Eat my flesh, drink my blood can you imagine hearing jesus say to all who were listening whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in. Why did he order king saul to wipe out an entire race of people i sam. Thanks bible4life, this will be a great addition to my online library. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. So jesus said to them, truly, truly, i say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Jesus used this type of saying in the six antitheses of 5. The tough sayings of jesus volume ii contains four more difficult to digest passages that threaten to blow apart the comfortable vision of the son of god that many have created. Both matthew and luke recount jesus birth in the city of bethlehem, in what is now southern israel. Mar 07, 20 the only place, at least in the douayrheims bible, where one of jesus sayings is described as hard is in john 6, where jesus tells the disciples. These sessions are built upon a few of the toughest sayings of jesus. The puzzling jesus, the demanding jesus, the hardedged jesus according to matthew. Jesus said many things that people could not understand. Amen, amen, i say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the son of man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you.
Throughout the teaching ministry of jesus, he made many statements that were hard to understand. Pdf hard sayings of the bible clavel diacodavid academia. Some difficult words from jesus that will challenge your soul. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Mar 11, 2016 what do we think when we hear the tough sayings of jesus. What do we do when he talks about commitment, about counting the cost, or about sacrifice. The tough sayings of jesus examines a few of jesus more puzzling conversations and confidently questions things jesus said that are, in most cases, difficult to. Mar 15, 2016 lets take an indepth look at some difficult words from jesus that will challenge your soul. The love of jesus has been preached and proclaimed throughout the earth ever since the days of the apostles. Download free bible study when jesus said, unless you eat the flesh of the son of man and drink his blood, you do not have life in yourselves john 6. They are unaware that they would not accept many of jesus instructions.
People have reacted differently over the hard sayings of jesus. But dig deeper in scripture, and youll discover some things jesus said that were hard to swallow. Have snacks and listen to music from the playlist as people arrive. Bruce, the hard sayings of jesus downers grove, il. The tough sayings of jesus volume 1 member book is a 4session study that examines a few of jesus more puzzling conversations and confidently questions things jesus said that are.
Jesus said some pretty hard thingshard to hear, hard to take and hard to understand. As you explore the historical and cultural context surrounding the four tough sayings found in this bible study the rich young ruler in mark 10, the canaanite woman in matt. Throughout the teaching ministry of jesus, he made many statements that were hard to understand or accept by his followers. In this series we see how even jesus toughest sayings are words of gospel life. Nov 30, 2006 the tough sayings of jesus examines a few of jesus more puzzling conversations and confidently questions things jesus said that are, in most cases, difficult to swallow. In this collection of sayings jesus spoke of anger, discipline, honesty, vindictiveness, and love. The hard sayings of jesus what christians want to know. Tough sayings of jesus the four gospels are filled with the words of jesus sayings that were to brand someone fool in this biblical sense was a violation of the soul so. What was once a mystery becomes plain to a person once the holy spirit opens up their understanding matt 16.
The more technical background of understanding the difficult words of jesus is to be found in scholarly literature authored by flusser, safrai, and others at hebrew university,2 but especially important as a prelude or com. Free pdf on hard sayings in the bible by christian authors. Using these categories, students of the sermon on the mount can analyze the content and emphasis of other sayings in the sermon. Hard sayings of the bible download free bible study did god really regret he created mankind, as gen. In fact, it is believe that the first written record of the life of jesus was a document of the sayings of jesus that scholars have labeled the q source and was in circulation long before the gospels were written down. The purpose of this page is mostly as a media resource for the weekly audio files to download and listen to before bible study, but occassionally well have some articles or cool links up for you to browse. Even his own disciples had difficulty in understanding him. The video leads into a discussion regarding the nature of giving things up, and why jesus asks us to do it. Nov 12, 2016 jesus must have gotten a little tired of that kind of blithe indifference. The 14 most challenging, radical, dowereallyhaveto. This dvd curriculum helps us achieve these goals, individually and as a group. A final category contains instructions about the lifestyle of disciples. Jesus spent his youth and early adulthood in the city of nazareth, in the land of galilee. Tough sayings of jesus the four gospels are filled with the words of jesus sayings that were remembered and recorded.
Jesus was born into a jewish family and remained faithful to judaism all his life. The teachings are systematized in this book in accordance to the main themes touched by jesus. You must hate your parents, spouse, siblings, and children matthew 10. The tough sayings of jesus explores the historical and cultural contexts around these passages. In this 12part study, we will explore some of the most prominent hard sayings in scripture. Before each group meeting time, set an open and comfortable environment. Sep 02, 2007 many people who believe in christ do not know what he really taught. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. The complete sayings of jesus christs bondservants. Hard sayings of jesus lesson 9 unless you hate your father and mother. Hey everbody, glad you found your way to our page for the tough sayings of jesus bible study. Why did he order king saul to wipe out an entire race of people i.
These are the hard sayings of jesusthe teachings we will examine in this series. Bruce, former rylands professor of biblical criticism and exegesis at. What did jesus mean by this statement, and by other hard sayings such as. The tough sayings of jesus volume 1 leader kit by michael kelley is designed specifically to help you as a small group leader, to create a closeknit community among your group as you discuss a few of the difficult things jesus said. Some completely rejected him and refused to believe and obey him. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on john 6. Mar, 2008 what are some keys to understanding these hard sayings. Includes leader guide pdf and member book pdf for session 1 of tough sayings of jesus. Like his original hearers many people today find jesus sayings hard. Bruce examines seventy of the hard sayings of jesus to clear away the cultural and historical difficulties which keep us from grappling with the real challenge of jesus message. Some sayings are hard because they are difficult to understand, others because the demands they make on us are only too clear. And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. Some sayings are hard because they are difficult to understand, others because the.
Understanding the hard sayings of jesus preaching source. The tough sayings of jesus is a group exercise covering four sessions. This 12part series explores many of jesus hard sayings. Anyone who is young, old, male, female, no matter what sins you have committed anyone and everyone is invited to follow jesus. Whoever divorces and marries another commits adultery matthew 5.
In fact, it is believe that the first written record of the life of jesus was a document of the sayings of jesus that scholars have labeled the q source and was in circulation long before the gospels were written. The difficult sayings of jesus the meaning of life. Hard sayings of the bible download free bible study. Jesus calls us to reflect on the the depth of our connection with him by getting us to assess the choices we are making regarding the road we walk, the fruit we produce and the house we build. There is plenty of connecting narrative around the instances where jesus speaks, so. When jesus said, unless you eat the flesh of the son of man and drink his blood, you do not have life in yourselves john 6. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. In more than one place he lets loose with how he really feels. Key words the lord regretted comparison i loved jacob, but i hated esau genre. Bruces the hard sayings of jesus in 1983, with subsequent volumes appearing in 1988, 1989, 1991 and.
The bibliographic sources used in this work are the new testament and some apocryphal gospels. The complete sayings of jesus by arthur hinds 1927 contents start reading page index text zipped like the jefferson bible, this is an attempt to edit the four gospels into a consistent account, in this case focusing on the words of jesus. If were honest, we all have moments when we find the words of jesus bizarre, confusing, or just plain offensive. Sep 07, 2007 the point is to act upon the words of jesus, but first we actually must hear them and pay close attention to them. The hard sayings of jesus are not hard once a person has been regenerated by the holy spirit and they come to saving faith in jesus christ. In this introductory segment, a man is taken hostage and threatened that he must give up what is dear to him. Youll discover that questions and doubts are ok and can usually help to deepen your faith.
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