The Tough Sayings of Jesus
The Tough Sayings of Jesus Member Book
$7.95
The Tough Sayings of Jesus Leader Kit
$69.95
Includes:
- Four-session format that allows for flexibility and group customization
- A DVD of video segments intended to spark group discussion
- An enhanced CD with leader tools, music, and companion audio from the author
- A unique design that intentionally fosters connection between group members
Downloadable Components
Overview
Maybe you think you know Jesus pretty well—the Son of God who is kind, gentle, and loving. But dig deeper in Scripture, and you’ll discover some things Jesus said that are … well, hard to swallow. Those passages often leave us, His modern-day followers, with more questions than answers.
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 Matthew 15, the unforgivable sin in Matthew 12, and a contradiction about who Jesus is in Matthew 10 and Luke 12), you can develop a level of intimacy with your group that encourages everyone to continue asking questions long after this study is complete. And hopefully, you’ll discover that questions and doubts are OK—and can usually help to deepen and strengthen your faith.
Study Length: 4 Sessions
Playlist
Check out these recommended tracks to accompany your study of The Tough Sayings of Jesus. Each of the songs below relate to one of the conversations discussed within Tough Sayings. Make these your “soundtrack” for this study.
* = Tracks provided on the Leader Kit for this study
| Name | Time | Artist | Album | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changed * | 3:59 | Phil Joel | The DeliberatePeople. Album |  |
| Rich Young Ruler | 3:53 | Derek Webb | Mockingbird | |
| By a Thread | 3:00 | Jill Phillips | Nobody’s Got It All Together | |
| Enough | 3:42 | BarlowGirl | Another Journal Entry | |
| Go | 3:46 | Thousand Foot Krutch | The Art of Breaking | |
| Breakaway * | 3:31 | Ronnie Freeman | Velocity | |
| Come Alive | 3:31 | Warren Barfield | Reach | |
| Who Is Like You | 5:31 | Matt Papa | You Are Good | |
| Lost at Sea | 4:00 | Jimmy Needham | Speak | |
| Name Sake | 3:00 | Shane & Shane | An Evening With Shane & Shane | |
| All to My God and King * | 6:37 | Spur58 | Sleepwalker | |
Need an easy way to find all of the songs for this study’s playlist?
Visit the iTunes Store and view the Tough Sayings of Jesus iMix—a one-stop place to find all of the recommended music for Tough Sayings! Find more information on the artists/albums/songs, listen to samples, pick & choose which of the songs (or all of them) that you’d like to purchase, & then click to buy!
Michael Kelley
Michael lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Jana, and kids, Joshua and Andi. He grew up in Texas and earned a Master of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. Michael currently serves as an editor for Threads, LifeWay’s Young Adult series. He has written The Tough Sayings of Jesus Volumes I & II, travels throughout the year speaking to students and young adults, and blogs daily at michaelkelleyministries.com.
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