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Looking unto Jesus
This is a devotional booklet designed to direct our gaze off of ourselves and all of our sins and weaknesses and onto Christ and all He is and has done for us.
Theodore Monod (1836-1912) was a French clergyman. He studied law in the 1850s in Paris, before coming to the United States to prepare for the ministry. He graduated from the Western Theological Seminary at Allegheny, Pennsylvania in 1860. For three years, he labored among the French Canadians and became minister with the Second Presbyterian Church at Kankakee, Illinois. Returning to Paris in 1864, he succeeded to his father’s pastorate, preaching there until 1875. During the next three years he traveled as agent of the “Mission interieure,” and in 1878 he accepted a call from a congregation in Paris. In addition to his preaching, Monod wrote hymns and books.
Theodore Monod (1836-1912) was a French clergyman. He studied law in the 1850s in Paris, before coming to the United States to prepare for the ministry. He graduated from the Western Theological Seminary at Allegheny, Pennsylvania in 1860. For three years, he labored among the French Canadians and became minister with the Second Presbyterian Church at Kankakee, Illinois. Returning to Paris in 1864, he succeeded to his father’s pastorate, preaching there until 1875. During the next three years he traveled as agent of the “Mission interieure,” and in 1878 he accepted a call from a congregation in Paris. In addition to his preaching, Monod wrote hymns and books.
- GenresChristian Living
18 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 20, 2015
About the author
Theodore Monod
1 bookTheodore Monod (1836-1912) was a French clergyman. He studied law in the 1850s in Paris, before coming to the United States to prepare for the ministry. He graduated from the Western Theological Seminary at Allegheny, Pennsylvania in 1860. For three years, he labored among the French Canadians and became minister with the Second Presbyterian Church at Kankakee, Illinois. Returning to Paris in 1864, he succeeded to his father’s pastorate, preaching there until 1875. During the next three years he traveled as agent of the “Mission interieure,” and in 1878 he accepted a call from a congregation in Paris. In addition to his preaching, Monod wrote hymns and books.
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April 19, 2025
How we need to look to Jesus often, even as Christians! This super encouraging booklet ministered to my soul! Though it was short, it packs a lot of content that warmed the heart and soul.
The content is based upon Hebrews 12:2 which talks about looking unto Jesus. I love how the book has each paragraph is introduced by the phrase “Look unto Jesus” or “unto Jesus.” It is so Christ-centered and Gospel and grace saturated! For example I love how it talks about we should look unto Jesus and not our strength. Yet at the same time in the next paragraph the author then talk about also looking to Christ and not our weakness! I do think people at times can idolize even weakness, in a false humility way; that’s how sinful we are! To that end, the author also talked about looking to Christ and not our faith; we should not look at our “looking” of Christ, but it is to Christ we focus our attention to. Faith and beholding the glory of Christ is important; but we should not see that as the end of itself in a way that we think faith overrides Christ Himself. There’s so many good stuff in this booklet. I recommend it.
The content is based upon Hebrews 12:2 which talks about looking unto Jesus. I love how the book has each paragraph is introduced by the phrase “Look unto Jesus” or “unto Jesus.” It is so Christ-centered and Gospel and grace saturated! For example I love how it talks about we should look unto Jesus and not our strength. Yet at the same time in the next paragraph the author then talk about also looking to Christ and not our weakness! I do think people at times can idolize even weakness, in a false humility way; that’s how sinful we are! To that end, the author also talked about looking to Christ and not our faith; we should not look at our “looking” of Christ, but it is to Christ we focus our attention to. Faith and beholding the glory of Christ is important; but we should not see that as the end of itself in a way that we think faith overrides Christ Himself. There’s so many good stuff in this booklet. I recommend it.
November 15, 2022
READ THIS BOOK
This easy, 15 minute, FREE read has been a blessing to me for over 10 years. I wish every believer would read it.
Each time I read it's simple, beautiful words the Holy Spirit reminds me of my need for Him.
