rded sayings of Jesus after his resurrection and before his ascension, the invitation in this book is to come and see what Jesus said and did, and then go, tell Jesus' message to a needed world.

During these days of social unrest, the Christian church, and all who claim the name of Christ, face challenging times. We are being asked to rethink our mission, our reasons for being. We need to be challenged to discover creative ways to share the Good News of Jesus and his call for love and justice in today's world. This book will ask penetrating questions surrounding the post-Easter sayings of Jesus. It will address 'the elephant in the room".

The author, the Rev. Dr. Malcolm (Mac) Shotwell, pastor, teacher, administrator, extends this invitation and urges a contemporary response to the great commission.

"My hope" writes Dr. Shotwell, "is that the research and thoughts in this book will add to the ongoing message and mission of our Savior and Lord, who said, "I came that you may have life, and have it abundantly". (John 10:10)

As you journey with me thorough these sayings (and, perhaps, share in a small group), my prayer is that the meaning of Jesus' resurrection words will speak to you and help you find ways of discovering direction and good in the midst of life's situations." --Mac Shotwell