Savage

Even if you’re not a Christian, you probably have a picture in your mind of who Jesus is. For most people, it’s someone unwaveringly kind, caring, and gentle. And for the most part, they’re right. But if you read through the Gospels, you’ll inevitably come across instances that upset your expectations. Jesus said and did things that almost seem out-of-character; moments where He comes across as mean, dismissive, and even aggressive. At times He’s flat-out savage. What’s going on here? Are we misreading these stories, or have we misjudged Jesus? Who was He really and why did He do the things He did?