Tomorrow’s lectionary includes the beginning of John’s gospel… “In the beginning was the Word…” And later, “But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood …, but of God.”
Being welcomed by God is no longer about family, about your genetic inheritance (if it ever was). It is offered to everyone who receives ‘the Word’ – Jesus – and his way. It is no longer about genes, but about a meme, the good news.