The Most Challenging Jesus

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The Most Challenging Jesus Be Sure to know the right Jesus 2 Cor.11:3-4

Some Preach a Different Jesus Apostles did not know the Jesus commonly preached today The Jesus of today does not demand change Accepts only the changes you are willing to make

The Jesus The Bible Actually Describes Tells us to “count the cost” –Luke 14:26-33 May cost relationship with family Will cost hardships in life Will cost our material things Will cost time Will cost our whole self

The Jesus The Bible Actually Describes Calls for conviction – Luke 15:1-32 Calls for godly sorrow Calls for genuine repentance

The Jesus The Bible Actually Describes Says Most People Cannot See or Enter the Kingdom of Heaven – Lk.16:15; 17:20,21; 18:17

Only This Jesus Is worth believing Is worth serving But Only A Few Will Evaluate This Jesus And Learn That The Challenge Is Great and the Rewards Are Greater