" Let's be honest; Jesus says some strange and rather offensive things. Remember, 'If you don't hate your life, you can't be My disciple""? Or how about, 'Love those who abuse you""? Strange and offensive seems like an awful way to describe a Savior of love. However, wouldn't normal and understandable be far worse? If Jesus' love were understandable, it wouldn't be any wiser than ours. If it were normal, it could never amaze, challenge, or change...