The author humbly breaks down our barriers of self-righteousness and helps us to shift our focus from ourselves to Jesus.
This easy, 15 minute, FREE read has been a blessing to me for over 10 years. I wish every believer would read it.
Each time I read it's simple, beautiful words the Holy Spirit reminds me of my need for Him.
The author humbly breaks down our barriers of self-righteousness and helps us to shift our focus from ourselves to Jesus.
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January 22, 2021Looking Unto Jesus teaches believers the importance of always keeping their eyes and thoughts on Jesus. I had never heard of Theodore Monod until I stumbled upon this little book. Looking Unto Jesus is so powerfully written that I just had to learn who Monod was. He was a French theologian, the son of another French theologian, the French Reformed Minister F. Monod. Although born in Paris, France, he received his theology degree from the Western Theological Seminary in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. He pastored the Second Presbyterian Church in Kankakee, Illinois until 1864 when he returned to Paris, France to pastor the Chappell Du Nord and the Reformed Church in Paris.
Looking Unto Jesus may be a little difficult for a babe in Christ to follow and understand, but for the older, more mature Christian, it will help the understand the importance of taking their eyes off of themselves and the world around them and keeping their eyes on God.
Monod packs a lot of teaching in 18 pages.
Looking Unto Jesus may be a little difficult for a babe in Christ to follow and understand, but for the older, more mature Christian, it will help the understand the importance of taking their eyes off of themselves and the world around them and keeping their eyes on God.
Monod packs a lot of teaching in 18 pages.
August 29, 2024
Looking unto Jesus...
Our eyes look at Jesus in the Bible, but we often can’t see Him distinctly, in His fullness. “For in Him the whole fullness of Deity dwells bodily” (Colossians 2:9). Theodore Monod’s writing provides a lens which improves our spiritual vision. Monod’s message repeats three words from Hebrews 12:2, one untranslatable (aphoroontes), that remind us to look away from distractions in order to better see our Savior. The book is compact in size while being rich in content that precipitates praise and prayers from the reader.
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Our eyes look at Jesus in the Bible, but we often can’t see Him distinctly, in His fullness. “For in Him the whole fullness of Deity dwells bodily” (Colossians 2:9). Theodore Monod’s writing provides a lens which improves our spiritual vision. Monod’s message repeats three words from Hebrews 12:2, one untranslatable (aphoroontes), that remind us to look away from distractions in order to better see our Savior. The book is compact in size while being rich in content that precipitates praise and prayers from the reader.
2walkingtogether
December 26, 2021
“Unto Jesus now, if we have never looked to Him. Unto Jesus anew, if we have ceased to do so. Unto Jesus always, with a look more and more earnest, more and more confident…waiting for the hour when “we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.”
This one is definitely going to be returned to often.
This one is definitely going to be returned to often.
March 31, 2021
Very thought provoking look at Hebrews 12:2. The author gives numerous biblical and practical reasons to focus our gaze upon Jesus as the true secret of the Christian life. The poem at the close of this devotional booklet entitled "Henceforth - Not unto Themselves" is wonderful.
February 24, 2021
Good Devotional
This is a good devotional reading by Theodore Monad! I highly recommend reading this book if you're into short devotionals!
This is a good devotional reading by Theodore Monad! I highly recommend reading this book if you're into short devotionals!
May 12, 2022
Inspiring and 'Focusing'. Thank God for this wonderful man and his contribution to my faith and many others.
August 9, 2025
Devotional for Love
I really enjoyed the breakdown of this Hebrews verse. It can be enjoyed a little at a time each day.
I really enjoyed the breakdown of this Hebrews verse. It can be enjoyed a little at a time each day.
February 28, 2016
This tiny booklet impacted me greatly as a new believer. Rereading it was so refreshing.
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April 17, 2022
Must read
The author urges us to focus on Jesus and not to focus on everything else, no matter how legitimate those things may be or seem.
The author urges us to focus on Jesus and not to focus on everything else, no matter how legitimate those things may be or seem.
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