Jesus and…

by Robert Fergusson

God doesn’t just save us, He calls us. He gives us a purpose in life. He includes us in His story of salvation. We become partners and co-workers with Him, each with a part to play – each with an assigned task.

Robert Fergusson takes us on a journey through the Book of Luke to discover the beauty and transformative power of an authentic encounter with Jesus:
- Finding hope for your family, as experienced by Zechariah and Elizabeth
- Finding significance in the ordinary, as experienced by Prophetess Anna
- Finding purpose in life, as experienced by John the Baptist
- Finding acceptance and healing, as experienced by a man with leprosy
- Finding faith in a time of unbelief, as experienced by the Centurion

Each chapter ends with Questions to Consider – a series of contemplative, thought-provoking questions for readers to pause, reflect, and to respond. Jesus and... shows us how God chooses to work in and through ordinary, flawed people – like you and me.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published October 6, 2023

About the author

Robert Fergusson is a Teaching Pastor 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.

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

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)

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

[Angie Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I wasn't in the right head space when I started reading this so didn't love it straight away. But the concept is really good and the conclusion nailed it.