Jesus is called a ‘friend of sinners,’ by the Pharisees which was intended to be an insult, but nothing could be further from the truth. In many ways, the Bible is a story of friendship. There is friendship within the Godhead between Father, Son, and Spirit. God befriends Adam and Eve in the garden, but sin broke the friendship. As God’s revelation continues, people stay distant, and friendship with God repeatedly fails because of sin. Jesus came to restore our friendship with God.

What kind of a friend is Jesus? On the night when betrayal would be exposed, and those closest to him would abandon him, he called them friends. During the most intense suffering and pain, when Jesus had every right to lash out, he suffered for them. Jesus would demonstrate the greatest love for others as he laid down his life on the cross for his friends.

Is it possible to have a friend who knows you better than anyone, even better than you know yourself? A friend knowing everything about you, still loving you, and even liking you? Could you have a friend who would transform you to become a better friend to others? Yes. His name is Jesus. He is a friend of sinners. It seems complicated, but Jesus changes everything.

It's Complicated Sermon Series - Week 4 of 5 - 3.07.21