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What If Jesus Was Serious?: A Visual Guide to the Teachings of Jesus We Love to Ignore
Daily Devotions for People Who Hate Daily Devotions
Let’s face it. A lot of Christian resources can feel cheesy, out-of-touch, and a little boring. But when Skye Jethani started doodling and writing up some of his thoughts about God, his Twitter and email list blew up. What If Jesus Was Serious? is a compilation of all-new reflections (and hand-drawn doodles) from Skye. He takes a look at some of Jesus’ most demanding teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and pushes us to ask whether we’re really hearing what Christ is saying. The visual component of the book makes it memorable and enjoyable to read, and Skye’s incisive reflections make it worthwhile for any Christian. If you’ve traditionally been dissatisfied with Christian devotional resources but love to learn about Jesus and think deeply, this book was written for you.
Let’s face it. A lot of Christian resources can feel cheesy, out-of-touch, and a little boring. But when Skye Jethani started doodling and writing up some of his thoughts about God, his Twitter and email list blew up. What If Jesus Was Serious? is a compilation of all-new reflections (and hand-drawn doodles) from Skye. He takes a look at some of Jesus’ most demanding teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and pushes us to ask whether we’re really hearing what Christ is saying. The visual component of the book makes it memorable and enjoyable to read, and Skye’s incisive reflections make it worthwhile for any Christian. If you’ve traditionally been dissatisfied with Christian devotional resources but love to learn about Jesus and think deeply, this book was written for you.
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Published June 2, 2020
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Skye Jethani
26 books403 followersSKYE JETHANI is an author, speaker, consultant and ordained pastor. He also serves as the co-host of the popular Phil Vischer Podcast, a weekly show that blends astute cultural and theological insights with comical conversation. He has been a sought after consultant for groups facing challenges at the intersection of faith and culture like The Lausanne Movement, The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and the Interfaith Youth Core. Skye has authored three books, The Divine Commodity: Discovering a Faith Beyond Consumer Christianity, WITH: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God, and Futureville. Skye and his wife Amanda have three children: Zoe, Isaac, and Lucy and reside in Wheaton, IL.
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June 26, 2021
What If Jesus Was Serious? is a 72 chapter devotional about Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. The devotionals uses both words and illustrations to get to the central point of each devotional, some of the illustrations are satirical. The book addresses common terms like peacemakers and reclaims their true meaning. For example when describing peacemakers, Jethani argues that a peacemaker is not someone who avoids conflict but someone who takes it head on. I can see this book making some Christians uncomfortable because it challenges Western societal values mainly individualism, fame especially on social media, and our sole focus on heaven and not on the here and now.
December 21, 2020
4.5 stars - Skye Jethani never disappoints, but often surprises me with his insight. It seems that so many of the teachings of Jesus have been oversimplified by the church. Skye reveals much of the depth and nuance of the Sermon on the Mount in a very friendly, accessible format. It would be a great source for youth group discussions.
February 4, 2020
First sentence: FOLLOWING JESUS HAS never been easy, but some believe it’s becoming even more difficult as Western cultures become increasingly post-Christian.
True or false: We live in a culture where we often pick and choose what texts to take seriously from the Bible.
True or false: We live in a culture where we often pick and choose which teachings of Christ himself to take seriously.
True or false: Every culture since Jesus' ministry has struggled with this--what to make of Jesus' teachings, his life, his work, his death and resurrection.
I can't answer the third question objectively. But the first two, sadly, are definitely true--in my opinion.
The premise of Skye Jethani's book, What If Jesus Was Serious, is simple: WHAT WOULD THE CHRISTIAN LIFE BE LIKE IF PEOPLE TOOK JESUS' SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIOUSLY. If you don't find that a scary thought, perhaps you haven't read the Sermon on the Mount lately.
The book consists of nine parts:
Who is Really Blessed?
Christians and Culture
Inside Out Righteousness
Love In Action
A Prayer for Losers
Freedom from Fear
Judging, Asking, Blessing
Good and Bad Fruit
Be Smart
Each part has several chapters...each beginning with the refrain: If Jesus Was Serious...
