Through Jesus’ encounters with people, we can learn a lot about him (his perspective and what is important), people and about ourselves. If you read the New Testament Gospel accounts of Jesus, you begin to see some themes. In the encounters with Jesus, you start to expect the unexpected, discover surprising twists, meet unforeseen heroes and villains. Social/religious/moral customs are frequently turned upside down, yet, with Jesus, each encounter is seasoned with a perfect blend of love, grace and truth.