But What Did Jesus Say About It?

Who is the greatest teacher who ever lived? Many people would point to Jesus Christ and recognize the significance of His teaching. So what could be more important than knowing what was taught by the One who claimed to speak the words of God? What did Jesus teach about responsibility, humility, forgiveness, and faith? And what does it mean to absorb His teaching and let Him transform your thoughts, behavior, and relationships? Is this the freedom in Christ we are promised?

In this series, Stuart Briscoe considers the notion that we live in a world where we know much about little that matters. As Stuart explores Jesus’ parables, he uncovers the deep and profound teaching about matters of prime significance.

What Did Jesus Say About Faithfulness?

One look at the news and you may ask yourself, “Are we living in the last days?” With so much uncertainty going on around us, we may be wondering if the end is drawing near. After Jesus told the disciples that Jerusalem’s huge, ornate temple would be destroyed and not one stone left standing...

What Did Jesus Say About Wealth?

We all deal with money, and we all deal with money in different ways—from penny pinchers to big spenders, from those living paycheck-to-paycheck to those investing millions. If we asked for financial advice from those around us, we would probably get many different answers.

What Did Jesus Say About God?

When you picture God, what do you see? You might picture someone staunch, reserved, and dignified with long, white hair and a beard, perhaps something like Michelangelo’s portrayal on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

What Did Jesus Say About Humility?

We live in a culture of getting what we want when we want it. Language in advertising tells us that we “deserve” the best and we should get what we want. From trash-talk in the sports arena to commercials on television, self-promotion and self-aggrandizement are everywhere.

What Did Jesus Say About Calamities?

Why do bad things happen to good people? This is a question many people ask, particularly when we see tragedies occurring around us. In the ancient world, the general thinking was that if you were good, God would bless you in material ways for being good.

What Did Jesus Say About Things?

We’re all looking for financial and material success. Who wouldn’t want a bigger house, nicer car, maybe a boat or some extra zeros in the bank account. All these things in themselves aren’t bad—yet they become “bad” when we look for satisfaction in these material things...

What Did Jesus Say About Life?

Many of us hear the well-known parable of the Good Samaritan, and we take from it that we should help people who need help, even when we don’t stand to gain anything. But is that really what Jesus was saying?

What Did Jesus Say About Responsibility?

What kind of soil are you? Jesus’ parable of the Sower and the seed is probably one of his best-known parables—the Sower goes out and sows seed on a hard pathway, in shallow soil, thorny soil, and good soil. The point of the parable, however, isn’t really the Sower or the seed—it’s the soil.

What Did Jesus Say About Forgiveness?

How would you feel if someone cancelled all your debt right now? Mortgage, car payments, student loans, hospital bills—all washed clean. You’d be relieved, right? And you’d probably be expressive and exuberant when it comes to showing your gratitude.