Then We Will Focus More On His Good News and Less on Religious To-Dos
Then No One is Beyond God's Blessing
Then Heaven Is Already Here
Then We Will Make Room To Cry
Then We Will Trust God More and Politics Less
Then a Desire for Justice Should be Affirmed
Then We Cannot Separate Our Relationship with God From Our Relationship With Others
Then Our Image Isn't Everything
Then Peace is Costly But Worth the Price
Those were just from part one, "Who Is Really Blessed?"
The book is methodically laid out, straight-forward, concise. The author assumes that Jesus MEANT or intended his words, his teachings to be taken seriously. And likewise assumes that some of these chapters might step on a few toes and challenge readers.
Each chapter has a visual illustration that goes with it. I am not a visual learner, so these didn't particular speak to me or resonate with me. But perhaps for some readers these illustrations will be thought-provoking and give the book a little something extra.
My favorite quote:
"EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS at least two Bibles. First, there is the actual Bible—all sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments. Then there is the Bible we read. This is what some call our functional Bible and it includes the sections we regularly engage and seek to apply to our lives. This functional Bible is different for each person, but it contains some familiar gospel stories and parables, some of Paul’s letters, and a handful of Psalms. He declared that He came not to abolish the Law and the Prophets, but to fulfill them. Fulfillment doesn’t mean to finish and throw away, but to bring to completion. In other words, Jesus identifies Himself as what the Old Testament has been pointing toward, and to understand Jesus we must see Him through the lens of the writings of the Law and the Prophets. Likewise, to understand the Law and the Prophets, we must read them through the lens of Jesus. He is the key to the whole Bible, and we need the whole Bible to engage Jesus."
True or false: We live in a culture where we often pick and choose what texts to take seriously from the Bible.
True or false: We live in a culture where we often pick and choose which teachings of Christ himself to take seriously.
True or false: Every culture since Jesus' ministry has struggled with this--what to make of Jesus' teachings, his life, his work, his death and resurrection.
I can't answer the third question objectively. But the first two, sadly, are definitely true--in my opinion.
The premise of Skye Jethani's book, What If Jesus Was Serious, is simple: WHAT WOULD THE CHRISTIAN LIFE BE LIKE IF PEOPLE TOOK JESUS' SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIOUSLY. If you don't find that a scary thought, perhaps you haven't read the Sermon on the Mount lately.
The book consists of nine parts:
Who is Really Blessed?
Christians and Culture
Inside Out Righteousness
Love In Action
A Prayer for Losers
Freedom from Fear
Judging, Asking, Blessing
Good and Bad Fruit
Be Smart
Each part has several chapters...each beginning with the refrain: If Jesus Was Serious...
Then We Will Focus More On His Good News and Less on Religious To-Dos
Then No One is Beyond God's Blessing
Then Heaven Is Already Here
Then We Will Make Room To Cry
Then We Will Trust God More and Politics Less
Then a Desire for Justice Should be Affirmed
Then We Cannot Separate Our Relationship with God From Our Relationship With Others
Then Our Image Isn't Everything
Then Peace is Costly But Worth the Price
Those were just from part one, "Who Is Really Blessed?"
The book is methodically laid out, straight-forward, concise. The author assumes that Jesus MEANT or intended his words, his teachings to be taken seriously. And likewise assumes that some of these chapters might step on a few toes and challenge readers.
Each chapter has a visual illustration that goes with it. I am not a visual learner, so these didn't particular speak to me or resonate with me. But perhaps for some readers these illustrations will be thought-provoking and give the book a little something extra.
My favorite quote:
"EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS at least two Bibles. First, there is the actual Bible—all sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments. Then there is the Bible we read. This is what some call our functional Bible and it includes the sections we regularly engage and seek to apply to our lives. This functional Bible is different for each person, but it contains some familiar gospel stories and parables, some of Paul’s letters, and a handful of Psalms. He declared that He came not to abolish the Law and the Prophets, but to fulfill them. Fulfillment doesn’t mean to finish and throw away, but to bring to completion. In other words, Jesus identifies Himself as what the Old Testament has been pointing toward, and to understand Jesus we must see Him through the lens of the writings of the Law and the Prophets. Likewise, to understand the Law and the Prophets, we must read them through the lens of Jesus. He is the key to the whole Bible, and we need the whole Bible to engage Jesus."
May 4, 2025
Love your enemy. Turn the other cheek. Don’t be judgmental of others. If someone steals your tunic, give him your coat too. Some things Jesus said as the way to heaven. Love Hitler? Love between US politicians and supporters who spew hate?
