A Hope and a Future: Live With Expectancy

by Jonathan Bernis

The Christian walk is more than salvation and the promise of eternal life. It is about abundant life as well. But many people live in a state of condemnation, disappointment, and rejection. They feel that because they have fallen back into old habits and sin God can no longer forgive them.
 
Ge n u i n e hope is not wishful thinking.
Through Messianic Rabbi Jonathan Bernis’ compelling teaching, Christians will better understand the specifics of God’s commitment to bring them through difficult times. They will see how God can deliver them out of the trials and tribulations of life, and help them to fulfill their ultimate destiny while on this earth.
 
Readers will
·      How to fulfill their destiny and find their future
·      The real meaning of the Lord’s prosperity promise
·      How to live in confident expectancy for your future
·      How hope distinguishes the believer from the unbeliever
·              And much more!

Genres: Christian

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 5, 2016

About the author

Jonathan Bernis is the president and CEO of Jewish Voice Ministries International and the author of several books, including A Hope and a Future, A Rabbi Looks at Jesus of Nazareth, A Rabbi Looks at the Last Days, and A Rabbi Looks at the Afterlife. Bernis is a Jewish believer in Jesus who has been in Messianic Jewish ministry for over thirty-five years and is the host of Jewish Voice With Jonathan Bernis, a weekly television program seen on Christian networks across the globe. Bernis and his wife, Elisangela, are the parents of two daughters, Liel and Hannah, and reside in Phoenix, Arizona.

Reviews

[Carol D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a great book!! Not a book that I could read straight through though, too much information to absorb and re-read.

Based around the Bible book and scripture Jeremiah 29:11. The book is filled with scripture that teaches you how to live in confident expectancy for your future, fulfill your destiny and find your future by reading and studying God’s Word. The author is a Messianic Rabbi so I learned the meaning behind Jewish words I have heard and read.

[Adrienne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and felt it gave me encouragement just when and where I needed it. Jonathan Bernis has a way of explaining scripture that made me want to hear more, and led me right to my Bible many times throughout this book. I saw reviews that said this book speaks more to new believers but I have to disagree. As a believer of almost 40 years, I felt the book speaks to those even deep into their walk. Highly recommend this book for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of God’s ultimate plan.

[Rocky Henriques · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this book was very timely for me, and I definitely needed its message. Thank you, Jonathan Bernis, for sharing from your heart. I have heard some argue that these words are not for us today, that they were intended for a specific group of people for a specific time, and have no bearing for anyone else. I disagree with those, and believe the author has done a great job of explaining this verse and its deeper implications.

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read but not much new. Lots of good illustrative stories. Might best be read a chapter a week or devotionally.

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

"A Hope and A Future" is a study of Jeremiah 29:11. The first half of the book looked at finding and following God's calling for your life (even when you feel like a mess). He also looked at the full, true meaning of shalom ("prosper you"), evil ("and not to harm"), hope, and future. The second half of the book looked at seeking first his kingdom, seeing yourself through God's eyes, obedience to God, God's timing, and following Jesus at all times.

The author frequently quoted Scripture and gave examples using people in the Bible, like Joseph and Moses. He also told stories of modern people to illustrate God's timing, calling, and such. Sometimes the teaching was on cliche level, like "God will never give you more than you can bear," but other times he dug deeper. Overall, he focused on some pretty basic principles, which may be helpful to a new or casual Christian who feels like God would never use them.

I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.