Stumbling Over Jesus - Week Three
People Meeting Jesus
“Stumbling Over Jesus”
Luke 7:18-30
- Reasons we stumble over Jesus:
- Confusion
- Wrong expectations
- Disappointment
- Doubt
- Hurt
- How to keep from stumbling:
- Acknowledge what you’re experiencing.
- don’t deny it
- don’t stuff it
- Direct your questions to people who can help you.
- don’t make assumptions
- examine your expectations
- Keep pursuing Jesus
- don’t avoid him
- don’t reject him
- How Jesus responds to us:
- He doesn’t shame or condemn us
- He lovingly addresses our concerns
- He remains faithful
When everything is being shaken around you, keep pursuing Jesus. When everything else fails, He won’t.
