Jesus Is: Find a New Way to Be Human Author: | Language: English | ISBN:
B00BTNB1OG | Format: EPUB
Jesus Is: Find a New Way to Be Human Description
Judah Smith digs deep to answer the most common and the most difficult questions about Jesus, a man so few understand and so many desperately need.
In Jesus Is, Judah Smith explores a number of topics that reveal Jesus' purpose for coming, what he accomplished while he was here, and what that means for those of us who came after. Jesus is greatly revered, harshly criticized, and sorely misunderstood.
Judah breaks down who Jesus is and explains to listeners how understanding that more fully will not only enrich their lives, but also give meaning to them and save them.
Jesus Is gives listeners the intimate knowledge that makes for a deeper, lasting relationship with Jesus, allowing them to commune with and grow in him. Judah wants listeners to know that Jesus is more than a good teacher, more than an inspiring leader. He is the point of all life.
- Audible Audio Edition
- Listening Length: 5 hours and 1 minute
- Program Type: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Audible.com Release Date: March 13, 2013
- Whispersync for Voice: Ready
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00BTNB1OG
I was sent Judah Smith's newest book, Jesus Is _____________. by Thomas Nelson Publishers to read and review. The question asked in this book is "how would you finish that sentence?"
I have learned that there are many people who have been turned off by organized religion because of how they percieve that sentence being completed. Maybe someone might fill in that sentence "Jesus is going to make you pay for that mistake you made." Or "Jesus is not accepting of you." This is where people usually have trouble with organized religion. They feel like they haven't done it all right so who would want them. Or, they feel that they have to prove their worth before they can ask for supernatural help. Maybe they feel rejected, not good enough, or _______________. The message in this book is just the opposite. Judah Smith would complete the sentence "Jesus is grace." Or "Jesus is your friend." This is a contemporary message that appeals to many. Christianity is a religion of refuge. It preaches that Jesus came as a healer to help those in need, those who were sick, outcast, poor, and lonely. Unfortunately, some humans have bungled some of Christianity's messages to suit their own agendas to exclude and condemn, but that's not the point and I think it's great that this book so eloquently states this. This was an impressive book by a young author. I would not have come upon this writer had this book not been given to me and I'm glad that I have it on my shelf as a reference.
Judah Smith is a young pastor at a church in Seattle, WA. He's in his early 30's, married, and has three kids. His parents started the church he now where he preaches -- it' called City Church. [...] The message of this book is simple and direct and will speak to modern men and women. Because of it's direct and simple message and it's accessability to anyone I am giving this book 5 out of 5 stars.
By Mindful Mamma
I heard of Judah for the first time at a conference in September 2012. He came out on stage and was a different looking guy and honestly wasn't sure where he was headed when he started talking. He then starting cracking jokes and then out of nowhere, he turned to the serious side and next thing I knew, I was weeping! He spoke truth into my heart and I was overwhelmed with emotion and joy and I knew from that moment on, I was going to let this strange dude speak into me.
Then I had this chance to sign up to be a part of his team to promote the book before it came out and I knew I had to do this, especially since he was challenging me in my walk with the Lord. Of course, once I started the book I was done. It is written totally in Judah Smith style. He uses humor, emotional stories, but importantly he does a great job of just pointing to Jesus. We have so many different opinions that come to our minds when we think of Jesus...some good and some way off. But Judah just simply points us to a Jesus who is in love with us and wants to be with us, just like He was with men and women in the Scriptures. This book allows us the opportunity to drown out all the lies that we have in our heads and just get down to who Jesus really is and what He did for us...no more, no less.
I am grateful to have read the book and be challenged by a friend who doesn't even know me. It is worth your time to spend reading this book and remembering the journeys that Jesus took with people just like you and I, and what I pray will happen to you is that you will lose yourself in these stories and some profound truths will find their way into your heart and you will be changed from the inside out.
Enjoy the read!
By jtkidd24
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