January 5, 2024
Oh, yeah. I can think of a hundred people right away who need to read this book. Would you folks please stop telling me what I should be doing as a Christian and simply read what Jesus said? That's what Skye Jethani does in this book, and it's worth reading, I believe. Something to think about in a brand new year.
November 7, 2020
The format of the book is brilliant because it separates Jethani’s poignant incisive insight into very short sections. It makes the whole thing accessible and makes me want to read it even when I feel like I don’t have a lot of time (which is often a false feeling anyway.) The content of the book is incredibly strong interpretation of Jesus’ teachings. Following Jesus means actual obedience. It’s kind of mind boggling how many Americans in the pews miss this. But then again, I’m one of those Americans in the pews and I fail to obey every day. Thank you Skye Jethani for this brotherly, discipleship kick-in-the-pants.
November 14, 2024
Super useful for the application side of teaching, which is what I have been using it for, or for self study and reflection. This little book is filled with useful questions, other passages to consider, and of course illustrations that make the points easier to understand and more fun. Each chapter is two pages long, so occasionally I felt his point could have warranted more explanation.
February 3, 2022
I'm going to break this down into the good, the bad, and the ugly...
The Good: There is a reasonable argument for the assertion made here that the foundational substance of Christ's doctrine can be found in the passages commonly called, "the Sermon on the Mount." Once that assertion is made, it is obvious that the next step is to examine the passages, and contrast them with our practices as individuals, congregations, and as the wider Church. So the foundation of Jethani's book is solid; and the choice to execute this idea as a simple devotional is a choice I can respect.
In fact, where some have criticized the book as overly simple and lacking depth, I believe that the intention is to provide inspiration for continued mediation on the concepts and issues raised. I could see this book being a valuable resource for small group study.
The Good: There is a reasonable argument for the assertion made here that the foundational substance of Christ's doctrine can be found in the passages commonly called, "the Sermon on the Mount." Once that assertion is made, it is obvious that the next step is to examine the passages, and contrast them with our practices as individuals, congregations, and as the wider Church. So the foundation of Jethani's book is solid; and the choice to execute this idea as a simple devotional is a choice I can respect.
In fact, where some have criticized the book as overly simple and lacking depth, I believe that the intention is to provide inspiration for continued mediation on the concepts and issues raised. I could see this book being a valuable resource for small group study.
The Bad: It's very obvious that Jethani is a preacher from the Evangelical tradition; in this book he is often guilty of talking about cultural context, or peculiarities of language, without any citation of where he got this information, even in the notes... in fact there's no bibliography to speak of at all. This works fine in the pulpit, so long as you can back up your claims if asked, but in a book I demand better.
The Ugly: So here is the big problem for me, Jethani skirts very close to actually making a point of doctrine, or taking a stand on praxis, or calling his reader to self examination and reform many times... but never actually does.
He manages to leave room for almost any Christian to pick up this book and find a way to read it that either offends or endorses their own personal understanding of Christian faith practice as it relates to the passages addressed.
Sure, maybe he calls out mega-churches and populist preachers... but in the next breath he endorses following teachers with magnetic and influential personalities, the very qualities that make the modern mega-church leader so popular.
He skirts close to endorsing purity culture, but also half-heartedly acknowledges some of the flaws inherent in that idea of holiness.
This is the inherent flaw in the benefit I mentioned earlier, that the book could provide a starting point for further discussion or meditation, this book lends itself to manipulation and it would be better if the author took a firmer stance on one or two of the issues raised.
Overall I don't hate it, but I also wont be recommending it.
July 7, 2020
5 stars for its everyday relevance. It is an easy read, great to have pictures in it. It is convicting and points you back to Jesus. One to have by the bedside.
One important thing I learned from it was the new command that Jesus gave in John 15:12 -
“This is My command: Love one another as I have loved you”
I always read it as another version of - love your neighbour as yourself - but this really brought it home.
Jesus calls us to love like He loves, who can do that?!?! No one. To love like Jesus, we need Jesus and Jesus has given Himself, His Holy Spirit to us, how mind blowingly amazing. Thank you Lord!!
One important thing I learned from it was the new command that Jesus gave in John 15:12 -
“This is My command: Love one another as I have loved you”
I always read it as another version of - love your neighbour as yourself - but this really brought it home.
