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Becoming like Jesus: Reflecting Christ in Your Everyday Life
What If We Really Imitated Jesus?
Living as Jesus lived―is that even possible? Jesus was sinless, performed miracles, and atoned for the sins of humanity. He was God’s beloved Son! How could we possibly come anywhere close to being like Him? But Scripture tells us to live as Jesus did, which means God Himself makes this kind of life possible. How then can we allow Him to shape our hearts, motivations, and actions so we increasingly remind people of the One we follow?
Renowned Bible study writer Cynthia Heald explores the everyday journey of becoming like Christ. With the seasoned guidance from a lifelong faith, she shares the challenges and rewards of embodying Christlikeness, as well as her own imperfect, stumbling experiences in learning to become like Jesus. In this insightful, accessible, and thought-provoking book, perfect for quiet time or a 6-week small-group study, you’ll find yourself inspired and encouraged to step into the simple yet powerful ways God molds us into the image of His Son.
In Becoming Like Jesus , you will Don’t hesitate to embark on a life-changing journey of becoming like Jesus. Embrace the call to imitate Christ and discover the joy and fulfillment that come from reflecting His character in your everyday life.
Living as Jesus lived―is that even possible? Jesus was sinless, performed miracles, and atoned for the sins of humanity. He was God’s beloved Son! How could we possibly come anywhere close to being like Him? But Scripture tells us to live as Jesus did, which means God Himself makes this kind of life possible. How then can we allow Him to shape our hearts, motivations, and actions so we increasingly remind people of the One we follow?
Renowned Bible study writer Cynthia Heald explores the everyday journey of becoming like Christ. With the seasoned guidance from a lifelong faith, she shares the challenges and rewards of embodying Christlikeness, as well as her own imperfect, stumbling experiences in learning to become like Jesus. In this insightful, accessible, and thought-provoking book, perfect for quiet time or a 6-week small-group study, you’ll find yourself inspired and encouraged to step into the simple yet powerful ways God molds us into the image of His Son.
In Becoming Like Jesus , you will Don’t hesitate to embark on a life-changing journey of becoming like Jesus. Embrace the call to imitate Christ and discover the joy and fulfillment that come from reflecting His character in your everyday life.
160 pages, Paperback
Published June 4, 2024
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About the author
Cynthia Heald
93 books63 followersCYNTHIA HEALD is a popular speaker and author of the Becoming a Woman Of . . . Bible studies, which have sold millions of copies. Her passion to help women walk more closely with God and live life to their full, God-given potential is seen in Drawing Near to the Heart of God. She and her husband, Jack, are full-time staff with The Navigators in Tucson, Arizona.
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July 1, 2024
Becoming Like Jesus is a great Christian non-fiction book. As the title suggests, the book is about how Christians can become more like Jesus. The author made many great points, and I found myself taking away a lot to apply to my life. Scriptures are used to back up her points which is an essential feature. I did find one specific scripture reference to be out of place where another would have been much clearer to make her point. Overall I quite enjoyed reading this in addition to my devotional. I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in trade for my honest opinion. My thoughts are my own.
June 6, 2025
Wonderful devotional!!
February 23, 2024
Ths book was wonderful. It drew me closer to the Bible and I loved the prayers at the end of each week. It's a 6-week Bible study packed with biblical truth. Thoroughly enjoy. definitely will be telling people about it.
May 9, 2024
Cynthia Heald has written a six-week personal devotional or small group Bible study entitled 'Becoming Like Jesus: Reflecting Christ in Your Everyday Life'. Scripture encourages us to follow Jesus' example. Therefore, how can we allow Him to transform our hearts, motivations, and actions so that we are ever more reminded of the One we follow?
Our navigation through 'Becoming Like Jesus' will be guided by four key questions:
How did Jesus live?
How can we reflect him?
What does Scripture tell us?
How shall I pray?
