A unique devotional by Skye Jethani featuring reflections and doodles on Jesus' teachings from the Sermon on the Mount. Engaging for those seeking deeper understanding.

\["For Christians who dislike traditional daily devotionals", "Addresses boredom with standard devotionals like others", "You will deepen your faith in an enjoyable way"\]

This book challenges your understanding of Jesus' teachings through engaging reflections and doodles.

Skye Jethani

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Dedication

Introduction: What’s Our Problem?

Part 1: Who Is Really Blessed?

Part 2: Christians and Culture

Part 3: Inside-Out Righteousness

Part 4: Love in Action

Part 5: A Prayer for Losers

Part 6: Freedom from Fear

Part 7: Judging, Asking, Blessing

Part 8: Good and Bad Fruit

Part 9: Be Smart

Notes

More from the Author

Daily Devotions for People Who Hate Daily Devotions

Let’s face it. A lot of Christian resources can feel cheesy, out-of-touch, and a little boring. But when Skye Jethani started doodling and writing up some of his thoughts about God, his Twitter and email list blew up. What If Jesus Was Serious? is a compilation of all-new reflections (and hand-drawn doodles) from Skye. He takes a look at some of Jesus’ most demanding teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and pushes us to ask whether we’re really hearing what Christ is saying. The visual component of the book makes it memorable and enjoyable to read, and Skye’s incisive reflections make it worthwhile for any Christian. If you’ve traditionally been dissatisfied with Christian devotional resources but love to learn about Jesus and think deeply, this book was written for you.

__SKYE JETHANI__ is an author, speaker, consultant and ordained pastor. He also serves as the co-host of the popular Phil Vischer Podcast, a weekly show that blends astute cultural and theological insights with comical conversation. He has been a sought after consultant for groups facing challenges at the intersection of faith and culture like The Lausanne Movement, The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and the Interfaith Youth Core. Skye has authored three books, The Divine Commodity: Discovering a Faith Beyond Consumer Christianity, WITH: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God, and Futureville. Skye and his wife Amanda have three children: Zoe, Isaac, and Lucy and reside in Wheaton, IL.

__Daily Devotions for People Who Hate Daily Devotions__

Let's face it. A lot of Christian resources can feel cheesy, out-of-touch, and a little boring. But when Skye Jethani started doodling and writing up some of his thoughts about God, his Twitter and email list blew up. What If Jesus Was Serious? is a compilation of all-new reflections (and hand-drawn doodles) from Skye. He takes a look at some of Jesus' most demanding teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and pushes us to ask whether we're really hearing what Christ is saying. The visual component of the book makes it memorable and enjoyable to read, and Skye's incisive reflections make it worthwhile for any Christian. If you've traditionally been dissatisfied with Christian devotional resources but love to learn about Jesus and think deeply, this book was written for you.

__Praise for What If Jesus Was Serious?__

When Jesus is listened to, really listened to, His words always come to life because they are living words. They have life and they give life. Skye has really listened to them and has responded with this life-giving book. Like Jesus' words, it is surprising and shocking and frustrating and alive in its own way.   
—__Michael Card__  
Faith-based musician, author, and teacher

I found it hard to read more than 3–4 pages without stopping, as it forced me to strongly consider what God was saying to me, through this fresh look at Jesus' words in His most famous sermon. For many of us, the Sermon on the Mount has become too familiar for our own good. We've neutered it by this familiarity, and often miss the way it was designed to bring us to our knees. I'm going to be reading this for years to come. Skye remains a gift to the church, and a prophetic voice that we desperately need for these challenging times!   
—__Kevin Palau__  
President of the Luis Palau Association

What if Jesus Was Serious? is a stellar step forward in Skye Jethani's mission to help us all consider the reality of God's kingdom and Jesus' outstanding invitation to us to live life with Him. Full of whimsy that only makes Skye's insights hit harder, this is a book I'd recommend to anyone who is tired of religious games and wants to truly consider who Jesus is and what He might be saying to us today.   
—__Michael Wear__  
Author of Reclaiming Hope: Lessons Learned in the Obama White House about the Future of Faith in America

This book is exactly what I've been looking for: a deep dive into Jesus' most powerful teachings merged with Skye's provocative insights and application to life and culture today.   
—__Kara Powell__  
Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute and coauthor of Growing Young and Growing With

Skye Jethani always makes you think with his fresh but faithful approaches to Scripture. Too often we are tempted to be, as James warns us, hearers but not doers of the word. Skye challenges us to not only listen to Jesus but to obey Him. His creative study here of the most famous sermon in history will challenge you, comfort you, and most importantly, provoke you to take Jesus seriously. I encourage you to use this resource with your church or small group.  
—__Daniel Darling__ VP of Communications for ERLC; author of several books, including The Dignity Revolution and The Characters of Christmas

What If Jesus Was Serious? is witty, incisive, and a fresh perspective on the teachings of Jesus. We too often stroll past the revolutionary call of Jesus to give up our possessions and follow Him. Skye Jethani helps us pause, look a bit deeper, and consider what Jesus actually meant in and through His teachings.   
—__Scott Harrison__  
New York Times bestselling author, Thirst

The content—and the style—of Skye's book are unique. But so is Skye. In his consistent and valuable manner, Skye helps us understand the age-old truths of Jesus' call to follow Him, but in new and fresh ways. Clear. Prophetic. Whimsical. Corrective. Insightful. As a visual learner, I loved this book. And I'm confident you will, too."   
—__J. R. Briggs__  
Founder, Kairos Partnerships; author of The Sacred Overlap and Fail

