Jesus Was Funnier Than You Think

<p class=ql-align-center><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Jesus is Funnier Than You Think</strong></p><p class=ql-align-center></p><p class=ql-align-center><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Discovering the Wit and Joy of Jesus in the Gospels</em></p><p class=ql-align-center></p><p class=ql-align-center><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>What if Jesus had a sense of humor...and you missed it?</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>From planks in eyes to camels squeezing through needles from nicknaming hotheaded disciples to outsmarting proud Pharisees Jesus used wit satire and playful exaggeration to teach eternal truths. His humor wasn't shallow-it was strategic joyful and unforgettable.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In this fresh exploration of the Gospels Christian A. Dickinson shows how:</span></p><p></p><ul><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Exaggeration and irony</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> exposed hypocrisy with a grin.</span></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Playful teasing</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> stretched the disciples' faith.</span></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Satirical parables</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> flipped cultural assumptions upside down.</span></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Joy and laughter</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> were at the heart of His teaching and His presence.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Through vivid storytelling biblical insight and modern parallels you'll see Jesus not only as the Man of Sorrows but also as the Messiah of joy-the One children flocked to disciples laughed with and crowds couldn't forget.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Perfect for personal reading small groups or Bible studies this book invites you to reread the Gospels with fresh eyes and a smile. You'll discover a Savior funnier-and more joyful-than you ever imagined.</span></p>