Jesus Unplugged
Provocative, Raw and Fully Exposed
Bert Gary

Deliberately provocative, profoundly evocative, beautifully involcative. - Leonard Sweet, Drew Theological Seminary, George Fox University and bestselling author

Jesus Unplugged exposes the provocative Jesus of the New Testament, a raw nerve Jesus who has been there right under our nose all alone, but who has been hid in plain view by preachers and teachers who avoid or sanitize much of what the Gospels tell us about the man from Nazareth.

Groundbreaking examination of scripture that reveals the real Jesus; a politically incorrect cage rattler who challenged the powerful and defended the defenseless.

There is much emphasis in the church today<->by laity and clergy<->on being respectable, nice, and presentable. Yet where in scripture did Jesus say that we should make being well-dressed and well-behaved priorities? Is the church guilty of reducing Christianity to mere social etiquette? The Jesus of scripture rejected these priorities with word and deed.

This book goes back to the original passages in the Gospels that reveal not a cautious, image-conscious Jesus, but a provocative, politically incorrect cage-rattler for whom appearance and reputation meant nothing. It examines the original Gospel passages that are regularly avoided or sanitized by pastors, teachers, and writers exploring those times when Jesus said No and when he disturbed the peace. There are profound implications in understanding that the Jesus of the Bible is no passive pushover, but a vigorous truth-warrior who slays falsehoods with a sharp, double-edged sword. Intended for adults interested in knowing Jesus better and well-suited for personal reading or small group study. Jesus Unplugged is a provocative, accurate, biblical re-examination of Jesus.

There are profound implications in understanding that the Jesus of the Bible is no passive pushover, but a vigorous truth-warrior who slays falsehoods with a sharp, double-edged sword. Intended for adults interested in knowing Jesus better and well-suited for personal reading or small group study. Jesus Unplugged is a provocative, accurate, biblical re-examination of Jesus.

People Who Will Benefit From This Book
Spiritual Seekers, Adult and Youth
Non-Traditional Church Members
Unconventional Pastors
Courageous Bible Teachers
Open-Minded Sunday School Classes
Discussion Groups

Bert Gary is a United Methodist minister and instructor at the Jerusalem Institute for Biblical Exploration. He has 20 years experience as preacher, graduate school Bible teacher, and biblical lecturer in Israel, Greece, and Turkey. He has degrees in psychology and theology from Emory University and has been published in biblical periodicals. He is currently writing Heaven for Skeptics for FaithWalk.