Jesus calls us to love like He loves, who can do that?!?! No one. To love like Jesus, we need Jesus and Jesus has given Himself, His Holy Spirit to us, how mind blowingly amazing. Thank you Lord!!
September 1, 2022
Disappointed that Moody Would put this in their arsenal. Maybe I am not the intended reader for this book that attempted to be humorous and timely, but to me it fell flat and at times smacked of universalism. The good is that the material in the book was stated simply and briefly.
November 23, 2023
หนังสือสอนศาสนาคริสต์แบบอย่างย่นย่อ กะทัดรัด เข้าใจง่าย เหมาะกับทำความเข้าใจคำสอนจีซัสที่กำกวมแล้วเอาไปตีความได้หลายทาง คิดว่าเป็นหนังสือพระธรรมที่ป๊อปดี อธิบายให้เข้ากับบริบทปัจจุบันง่ายดี มีภาพประกอบ คิดว่าศาสนาพุทธสอนสนุกๆ แบบนี้ก็คงมี แต่มันเป็นคำสอนก็ตรงไปตรงมา เมตตาต่อผู้อื่น มีความรัก เท่าที่สัมผัสได้จากเล่มนี้ ศาสนาคริสต์เน้นเรื่องความรักต่อเพื่อนมนุษย์ด้วยกันดีนะ (แต่…)
รวมๆ แล้วเราคิดเอาเองจากการอ่านบทสั้นๆ ในเล่มนี้ว่าพระธรรม (เรียกว่าไร ไบเบิ้ล?) ของศาสนาคริสต์นั้นกว้างมาก ตีความได้หลากหลาย เปิดกว้างให้คนเข้าถึงรสพระเจ้า แต่พระธรรมของพุทธมีหลักการชัด และเยอะสิ่งมากๆ พิธีกรรมเยอะ (บทสวดก็ยาวว) แต่โดยหลักการเราว่าทุกศาสนาสอนคล้ายกันแหละ แค่อันไหนป๊อปกว่ากันแค่นั้นเอง
แล้วทำไมเราจู่ๆ มาอ่าน อยากย้าย��าสนาเหมือนย้ายค่ายมือถือ? เปล่า กำลังจะตีความกลิ่นคริสมาสต์เลยลองอ่านคำสอนพระเจ้าดูจ้า ไม่ได้ย้ายจ้า นับถือหมด ฮินดู จีน ไทย ฝรั่ง เลยไม่ได้ย้ายไปไหนเพราะอยู่หมด
รวมๆ แล้วเราคิดเอาเองจากการอ่านบทสั้นๆ ในเล่มนี้ว่าพระธรรม (เรียกว่าไร ไบเบิ้ล?) ของศาสนาคริสต์นั้นกว้างมาก ตีความได้หลากหลาย เปิดกว้างให้คนเข้าถึงรสพระเจ้า แต่พระธรรมของพุทธมีหลักการชัด และเยอะสิ่งมากๆ พิธีกรรมเยอะ (บทสวดก็ยาวว) แต่โดยหลักการเราว่าทุกศาสนาสอนคล้ายกันแหละ แค่อันไหนป๊อปกว่ากันแค่นั้นเอง
แล้วทำไมเราจู่ๆ มาอ่าน อยากย้าย��าสนาเหมือนย้ายค่ายมือถือ? เปล่า กำลังจะตีความกลิ่นคริสมาสต์เลยลองอ่านคำสอนพระเจ้าดูจ้า ไม่ได้ย้ายจ้า นับถือหมด ฮินดู จีน ไทย ฝรั่ง เลยไม่ได้ย้ายไปไหนเพราะอยู่หมด
January 28, 2021
I think this is utterly fantastic and challenging and what we need in the church today. I would also suggest not getting it from the library (like I did) - I think it's meant to be read one tiny chapter at a time, where you can read the extra verses and journal. I may buy my own copy so I can do that and I am definitely checking out Jethani's devotional app!
April 27, 2025
very good and fun for young believers who want to learn more about Jesus' character and learn what and who he calls us to be, I loved going through this book with my 7th graders!
March 2, 2023
A nice, practical, clear cut approach to understanding & sitting in the seriousness of Jesus, specifically (in this installment) talking about what He says during the sermon on the mount. Great read!
