FCF: It is far too easy to use Jesus rather than genuinely following Jesus.

Big Idea: Hard words expose whether we are using Jesus or truly following Jesus.

1) Jesus is hard to follow. (60-66)

2) Jesus is our only hope. (67-71)

Key Take Aways:

1. The Bible is sometimes hard to understand.

2. The Word of God can be offensive.

3. There are only two ways to view the Bible.

4. Understanding the Word of God requires the Spirit of God.

5. God wants a relationship with you that begins within you. 

6. There are three ways people respond to Jesus.

Prop: Follow Jesus! — He is worth it no matter how hard it gets!