1A.  THE FAMILY UNIT

1B.  Created by God (Genesis 2)

2B.  Protected by God (Exodus 20.12, 14)

3B.  Blessed by God (Ephesians 5.22-6.4)

4B.  A picture of spiritual things

2A.  THE FAMILY OF GOD

1B.  Something more is needed (Proverbs 18.24)

2B.  A family that’s forever (Ephesians 3.15)

3B.  God is the Father of this family

4B.  Jesus is the Son of God, and the elder Brother

5B.  Entrance to this family is via the new birth (John 1.12-13)

6B.  In this family are met the true needs of each person, are fulfilled the deepest yearnings of the heart, are provided the greatest blessings.