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Volume Four ended with Isaiah pointing us toward the Coming King. Now we step into the Gospels, and I want Volume Five to feel more intentional than simply moving through several stories from Jesus’ life. So, this volume has a simple title: But Jesus Said... Jesus was not a contrarian just to get attention. He challenged assumptions whenever they distorted the heart of God, diminished people, protected pride, or pulled His followers away from the Father’s mission. Again, and again the normal way of thinking collides with the way of Jesus. Over seven weeks we will hear Jesus call people before they feel ready, put people ahead of religious performance, command love for enemies, move toward people others avoid, redefine greatness as service, surrender His own will to the Father, and send His followers into the world to make disciples. Every week we will ask the same question: What have I accepted as normal that Jesus is calling me to challenge? We are not studying Jesus simply to admire Him. We want His words and His way to confront our instincts, reshape our habits, and move us toward concrete obedience. We will also work intentionally through all seven of our disciple rhythms across these seven weeks: Daily Devotion, Serve the Community, Prayer, Worship/Celebration, Sacrificial Generosity, Repentance, and Share Your Story. The point is simple. If Jesus really has the final word, His voice should show up in the way we actually live. Keep carrying forward the My Three practice. Pray for actual people by name. Watch for where God is already at work. Encourage each other to take the next faithful step without turning people into projects. Discipleship is relational, patient, and intentional. I’m grateful we get to take this journey together. Godspeed, Tim Dunn