Good News for Ordinary People: What Was the Message of Jesus Christ?

Almost 2,000 years ago, a Jewish carpenter began to preach. He was popular with some people, but he made others angry. Officials said he was a threat to national security, and they arranged for his death. His only weapon was his message. The crowds seemed to like it, but "e;good"e; people didn't. He said it was about love—so why did anyone hate it? What was the message that got Jesus killed? Do we need it now?