ABOUT THE BOOK

17 Things Your Pastor Will Never Tell You

A Bible Study Guide

What if faith isn’t about having all the answers—but daring to ask the right questions?

In 17 Things Your Pastor Will Never Tell You, theologian and teacher Wayland Bryant Jackson opens the Scriptures with fresh eyes and fearless curiosity. From Genesis to Revelation, he explores what many ministers never mention from the pulpit—contradictions, mistranslations, and cultural influences that shape what we believe.

Why are there two creation stories? Was Satan once one of the good guys? Did Jesus’ birth really happen as we’ve been told? With warmth, wit, and deep respect for both faith and reason, Jackson guides readers through surprising discoveries that illuminate—not undermine—the power of belief.

Each chapter ends with thought-provoking questions perfect for individual reflection or group study. Whether you’re a lifelong churchgoer or a spiritual seeker, this is a book for those who love truth more than tradition and wonder more than certainty.

Faith, after all, grows stronger not by avoiding questions—but by asking them.