Jesus' words in Matthew 10:37 are counter-cultural: They seem to contradict our natural instincts and to challenge other Bible texts that command us to honour parents and love our children.

Yet, hidden within this radical demand lies a transformative truth: loving Jesus above all doesn't diminish our family bonds—it actually enriches them. When we love Jesus supremely, we gain access to His kind of love—the self-emptying, sacrificial agape love that transcends mere natural affection. This love that drove Him to the cross, enables us to forgive the unforgivable, and transforms our family relationships from mere human bonds into vessels of divine love. Join us as we explore how putting Jesus first doesn't just reorder our priorities—it revolutionises our very capacity to love…