Most people say about Jesus - whatever they may think about Him - whatever they believe about Him - Jesus was a great teacher.
But when you really study what Jesus said - He has several sayings that are difficult to receive.
If you look closer, as you reflect on what Jesus said - you will see Jesus is showing us His solution, His path, how to live His way, and how to find wisdom and significance.
“It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God.” Mark 10:25 (NIV)
“For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.” Matthew 5:18 (NIV)
“You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. Matthew 7:5 (NIV)
“And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.” Matthew 12:31 (NIV)
“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be My disciple.” Luke 14:26 (NIV)
For the month of November, we will dive into several of Jesus’ difficult sayings that will show us how to live His way.