Jesus on Relationships

JESUS WAS NO ORDINARY FRIEND. Jesus shocked his disciples over and over as he interacted with others. Making friends with people in all walks of life, he spent time building relationships with outcasts-prostitutes, tax collectors, and social outsiders. By meeting people's needs and teaching them about the ways of God, Jesus demonstrated what it really means to love people-even those most difficult to love. Jesus on Relationships examines what Jesus taught about relating to others-family members, coworkers, friends, and enemies. Designed with seekers and believers in mind, the studies in this guide are ideally suited for discussions at work, over coffee, or in your living room. This discussion guide is solidly rooted in the Scriptures, yet it's probably unlike any Bible study you-or your friends-have ever done. The goal of the RADICAL RELATIONSHIPS series is to allow people-regardless of their familiarity with the Bible-to discover for themselves the practical truths of the Scriptures and to encourage open-ended discussion of these discoveries in a nonthreatening atmosphere. Here's what makes the RADICAL RELATIONSHIPS series so unique: 1) People talk together about Bible discoveries, rather than hunting for fill-in-the-blank answers. 2) No preparation is required for participants, and only brief preparation for leaders. 3) Each study is self-contained, so if you miss a week you can still participate. 4) Anyone can lead a study using the step-by-step guides. 5) The flexible format and style work for busy people in any setting, and studies can be done in 30 or 60 minutes.