Jesus and ... by Robert Fergusson Book Review

About the Book:

Every person Jesus met led to a life-changing transformation. Dive into the book of Luke and see how God works in and through ordinary, flawed people—like you and me. This interactive book features:
 

• Jesus and ... Zechariah, Elizabeth, and John: Finding hope for your family.
• Jesus and ... Anna: Finding significance in the ordinary.
• Jesus and ... John the Baptist: Finding purpose in life.
• Jesus and ... the man with leprosy: Finding acceptance and healing.
• Jesus and ... the centurion: Finding faith in a time of unbelief.

 
Each chapter ends with thoughtful questions that invite you to pause, reflect, and respond. Jesus and … also includes powerful photography and inspiring design, enhancing each biblical truth you explore. Encounter Jesus like never before—and prepare your heart and mind for the transformative work God can do in your life.

My Review:

This is a book reminding readers that, “God uses people to fulfill His purpose on earth.” (17) Fergusson shows how ordinary people are given purpose as co-workers with Christ.

From Zechariah, for example, we see that despite initial doubts we can learn to trust God. From John the Baptist we know that we can find our purpose in life. From the man with leprosy we know we can overcome abandonment and rejection. Fergusson has included questions at the end of each story to help us learn from it and apply the truths to our lives. There are photos included, some of which are rather disconcerting and I did not like.

This book would make a good, but short study on some of the people Jesus encountered as recorded in Luke. It helps us see that even a mundane action by an unlikely person can have significant impact in the Kingdom of God. (56)

My rating: 4/5 stars.

About the Author:

Robert Fergusson, internationally recognized Hillsong Church teacher, is the author of two books, including Are you Getting This? and Making Connections That Work.

Robert is one of the key team at Hillsong Church, where he has been on staff for over 30 years. He is passionate about imparting practical life principles from the Bible and his primary responsibilities involve pastoral oversight and preaching and teaching. Robert is married to Amanda; they have three married children and currently seven grandchildren.

Hillsong (David C Cook), 160 pages.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

(My star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it, 1-I hate it.)