March 2, 2024
I read as a book; maybe use as a light devotional. Good content but not done in an appealing manner for me.
December 30, 2023
Just seemed obvious to me so I’m not the target audience.
November 15, 2023
Excellent and challenging meditation on the Sermon on the Mount. Would be fantastic for a small group or sunday school class (teens+) to work through together.
March 13, 2024
Deceptively simple in layout. Short passages possibly for daily reading. Scripture with each passage for further reading. I ended up taking it fairly slowly because each short passage had me thinking deeply and needing time to process.
April 4, 2024
Here's my take...
This book does have some value, and can be profound if you've never stepped outside a fundamentalist Christian circle. The concepts and presentation are super simplistic and narrow, though in themselves, could have some value for young students of the Bible such as confirmation or very young High School youth, if you've never had faith conversations with them before. For youth, give it 3 stars, but that's not the intended audience.
Overall, could possibly make for a pamphlet or discussion seed for those never exposed to Christian doctrine. By itself, there are much better resources!
This book does have some value, and can be profound if you've never stepped outside a fundamentalist Christian circle. The concepts and presentation are super simplistic and narrow, though in themselves, could have some value for young students of the Bible such as confirmation or very young High School youth, if you've never had faith conversations with them before. For youth, give it 3 stars, but that's not the intended audience.
Overall, could possibly make for a pamphlet or discussion seed for those never exposed to Christian doctrine. By itself, there are much better resources!
October 31, 2022
We read this as a family devotional. Skye Jethani writes in bite-sized chunks with great little comic book sketches to illustrate. His theology is pretty sound and hard-hitting as well. My only feedback is that there were times where I felt he chose less-accessible words when he could have used other options to make this book easier for a younger or ESL audience. But overall, it was a good book that could challenge each of us. Now on to read his next books...
April 7, 2023
A man’s insight on the sermon on the mount. So much clarity is sacrificed for brevity in this book and it’s such a shame. Kinda felt like he just gave up on actually making quality insights by the end of the book and just tried to write just to write. Wish I had better things to say. Good for group discussion, but doesn’t exactly provoke a deeper love for scripture and Jesus’ teachings :/
March 3, 2023
DNF. I was interested in this because it was sold as a visual guide to faith matters. A hard to read chicken scratch image at the head of each chapter does not impress me. There's nothing wrong with the text; it's a good beginner guide, but I'm not a beginner.
April 11, 2021
I wasn't sure I'd like this book at first...but I really was challenged by his way of interpreting what Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount. It would be a great small group devotional to do.
December 30, 2021
A lot of good stuff ringing true in this one…very thought-provoking!
September 15, 2022
Great book, but more so like a devotional.
May 31, 2022
I thought with the size of this book, it would be a quick and easy book to read. I was wrong. While it can be read quickly , because it does not have a lot of pages, you would miss so much. What If Jesus Was Serious? A Visual Guide to the Teachings of Jesus We Love to Ignore is best to be read slowly, thinking over each section.
What if the underlying malady afflicting Christians today isn't that we take Jesus too seriously, but that we've failed to take Him seriously enough? What if much of the culture's judgment of Christians isn't the result of obeying Jesus, but the result of Christians ignoring Him?
Each section is between 2-3 pages in length with Scripture verses at the end of each section to enforce the points that the author was making in that particular section. The book is divided into nine parts, with multiple subsections related to the heading of that part. This book focuses on Matthew chapters 5-7. The first section takes an in-depth look at the Sermon on the Mount.
Dallas Willard defined the kingdom of heaven this way: "Where what God wants done is done." In other words, it is the realm where God rules and evil is powerless.
Many things make this book stand out among others like it. The first is the little drawings that are on the pages. I love them! They are like the ones on the cover of this book. When you look at this book you do not get the sense that it is going to be very deep, you think it is more of a graphic, novel. It's not a graphic novel, and it is very thought-provoking. The author was genius in his designs because he knew we better digest information in smaller sections with visuals to keep us interested.
In other words, Jesus identifies Himself as what the Old Testament has been pointing toward, and to understand Jesus we must see Him through the lens of the writings of the Law and the Prophets.
So that brings me to the next thing I love about this book: its short sections. I can read several sections during my devotions, or just one, but that is the beauty of this book; it can be read at our own pace. One more thing that I loved about this book is the amount of research the author has put into it. Not only has he done he researched, but he also took the time to put the notes in the back of the book.
