Why Jesus Crossed the Road: Learning to Follow the Unconventional Travel Itinerary of a First-century Carpenter and His Ragtag Group of Friends as ... and Generally Go Where Most People Don't

by Bruce D. Main

If we are completely honest, all of us have places, situations, and people whom we would rather avoid. Yet in a world that was governed strictly by geographical, religious, and social barriers, Jesus was audacious enough to cross the borders that kept people in safe categories. He demonstrated that the God-following life is one committed to entering the lives and stories of all people―a life committed to the lost spiritual discipline of border-crossing. In Why Jesus Crossed the Road , Bruce Main shows how God can use your own “crossings” to change your life, and the lives of those you meet along the way.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published March 18, 2010

Reviews

[Diana-Michaela Shaffner · Rating 4 out of 5]

YES YES and YES again! Being a spiritual person needs to be so much more than just prayer, mindfulness and being "nice" to others. In Why Jesus Crossed The Road, we are given many examples of situations in which Jesus chose to approach those who needed help even if doing so was improper by social standards, controversial, and uncomfortable. What good does it do anyone if everybody attends church, prays every day but otherwise sticks to his or her own little circle of comfort. This presents a clear call to action to cross the road ourselves.
However, there is one thing sorely missing from this otherwise wonderful book. The author does not even waste one single word on the fact that Jesus did not only cross the road for humans but he also did so to rescue animals on many occassions. Jesus's message is one of compassion and kindness towards humans AND animals. When will the church and authors on Christian topics finally embrace this fact? Do they not want to cross this road?

[Laurel Benson]

This is an audiobook I picked up at the thrift store. It fell right in line with the Bible study we're doing in our couples group :)