Jesus Didn’t Just Inspire People—He Confronted Them

People often say Jesus was a good man. A teacher. A spiritual influencer. And sure, He was deeply inspiring—but not in the way that makes for a comfy quote on a coffee mug.

Jesus made radical claims. He didn’t just point to truth—He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” He claimed to forgive sins. He called God His Father. And He allowed people to worship Him.

In His trial before the religious council, Jesus is asked point-blank: “Are you the Son of God?” He answers, basically, "Yes."

"They all asked, 'Are you then the Son of God?' He replied, 'You say that I am.'" (Luke 22:70, NIV)

This wasn’t vague spirituality. It was a claim to divinity. And people either dropped everything to follow Him, or they tried to kill Him for blasphemy.

So think about this—or ask a friend:

• If Jesus really said these things, what do you make of Him?
• Why do you think people were (and still are) so divided about Him?
• What would it mean for your life if what He said was true?