The Bad Habits of Jesus: Showing Us the Way to Live Right in a World Gone Wrong
Did Jesus have bad habits?
In our culture, we have a tendency to describe Jesus in ways that soften his revolutionary edge. Len Sweet uncovers and presents to us the offensive and scandalous Jesus described in the Bible.
- Did he disappear when people needed him most? Yes.
- Did he refuse to answer questions directly? Yes.
- Did Jesus offend the people of his day? Absolutely, yes.
Popular author and speaker Len Sweet examines the words and actions of Jesus and places them in context. We need to understand who Jesus really is if we are to follow him wholeheartedly. That is why it is so crucial to see the “rebellious rabbi” for who he is and not for who we may imagine him to be.
The Bad Habits of Jesus will help you see the untamed Jesus, who isn’t sanitized for our culture. That Jesus just might transform how you live out your life.
Readers of all ages and persuasions will gain new perspectives from Sweet’s different approach to the life and ministry of Jesus. His chapter titles are attention getting: “Jesus Spit,” “Jesus Procrastinated,” “Jesus Loves to Party,” etc.
Using copious biblical citations, Sweet focuses on Christ’s teaching and behavior that contradicted what people expected. He broke cultural and religious rules. He defied human authority and social convention.
Every chapter contains spiritual insights that are profound and practical. Using references to pop culture, history, and church fathers, Sweet offers relevant examples of ways to apply biblical principles and Jesus’ teaching to everyday living.
Product Details
- Title : The Bad Habits of Jesus: Showing Us the Way to Live Right in a World Gone Wrong
- Author: Sweet, Leonard
- Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
- Publication Date: 2016
- ISBN: 9781496417541