Does Jesus offend you?

Hill Country Bible Church Dripping Springs

Does Jesus offend you?

November 3, 2024 • Jason McNutt • Hebrews 4:11–12

If we only think of Jesus as gentle and merciful, we will miss how He uses offense to draw attention to our blind spots. How we react to Jesus’ confrontation will either lead to spiritual growth or spiritual atrophy. His intention is to show us the idols in our hearts that keep us from truly knowing Him. Reflection instead of rejection leads to our transformation.

How do you respond to offense?

November 10, 2024 • Jason McNutt • Matthew 16:13–23

Jesus spoke challenging words to His closest disciples, including Peter. Like Peter, we should not fall away or resist because we are being challenged. Instead, we lean into the offense with the understanding that Jesus is exposing idolatry and leading us to grow in faith. We persist because offense is where God can do some of His deepest work in us.

Where do you seek affirmation?

October 27, 2024 • Jason McNutt • 2 Timothy 4:2–5

We sometimes react to being offended by seeking affirmation. However, affirmation for the sake of self-appeasement can be devoid of truth. Instead of seeking counsel from someone who tells us what we think we want to hear, we need to be confronted. Confrontation grounded in the Gospel’s declaration of who we are (sinners in need of a Savior) leads to transformation. Then, we do not become just a better version of ourselves, we are made into new creations and true followers of Jesus.

Where do you point the finger?

October 20, 2024 • Jason McNutt • Genesis 3:8–13

Rivalry and jealousy can cause us to take joy at another’s misfortune, especially when we view the other person as standing in the way of getting something we desire. Rather than examine the validity of our desires, we shift the blame to others. Jesus does not allow that. He exposes the fallacy of our desire, leading to reflection and repentance. The outcome is our spiritual transformation.