RESET <<< INTRODUCTION
A STARTLING GROUNDSWELL,
A STREET-LEVEL FREEDOM FIGHTER,
A CONTROVERSIAL REBEL: JESUS.
A STREET-LEVEL FREEDOM FIGHTER,
A CONTROVERSIAL REBEL: JESUS.
Let's hit the reset button, or begin for the first time
to discover our own beliefs about the most influential
person in history. Let's unclutter our assumptions
of Jesus, go deeper than pop spirituality
and push through the stained-class sound bytes.
Let's meet - or re-meet - the God who got
dirty with the world. The man who people ran to
and ran from. The man who captained boats,
ate meals with crooks and call girls,
threw hillside parties, made kings panic.
The man who brought the world an
outlandish message and then said, "Follow me."
to discover our own beliefs about the most influential
person in history. Let's unclutter our assumptions
of Jesus, go deeper than pop spirituality
and push through the stained-class sound bytes.
Let's meet - or re-meet - the God who got
dirty with the world. The man who people ran to
and ran from. The man who captained boats,
ate meals with crooks and call girls,
threw hillside parties, made kings panic.
The man who brought the world an
outlandish message and then said, "Follow me."
WELCOME TO A 1,008-HOUR JESUS EXPERIENCE.
DON'T EXPECT TO FINISH.
DON'T EXPECT TO FINISH.
In this journey, each week includes four thought prompts, designed to
help you explore where you are - and what Jesus has to say regarding
several themes we'll talk about and "reset" during the journey.
(Note: Week One includes only two thought prompts because
you've also got a separate reading assignment.) You won't
be reading or sharing your answers to these prompts out loud
(unless you want to), so don't self-edit. Spend 5 - 15 minutes
on each prompt. No one-word answers, unless you've thought
about that word for 10 minutes and it's really your answer.
You can do one prompt per day, or all four in one sitting.
No one's looking over your shoulder, but doing the
prompts while you drive to work probably won't get
your full attention. (And if they do, that's kind of stupid. Watch the road.)
help you explore where you are - and what Jesus has to say regarding
several themes we'll talk about and "reset" during the journey.
(Note: Week One includes only two thought prompts because
you've also got a separate reading assignment.) You won't
be reading or sharing your answers to these prompts out loud
(unless you want to), so don't self-edit. Spend 5 - 15 minutes
on each prompt. No one-word answers, unless you've thought
about that word for 10 minutes and it's really your answer.
You can do one prompt per day, or all four in one sitting.
No one's looking over your shoulder, but doing the
prompts while you drive to work probably won't get
your full attention. (And if they do, that's kind of stupid. Watch the road.)
Each week you'll be given one action-oriented challenge.
None of these challenges will take much time, coordination,
or physical effort - but you will have to get engaged and
apply what you're learning. The payoff will be rewarding,
and maybe even fun.
None of these challenges will take much time, coordination,
or physical effort - but you will have to get engaged and
apply what you're learning. The payoff will be rewarding,
and maybe even fun.
You'll need a Bible to read over the next six weeks. If you
don't already have one, check out used bookstores,
hotel nightstands, or even free onlines versions. The Bible
has a ton of translations, and while they all communicate
the same things, some versions use more natural,
conversational language than others. Many people
like the NIV (New International Version) or
TNIV (Today's New International Version), but
whatever you can find and will actually read is just fine.
However, if you're stumbling over all the "thy" and "thou"
stuff in a dusty King James, go pick up something else.
don't already have one, check out used bookstores,
hotel nightstands, or even free onlines versions. The Bible
has a ton of translations, and while they all communicate
the same things, some versions use more natural,
conversational language than others. Many people
like the NIV (New International Version) or
TNIV (Today's New International Version), but
whatever you can find and will actually read is just fine.
However, if you're stumbling over all the "thy" and "thou"
stuff in a dusty King James, go pick up something else.
EACH WEEK SHOULD CHALLENGE YOU
TO LOOK YOUR ASSUMPTIONS BOLDLY IN
THE EYE AND DECIDE WHAT REALLY STICKS.
THE MORE YOU ENGAGE WITH THIS JOURNEY,
THE MORE YOU'LL GET OUT OF IT.
TO LOOK YOUR ASSUMPTIONS BOLDLY IN
THE EYE AND DECIDE WHAT REALLY STICKS.
THE MORE YOU ENGAGE WITH THIS JOURNEY,
THE MORE YOU'LL GET OUT OF IT.
