In this episode of the Bible in Life, we wrestle with to passage where Jesus says some very shocking words. They're harsh, and they don't seem to fit with other things Jesus says.
And the subject of both passages is following Jesus. In other words, what Jesus says here concerns being his disciple and that means they're of central importance to us if we claim to be His disciples.
So what does Jesus mean by "let the dead bury their own dead" (Luke 9:57-62) and if you want to follow Him you must "hate" your family (Luke 14:25-27)?
For more on the cultural background to Jesus' teaching:
Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes
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0044 - What Does a Wedding Have to Do with Jesus' Kingdom? - Matthew 25:1-13
0043 - The Impact of the Bible at Boise Bible College - An Interview with Derek Voorhees
0042 - Who's In Good with God?
0041 - You're Not Gonna Miss the Party, Are You? - Luke 14:15-24
0040 - Finding Buried Treasure - Matthew 13:44-46
0039 - How to Be Immunized to the Power of God's Word, and What to Do About It - Luke 8.4-18
0038 - How Far Will Jesus Go to Overcome Your Guilt and Shame? - Luke 7:36-50
0037 - Why Parenting Requires Wisdom and Grace - A Biblical View of Children
0036 - Escape or Engage: What Does It Mean to be a Citizen of Heaven? - Philippians 3:17-21
0035 - When Should You Stop Doing Good for Others? - Galatians 6:7-10
0034 - Reading the Bible in Context - A Conversation with Aaron Couch
0033 - The One Thing You Must Do If You Want a Solid Life - Matthew 7:23-24
0032 - What Kind of Tree are You: Pretenders vs. Disciples - Matthew 7:15-23
0031 - Where is the Road You're on Taking You? - Matthew 7:13-14
0030 - Was Jesus Really Born in a Barn? And Other Questions about Luke 2
0029 - A Dragon in the Nativity? Not Your Usual Christmas Story - Revelation 12:1-10
0028 - What Does Praying Have to do with Treating Others the Way We Want to be Treated - Matthew 7:7-12
0027 - Spiritual Practices for Curing Plankeye - Matthew 7:1-6, pt. 2
0026 - Dogs, Pigs, and a Faultfinding Spirit-a Plank in the Eye - Matthew 7:1-6
0025 - What's Jesus' Prescription for Worry? - Matthew 6:25-34
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