The Passionate Jesus, livre ebook

Sometimes what we already "know" about Jesus gets in the way of our really knowing him.

Many depictions of Jesus show him as a character who coolly and calmly floats above the grit and grime of human existence. He doesn't hurt, he doesn't fear, he doesn’t laugh and, most tragically, he doesn’t love very passionately. He seems not to feel at all. But a closer look at the Bible reveals something surprisingly different.

In this eye-opening spiritual study, Peter Wallace examines Jesus’s actions as well as his teachings to uncover a passionate figure who was involved, present, connected, honest and direct with others. Through Wallace’s deeply personal insights and compelling examples, you will be encouraged to model this passionate Jesus by building personal authenticity in every area of your own life, particularly in your self-acceptance and self-expression, your relationships with others and, above all, your relationship with God.

Acknowledgments vii
A Personal Word of Introduction ix
1 Understanding Our Emotions 1
2 Love: The Centerpiece of Life 11
3 Anger: In Defense of Justice 43
4 Fear: Energizing and Empowering a Deeper Faith 82
5 Grief: Being Present to the Process in Hope 115
6 Joy: Savoring God's Gifts 139
Conclusion: Living Authentically 159
Notes 168
Suggestions for Further Reading 172
Scripture Index 174