There are 6 lessons in 'Becoming Like Jesus' which include:
God's Master Plan
Beholding
Holy Obedience
A Humble Servant
Unconditional Love
Trusting God's Plan
There is always a question at the beginning of each lesson. Example: Lesson 1: God's Master Plan - What is his plan, and what is his purpose for me? Scripture references, quotes from godly writers, and the author's commentary follow. As another question is raised, How can we reflect Him? More scripture references, quotes, and commentary follow. An additional question is posed. Scripture is provided for you to look up and space for you to write in your verses. You have some questions to answer. There is another question posed, followed by scripture references, quotes, commentary and more questions to answer, along with scripture to look up and write down. Each lesson concludes with an Author Postscript and a prayer.
A prayer taken from one of the lessons is as follows:
May we be children who continually pray,
"My life is yours, Father. Mold me, however
you choose, into the likeness of your Son.
I freely and joufully consent to become an
obedient servant who is holy, loving, and
surrendered to your will. May I bring you
glory as I become more and more and more
like Jesus. Amen"
In Ebook format, it was hard for me to really review this book thoroughly. As this was a devotional book where the purpose was to highlight and write within the book, it was a bit difficult to get the full experience. I read through all the lessons. Answering the questions on paper just isn't as personal as writing them down in the book. I enjoy highlighting text and scripture references when I am doing a devotional study. In the margins, I like to make notes and really personalize the book. Therefore, it is difficult for me to comment on the entire six-week course. Though I thought the material was good, I would have loved to have received the actual book to do a thorough review.
Our navigation through 'Becoming Like Jesus' will be guided by four key questions:
How did Jesus live?
How can we reflect him?
What does Scripture tell us?
How shall I pray?
There are 6 lessons in 'Becoming Like Jesus' which include:
God's Master Plan
Beholding
Holy Obedience
A Humble Servant
Unconditional Love
Trusting God's Plan
There is always a question at the beginning of each lesson. Example: Lesson 1: God's Master Plan - What is his plan, and what is his purpose for me? Scripture references, quotes from godly writers, and the author's commentary follow. As another question is raised, How can we reflect Him? More scripture references, quotes, and commentary follow. An additional question is posed. Scripture is provided for you to look up and space for you to write in your verses. You have some questions to answer. There is another question posed, followed by scripture references, quotes, commentary and more questions to answer, along with scripture to look up and write down. Each lesson concludes with an Author Postscript and a prayer.
A prayer taken from one of the lessons is as follows:
May we be children who continually pray,
"My life is yours, Father. Mold me, however
you choose, into the likeness of your Son.
I freely and joufully consent to become an
obedient servant who is holy, loving, and
surrendered to your will. May I bring you
glory as I become more and more and more
like Jesus. Amen"
In Ebook format, it was hard for me to really review this book thoroughly. As this was a devotional book where the purpose was to highlight and write within the book, it was a bit difficult to get the full experience. I read through all the lessons. Answering the questions on paper just isn't as personal as writing them down in the book. I enjoy highlighting text and scripture references when I am doing a devotional study. In the margins, I like to make notes and really personalize the book. Therefore, it is difficult for me to comment on the entire six-week course. Though I thought the material was good, I would have loved to have received the actual book to do a thorough review.
April 30, 2024
Cynthia Heald has written a different sort of devotional book which offers us an intimate guide to becoming like Jesus. “In each lesson, you will consider how Jesus lived on earth, how we can reflect him, what Scripture tells us, and how we can pray about what has been revealed to us.”
Heald focuses on “God’s purpose and process of transformation, as well as the most notable human qualities of Jesus that we have been either commanded or instructed to reflect in our lives.”
The six lesson subjects are-
God’s Master Plan
Beholding
Holy Obedience
The Humble Servant
Unconditional Love
Trusting God’s Plan
The intent of each lesson is to encourage the reader to pursue Christlikeness, draw in to Scripture, and reflect/discuss the lesson. This devotional is set up as a six-week Bible study for a small group but can also be read alone as a personal devotional.
Each chapter ends with an outline of (or a return to) God’s plan with scripture references and questions that allow the reader to go deeper within their own journey.
