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3.19.2009

Jesus Uncensored

When you sit down and read the Gospels it doesn't take a lot of in-depth study to discover that Jesus made a lot of statements during His ministry. Some that are bold, loving, grace-filled, strong, and many just plain confusing.

We're going to spend some time discussing many of these statements Jesus made, understand what He was saying and also figure out how they apply to our lives today.

2 comments:

Deana Kistner said...

Some random ideas for topics in Jesus Uncensored to get the discussion started:

Church
Father’s day
People matter to God (other side)
Go Fish
Into your hands I commit my spirit
Whitewashed tombs
Don’t be afraid
Greatest commandment
Rebirth (nicodemus)
Worship
Abundant life
Permission to speak freely (prayer)
Second chances (conversation w/ peter) forgiveness/mercy
Good shepherd
Stories – parables He who has an ear
Why are you so worried – Mary and Martha
Resurrection (Lazarus)
Came to serve not to be served
The Holy Spirit will lead you
Difficult things to swallow – gauge your eye out, if you’re ashamed of me I’ll be ashamed of you, hate your mother
Last words of Jesus – go into all the world
Don’t loose heart
Who touched me?
It takes a church
Famous last words

Anonymous said...

This topic really got me thinking about things I wish Jesus hadn't said. Things I'd rather ignore or try to explain away.

http://www.liveintentionally.org/2009/03/25/jesus-uncensored-things-i-wish-jesus-hadnt-said/

Do we as a church have the courage to talk about these things?