John 18 gives us a glimpse into the complexity, nuance, and multi-dimensionality of Jesus. Jesus is God leaping off the pages of scripture, into humanity and into your struggles and pain. He is the Jesus who falls to the ground and prays for you, and the Jesus who was lifted up on a cross for you. Whether you’ve never taken a look at Jesus for yourself or you’ve been following him for decades, as you seek to better understand Jesus, be brave enough and humble enough to invite Jesus to shatter your illusions of him. Be ready to find out that Jesus is so much more than the Jesus you’re looking for.
Homework
Look for Jesus.
Expect more than the Jesus you’re looking for.
Book Recommendation: Surprised by God by Chris Green
Worship Songs
You Cannot Be Stopped
Chris Quilala, Hank Bentley, and Phil Wickham
Faithful Now
Eddie Hoagland, Hank Bentley, Jonathan Smith, and Mia Fieldes
See A Victory
Ben Fielding, Chris Brown, Jason Ingram, and Steven Furtick