Skye offers us a user-friendly guide to the bedrock teaching of Jesus. What If Jesus Was Serious? provides new depth of insight for those who are familiar with the Sermon on the Mount and accessible footholds for those who are new in their faith.   
—__Robert Gelinas__  
Lead Pastor, Colorado Community Church, and author of Discipled by Jesus: Your Ongoing Invitation to Follow Christ

We have done everything in our relationship to Jesus over the years. We have taken him personally, politically, culturally, religiously, but when it comes to discipleship, we have somehow evaded actually taking Jesus seriously. In this compelling and challenging book, Skye does a masterful job of casting a vision of what serious discipleship looks like. Highly recommended.  
—__Jon Tyson__  
Author of Beautiful Resistance Lead Pastor, Church of the City New York

__If Jesus was serious… then why don't we take Him more seriously?__

Compare the teachings of Jesus to a quick survey of how Christians live and one thing becomes apparent: we often ignore much of what He teaches. Skye Jethani exposes this problem through a deep examination of Christ's largest section of ethical teaching: The Sermon on the Mount.

In What if Jesus Was Serious? Skye illustrates how we explain away elements of this crucial sermon to stay comfortable and justify disobedience. Each brief reflection will challenge you to rethink assumptions and apply Jesus' teachings to today's cultural realities. If Christians begin taking Jesus seriously, we may find that the rest of the world will too.

A visual guide exploring the challenging teachings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount. Features reflections and doodles by Skye Jethani, aimed at thoughtful Christians.

\["Are you tired of traditional devotionals?","Be challenged and inspired by these fresh doodles and drawings","Enjoy growing in God and being a little outside of the box!"\]

__Praise for What If Jesus Was Serious?__

When Jesus is listened to, really listened to, His words always come to life because they are living words. They have life and they give life. Skye has really listened to them and has responded with this life-giving book. Like Jesus' words, it is surprising and shocking and frustrating and alive in its own way.

—__Michael Card__

Faith-based musician, author, and teacher

I found it hard to read more than 3–4 pages without stopping, as it forced me to strongly consider what God was saying to me, through this fresh look at Jesus' words in His most famous sermon. For many of us, the Sermon on the Mount has become too familiar for our own good. We've neutered it by this familiarity, and often miss the way it was designed to bring us to our knees. I'm going to be reading this for years to come. Skye remains a gift to the church, and a prophetic voice that we desperately need for these challenging times!

—__Kevin Palau__

President of the Luis Palau Association

What if Jesus Was Serious? is a stellar step forward in Skye Jethani's mission to help us all consider the reality of God's kingdom and Jesus' outstanding invitation to us to live life with Him. Full of whimsy that only makes Skye's insights hit harder, this is a book I'd recommend to anyone who is tired of religious games and wants to truly consider who Jesus is and what He might be saying to us today.

—__Michael Wear__

Author of Reclaiming Hope: Lessons Learned in the Obama White House about the Future of Faith in America

This book is exactly what I've been looking for: a deep dive into Jesus' most powerful teachings merged with Skye's provocative insights and application to life and culture today.

—__Kara Powell__

Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute and coauthor of Growing Young and Growing With

Skye Jethani always makes you think with his fresh but faithful approaches to Scripture. Too often we are tempted to be, as James warns us, hearers but not doers of the word. Skye challenges us to not only listen to Jesus but to obey Him. His creative study here of the most famous sermon in history will challenge you, comfort you, and most importantly, provoke you to take Jesus seriously. I encourage you to use this resource with your church or small group.

—__Daniel Darling__

VP of Communications for ERLC; author of several books, including The Dignity Revolution and The Characters of Christmas

What If Jesus Was Serious? is witty, incisive, and a fresh perspective on the teachings of Jesus. We too often stroll past the revolutionary call of Jesus to give up our possessions and follow Him. Skye Jethani helps us pause, look a bit deeper, and consider what Jesus actually meant in and through His teachings.

—__Scott Harrison__

New York Times bestselling author, Thirst

The content—and the style—of Skye's book are unique. But so is Skye. In his consistent and valuable manner, Skye helps us understand the age-old truths of Jesus' call to follow Him, but in new and fresh ways. Clear. Prophetic. Whimsical. Corrective. Insightful. As a visual learner, I loved this book. And I'm confident you will, too.”

—__J. R. Briggs__

Founder, Kairos Partnerships; author of The Sacred Overlap and Fail

Skye offers us a user-friendly guide to the bedrock teaching of Jesus. What If Jesus Was Serious? provides new depth of insight for those who are familiar with the Sermon on the Mount and accessible footholds for those who are new in their faith.

—__Robert Gelinas__

Lead Pastor, Colorado Community Church, and author of Discipled by Jesus: Your Ongoing Invitation to Follow Christ

We have done everything in our relationship to Jesus over the years. We have taken him personally, politically, culturally, religiously, but when it comes to discipleship, we have somehow evaded actually taking Jesus seriously. In this compelling and challenging book, Skye does a masterful job of casting a vision of what serious discipleship looks like. Highly recommended.

—__Jon Tyson__

Author of Beautiful Resistance

Lead Pastor, Church of the City New York

Teachings from Sermon on the mount in a refreshing and thought provoking format

Ann Billinghurst

I am used to bible reading notes that give you some sort of explanation of the Bible passage. This doesn't, which I found very hard at first, but then I realized that this makes me think for myself. I write my thoughts in the space at the bottom so I can revisit them and maybe think about them even more.

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