What Made Jesus Mad?, Dr. Tim Harlow
What Made Jesus Mad?, Dr. Tim Harlow
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What Made Jesus Mad?
Rediscover the Blunt, Sarcastic, Passionate Savior of the Bible

Author: Dr. Tim Harlow

Narrator: Josh Childs, Gabe Wicks

Unabridged: 5 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 06/11/2019

Synopsis

While Christians love to focus on a gentle, tender Jesus, Harlow offers an unforgettable reintroduction to the true character of Jesus and invites us to get to know the savior who was gracious but also blunt, sometimes sarcastic, and wildly passionate about bringing people to the heart of God. We often don’t know what to do with the Bible’s stories of Jesus' righteous rage. Yet the truth is, while the Son of God was loving and tender, his words could be equally sharp and biting. The same man who said, “Love your enemies” (Matthew 5:44) also said, “You snakes, how will you escape being condemned to hell?” (Matthew 23:33).  With compelling storytelling and enlightening examinations of Scripture, Tim Harlow journeys through the gospels and looks at what, and who, ignited Jesus’ anger. He guides us through instances of Jesus’ anger in response to the barriers people put up:in the temple, where money changers literally denied access to the Father, especially for the non-Jews and the poor;during his teaching, when little children were denied access;on the Sabbath, when religious leaders put rules above relationship and suffering above healing; and many more.What if, Harlow asks, by coming to understand God’s holy anger, we come to know a savior we never knew before? How can we respond like Jesus when good intentions, prejudices and judgments, traditions and rules, and selfish and joyless people conspire to keep others from God’s presence?

About Dr. Tim Harlow

Tim Harlow is the senior pastor of Parkview Christian Church, one of the largest, fastest growing churches in America. He has spent thirty years working with people who have baggage from their past church experiences. He knows what drives people away and that the Jesus of the Bible is ultimately the hope that brings them back. Tim and his family make their home in the south suburbs of Chicago.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Neal

Depending on one's theological bent, this book could be either reinforcing or controversial. It does, however, present a different "twist" on some of the often-overlooked Scriptures about Jesus and why he would be mad. In any regard, it's a thought-provoking volume.......more

Goodreads review by Christina

"I can't explain it, but it seems as though gravity works differently for Christians than it did for our Leader. Usually the longer we follow Jesus, the more likely we are to stand, instead of getting down in the dirt--even though we know the gravitational force for Jesus always pulled him down to t......more

Goodreads review by Travis

I'll be honest - I didn't think I'd like this when I first started it. Though it's a subject I'm interested in, my defenses were up from the start. Probably because I've been burned too many times in the past by those who wish to honestly discuss Christ and the Scriptures, but in the end throw away......more

Goodreads review by Ms YaYa

I loved this book! The title piqued my interest and drew me in but the writing style and content had me to where I couldn’t stop until I finished it. Tim Harlow gives those of us who are “followers“ of Christ a reality check of what that really means. I’m a PK (pastor’s kid) who was and still is emb......more

Goodreads review by Lindsay

This book does a wonderful job of showing how Jesus gets angry at those who say they are followers of God who get in the way by telling others they aren’t good enough. That is completely the opposite of what Jesus is all about. If you are someone who thinks God is upset with you because “rules” you......more

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