Name: What is He Gets Us?
Uploaded: 2024-09-19
Duration: 1 min 42 s
Description: He Gets Us invites everyone to explore the story of Jesus and his example of confounding, unconditional love.

So many stories we have about Jesus take place at dinner tables. Why all the shared meals?  

Jesus invited everyone to sit at his table

Did Jesus fight the same uphill battle many of us do just trying to get by?

Did Jesus Struggle?

In a world of instant connection, why do we feel so alone? Did Jesus feel this way?

Was Jesus ever lonely?

As a child, Jesus fled to Egypt to escape persecution. What do we know about his story?

Jesus was a refugee

Was Jesus Ever Lonely?

Discontent by the numbers: Are we all sick of the same things?

Was Jesus Ever Stressed?

How Did Jesus Show Hope?

Was Jesus Ever Angry?

Did Jesus Ever Mourn?

Everyone faces challenges and Jesus wasn’t any different. Explore how his life and struggles parallel our own.

STRUGGLE

Why do so many people feel this way?

It Seems Everyone is Discontent at Some Level

Jesus went searching for the dissatisfied. What if we did the same?

Chapter 1: Dissatisfied

Is what we're sick of pushing us apart, or can it bring us together?

Chapter 2: Disconnected

Is empathy the answer to moving past our shared discontent?

Chapter 3: Disarmed

What happens when we share these burdens together?

Chapter 4: Discovered

Follow one man’s journey as he travels America to answer the question: what is fueling our collective discontent?

THE PARADOX OF DISCONTENT

A new way to explore the story of Jesus' life and teachings.

He Gets Us

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He Gets Us invites everyone to explore the story of Jesus and his example of confounding, unconditional love.

What is He Gets Us about?

Jesus

unconditional love

What is He Gets Us?

WHAT IS HE GETS US?

Do we have greatness all wrong?

We’re taught that greatness is defined by our status, achievements, and the amount of recognition we receive. But Jesus had a different idea. He exemplified and taught others that greatness was beneath the surface. That true greatness is defined by the content of our character, hearts, and willingness to serve others. 

What’s your hot take on Jesus?

He Gets Us Presents: Who is Your Neighbor?

He Gets Us interviews people on the street to explore their definition of a neighbor and how Jesus expanded its meaning.

Who has been more kind to you than you deserved?

Would you call yourself rich?

Quick videos about Jesus, his teachings, and how they play out in everyday life. 

SHORTS

Greatness sees the unseen

Greatness expects nothing in return

Greatness lifts others up

Greatness is childlike

Arno’s Story: Learning to say “I love you.”

Saying “I love you” and truly meaning it can be hard for so many reasons. Maybe it’s hard because you’re afraid to say something you don’t mean, or maybe it’s hard because to say those words is to make yourself more vulnerable than you’re willing to be. Either way, getting our hearts and our words to align is no small task, but we think doing just that is a big part of what it means to be pure in heart — one of the character traits Jesus calls blessed. It’s not easy, but we think it’s worth it, and Arno’s story is a testament to that. Jesus’ love is like a second language. It takes practice.

Mona’s Story: Learning to Say “Goodbye.”

Goodbyes are hard. Final goodbyes can be devastating. So, what was Jesus talking about when he said, “Blessed are those who mourn”? We sat down with Mona to talk about grief and goodbyes to see what she’s learned and how she’s grown from her own life experience. It’s a moving story and a testament to the power of learning to love the way Jesus did. His love is like a second language. It takes practice.

Giuliano’s Story: Learning to say “I forgive you.”

Whether your heart language is Italian like Giuliano’s, English, or any other, “I forgive you” can be one of the hardest things to say — especially when it comes to long-standing brokenness in family relationships. It can feel almost impossible. But Jesus taught that a merciful life is a flourishing one, so how can we take steps toward learning forgiveness even when it’s hard? Jesus’ love is like a second language. It takes practice.

Mely’s Story: Learning to Say “I Was Wrong.”

Admitting when we’re wrong is incredibly difficult. It hurts our pride, it empties us. But Jesus praised humility. He said, “Blessed are the meek.” We talked to Mely about the tug-of-war between humility and pride—about balancing perfectionism and our own limitations. Mely discovered something that we think Jesus pointed to—that there is serious strength found in admitting weakness. It’s just not so easy to do because Jesus’ love is like a second language. It takes practice.

What does the kind of greatness that Jesus showed really look like?

GREATNESS

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The love Jesus taught is like a second language–it takes practice.

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