nang karapat-dapat sa pribilehiyong ito.

Anyayahan natin ang iba sa pamilyang ito.

Huwag nating kalilimutan: Hindi lang tayo iniligtas—tayo'y "mga anak ng Dios, sa pamamagitan ng pananampalataya, kay Cristo Jesus," (Gal. 3:26). Tayo’y pamilya.

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