I love this book and highly recommend it to anyone who desires to understand more about Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount, his parables, and so much more. This book will give you much to think about and challenge you. I would recommend buying a copy as you will want to highlight the quotes that speak to you.
What if the underlying malady afflicting Christians today isn't that we take Jesus too seriously, but that we've failed to take Him seriously enough? What if much of the culture's judgment of Christians isn't the result of obeying Jesus, but the result of Christians ignoring Him?
Each section is between 2-3 pages in length with Scripture verses at the end of each section to enforce the points that the author was making in that particular section. The book is divided into nine parts, with multiple subsections related to the heading of that part. This book focuses on Matthew chapters 5-7. The first section takes an in-depth look at the Sermon on the Mount.
Dallas Willard defined the kingdom of heaven this way: "Where what God wants done is done." In other words, it is the realm where God rules and evil is powerless.
Many things make this book stand out among others like it. The first is the little drawings that are on the pages. I love them! They are like the ones on the cover of this book. When you look at this book you do not get the sense that it is going to be very deep, you think it is more of a graphic, novel. It's not a graphic novel, and it is very thought-provoking. The author was genius in his designs because he knew we better digest information in smaller sections with visuals to keep us interested.
In other words, Jesus identifies Himself as what the Old Testament has been pointing toward, and to understand Jesus we must see Him through the lens of the writings of the Law and the Prophets.
So that brings me to the next thing I love about this book: its short sections. I can read several sections during my devotions, or just one, but that is the beauty of this book; it can be read at our own pace. One more thing that I loved about this book is the amount of research the author has put into it. Not only has he done he researched, but he also took the time to put the notes in the back of the book.
I love this book and highly recommend it to anyone who desires to understand more about Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount, his parables, and so much more. This book will give you much to think about and challenge you. I would recommend buying a copy as you will want to highlight the quotes that speak to you.
August 15, 2022
It took me a long time to read this tiny little book because I treated it like a devotional, taking time to digest each nugget of a chapter.
How many times have I read or heard the Sermon on the Mount and not really let Jesus’s words sink in? How many times have I heard the commands dismissed or qualified…or done that myself as I tried to reconcile their meaning with contemporary life and culture?
As he is wont to do, Skye Jethani parses down and unapologetically applies Jesus commands and statements of truth for the modern day Christian surrounded by a consumer-driven culture that tries to sell us a totally different attitude than that of Jesus.
A valuable book worth revisiting.
How many times have I read or heard the Sermon on the Mount and not really let Jesus’s words sink in? How many times have I heard the commands dismissed or qualified…or done that myself as I tried to reconcile their meaning with contemporary life and culture?
As he is wont to do, Skye Jethani parses down and unapologetically applies Jesus commands and statements of truth for the modern day Christian surrounded by a consumer-driven culture that tries to sell us a totally different attitude than that of Jesus.
A valuable book worth revisiting.
May 8, 2022
This read is as delightful as it is thoughtful. It’s organized into 70 digestible entries leading readers through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, with illustrations offering a visual of the entry’s key idea. Skye Jethani offers plenty of wisdom for tough passages while urging readers to take Jesus at his words.
I highly recommend for anyone wanting fresh insight to this passage or fresh air on what it means to follow Jesus. I think it would also be great for young adults, for anyone exploring or struggling with the Christian faith, or for a discussion group.
I highly recommend for anyone wanting fresh insight to this passage or fresh air on what it means to follow Jesus. I think it would also be great for young adults, for anyone exploring or struggling with the Christian faith, or for a discussion group.
December 27, 2020
We started out thinking this would be an easy/light read, as the sections were just 2 pages long and each one started out with a "cute" little sketch. We soon discovered that there was a LOT of wisdom and insight to be considered in this text on Sermon on the Mount. The sketches were worth a thousand words, and the 2-page reflections prompted a lot of thought and discussion about how Jesus calls us to live. Very worthwhile.
May 29, 2022
Great for what it is -- a series of reflections on very practical implications of the Sermon on the Mount for our daily lives. It's easy to read, each chapter the length of a devotional. He draws out really interesting nuances that I had not considered before. Though I do wish he showed some of his exegetical work more in some areas, he does offer footnotes so you can explore those things on your own more.
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