Jesus 101 S.
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Our closest friends are the ones who will tell us the truth about ourselves. Jesus is that kind of friend. He reveals our identity, makes sense of our history, exposes our needs and points us toward our destiny. When we meet Jesus the revealer, we discover ourselves.
A teacher with unconventional wisdom. This look at Jesus will shatter your illusions about religious leaders. And as you clear your mind, you will find unexpected hope that can replace illusion. Come and meet Jesus the teacher.
Jesus' strategy was countercultural. The Bible describes him as a conquering hero - but a hero who had to die first. In our world, conquering heroes achieve victory by force, not submission; with power, not weakness; with superior weapons and troops, not alone and empty handed. But Jesus conquered through weakness, submission and death. Jesus is the Supreme Conquerer, and in these pages you can explore the results of his victory for yourself.
Jesus is a relentless lover without limits. Even when we cannot, or will not, return his love, Jesus continues to love us despite our actions and our words, our ignorance and rebellion. Yet we cannot seem to fully believe it. We wonder if he will one day leave us, disgusted with our sin and many failures. Yet he remains at our side, loving his way into our lives. In this study, we will discover how Jesus expresses his love for us, and we will learn how amazing that love truly is.
Leaders do well to consult their predecessors - to seek ancient wisdom - for help in guiding people into the future. Authentic leaders recognize that they need the insights and counsel of others. We have in Jesus Christ an authentic leader, one who is truthful and honest about the past, connects to the present, and points his followers to a future that builds on both. His leadership is demanding and challenging, yet grace-filled and Spirit-led. He is a leader worth following, and his leadership is worth emulating.
Acts of compassion have the potential to heal wounds, restore relationships, dispel hatred and curb violence. No-one person embodied God's compassion more than Jesus of Nazareth. His heart broke for the sick, the poor, the hungry, the outcast and the weary. And his heart is moved toward us as well. In our pain and grief, our confusion and suffering, Jesus meets us with healing grace and love. Are you ready to meet the Compassionate Healer?
Jesus is Lord of the universe, and yet he desires our companionship. He is the one who can share our suffering, understand our weaknesses and always keep our trust. God made us to desire relationship and gave us his Son to fulfill our deepest needs. Come and meet Jesus, our friend.
Jesus is the one who can make us right with God. He is the gentle pastor who hears our confession and then invites our repentance. On the cross he took our punishment. By his blood we are redeemed. Come and meet Jesus the forgiver.