Christ's relationships.
These, so far as they are set forth in the text, are three, viz. he has a relationship to the world, to the family, and to the Church. Consider, then—
I. HIS RELATIONSHIP TO THE WOULD.
1. He is its Redeemer.
2. He is its Teacher.
II. HIS RELATIONSHIP TO HIS FAMILY.
1. The family claim was asserted.
2. It was offensively asserted.
3. The intrusion was reproved.
III. HIS RELATIONSHIP TO THE CHURCH.
1. Christ's nearest relations are his true disciples.
2. Endearments of natural relationship are heightened in them.
3. Spiritual relationships are enduring.