He Said What?!: Shocking Statements of Jesus
We often picture Jesus as gentle, comforting, and predictable. We love the Jesus who welcomes children, heals the sick, and speaks in soothing words of peace. But if you actually sit down and read the Gospels, it doesn’t take long before you run headfirst into moments that make you stop, double-check the page, and ask: Did he really just say that?
Jesus routinely said things that shocked his listeners, challenged their assumptions, and upended their tidy categories of faith. In this four-week series, we’re leaning into that tension rather than explaining it away. Whether you’ve read these scriptures for decades or are opening the Gospels for the first time, join us as we wrestle with the hard sayings of Jesus and discover the life-giving truth hidden inside the shock.
October 4 - “No one comes to the Father except through me.” - John 14:1-7 (Bulletin)
October 11 - “Go sell everything you have and give to the poor.” - Mark 10:17-27
October 18 - “If people slap you on your right check, you must turn the left cheek to them as well.” - Matthew 5:38-42, Rev. Dr. Jonathan Page, guest preaching
October 25 - “Jesus strictly warned them not to tell anyone about Him.” - Mark 8:27-33
A vibrant and authentic faith is not grown merely in one hour on Sunday morning. Our series devotionals give you the opportunity to engage with God’s word on a regular basis as you seek to become more like Christ each day. There is a daily Bible reading plan, as well as reflection questions that are linked with each week of the sermon series. You can use this devotional individually or in a formal or informal small group.
You can watch the services from this sermon series on our YouTube channel under the playlist “He Said What?!”