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If we want Jesus to change our lives then we cannot change His words.
- “Deny yourself.”
- “Love your enemies.”
- “Sell everything and give to the poor.”
Does Jesus actually expect us to do all that…and more?
Jesus’ teachings form the basis of Christianity. While there isn’t much debate about what Jesus said, there’s plenty of debate about what He meant. In this book, Pastor David R. Smith tackles the teachings of Christ that have confused, shocked, and angered His hearers for 2,000 years. Censoring Jesus not only explains and defends Jesus’ most challenging and demanding teachings, but also outlines the dangers that stem from editing His words.
Jesus said it best. It’s best we leave it that way.
Do you ever feel like Christianity is way too complicated? Most people in America — and too many within the Church — don’t have an accurate understanding of biblical Christianity, let alone, how to live it. Adding to this confusion is a world that continues to shift its ethics while offering a buffet of religious options. Christianity. . .It’s Like This highlights the most important elements of the Christian faith, as well as underlying threats that seek to corrupt it.
This book is essentially a two-for-one! Each chapter provides a story-heavy explanation of a biblical concept that is accompanied by a study guide complete with Scripture passages, small group questions, and free online resources. It’s the perfect fusion of precise doctrinal instruction and real-world application offered in an uncomplicated, life-changing way!
What would happen if we gave teenagers the opportunity to serve and use their gifts in ministry prior to high school graduation? What if we poured into young leaders, discipling them and doing ministry alongside of them, helping them to grow spiritually? What if we dialed back our ministry to students and focused more on ministry by students?
These compelling questions are at the heart of Ministry by Teenagers…and are answered by authors Smith and McKee who combine their collective experience in youth ministry to provide a practical and detailed guide for “how to.” The book is jam-packed with ideas, advice, and resources for fostering discipleship, building student leadership teams, identifying student talent, helping students discover and use their spiritual gifts, creating service team, equipping students to reach their friends, and more! It’s a must-have tool for youth workers who want to tap the gold mine of talent, passion, and leadership potential they see every day in young Christians.