I received this book from the author/publisher free of charge, with no expectation of a positive review.
Heald focuses on “God’s purpose and process of transformation, as well as the most notable human qualities of Jesus that we have been either commanded or instructed to reflect in our lives.”
The six lesson subjects are-
God’s Master Plan
Beholding
Holy Obedience
The Humble Servant
Unconditional Love
Trusting God’s Plan
The intent of each lesson is to encourage the reader to pursue Christlikeness, draw in to Scripture, and reflect/discuss the lesson. This devotional is set up as a six-week Bible study for a small group but can also be read alone as a personal devotional.
Each chapter ends with an outline of (or a return to) God’s plan with scripture references and questions that allow the reader to go deeper within their own journey.
I received this book from the author/publisher free of charge, with no expectation of a positive review.
January 2, 2025
“Am I faithful in representing Jesus’ character to anyone I happen to encounter? Are his heart and ways so ingrained in me that I naturally reflect him to those around me or had I become complacent, needing to be more alert and aware of God’s purpose and work in my life?”
Questions like this caused the author to really consider if her life reflected Jesus? Did she demonstrate that she was following Jesus? Did her actions reflect her Savior.
This book causes the reader to ponder the qualities of Jesus. I would not say that there is a focus on Jesus's life. The study part is a bit shorter.
I have read and enjoyed many Cynthia Held books through the years. This title is not as substantial as other books of hers that I have enjoyed. While it does provide some insight, I did not walk away with a lot of new understanding. For someone new to the faith, understanding could grow quite a bit. But I am not sure that the book is written to provide insights for a seasoned believer. A good read, but not one that I would return to again and again.
I did read a copy of this book through NetGalley. I wanted to read and review it. All opinions are my own.
Questions like this caused the author to really consider if her life reflected Jesus? Did she demonstrate that she was following Jesus? Did her actions reflect her Savior.
This book causes the reader to ponder the qualities of Jesus. I would not say that there is a focus on Jesus's life. The study part is a bit shorter.
I have read and enjoyed many Cynthia Held books through the years. This title is not as substantial as other books of hers that I have enjoyed. While it does provide some insight, I did not walk away with a lot of new understanding. For someone new to the faith, understanding could grow quite a bit. But I am not sure that the book is written to provide insights for a seasoned believer. A good read, but not one that I would return to again and again.
I did read a copy of this book through NetGalley. I wanted to read and review it. All opinions are my own.
April 18, 2025
This book was slightly different from other Bible studies Cynthia has written, but I still really enjoyed it. There was a brief study section in each chapter with relevant verses and questions to consider. She also shared personal reflections from her life and explained truths about God's purpose in making us more like Jesus and what that process looks like. Her humble, wise, genuine heart encourages and inspires the reader. This journey of becoming more like Jesus is a daily adventure for us until we see Him face to face. I'm glad Cynthia is still writing, and I recommend this latest book from her!
April 8, 2025
A great book for a women’s Bible study, super applicable to my current season. The author does a very good job balancing scripture, quotes, personal stories and time for reflection. I would have enjoyed this just on my own but doing it in a larger group with discussion each week was very beneficial! Quick read not too lengthy but very very insightful! I benefitted from this book, 4.5/5!
July 20, 2024
A wonderful devotional focused on the question, "Am I walking this walk like Jesus?" It daily reminded me to yield and focus on Jesus Christ, walking away from my perceived "needs". Are they really needs or actually my fears, desires, wants? A wonderful book!
June 13, 2024
We all have struggles and concerns in our lives that can make our progress slow in being more like Jesus. One of the biggest things that endears me to this book is Ms. Heald’s openness and transparency in sharing her own struggles to grow in Jesus. I like that she doesn’t come across like she’s perfect and her life is perfect. I learned and am growing from studying this book because God used someone on my level to teach me how to become more like Jesus.
I received an advanced reader copy from Tyndale House, NavPress and Netgalley.
I received an advanced reader copy from Tyndale House, NavPress and Netgalley.
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