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Jesus Journey: Shattering the Stained Glass Superhero and Discovering the Humanity of God
Jesus was human, like you and me. If the gospel is true, he still is.
Christians worldwide believe that Jesus is God. But this belief wasn’t the starting point for Jesus’ earliest followers. While Jesus’ humanity was a given for the disciples, his divinity was a truth they grew into believing—it was a journey of faith. As Christians today, we are also called into a faith journey—this time, to rediscover Jesus’ humanity.
Yes, we believe that Jesus is God, but do we truly believe that Jesus is human? And if so, how does that transform our own experience of being human?
Through eye-opening yet down-to-earth reflections, Jesus Journey invites you to encounter Jesus again—as if for the first time—by experiencing his breathing, heart-beating, body-and-blood, crying-and-laughing humanity.
Join Bible teacher and storyteller Trent Sheppard as he shines new light on the vibrant humanity of the historical Jesus through an up-close look at Jesus’ relationships with Mary and Joseph, with the God he called Abba, with his closest friends and followers, and how, ultimately, his crucifixion and resurrection finally and forever redefine what we mean by the word God. Come encounter the human who radically transforms our view of God.
Come encounter the God who forever changes what it means to be human.
Christians worldwide believe that Jesus is God. But this belief wasn’t the starting point for Jesus’ earliest followers. While Jesus’ humanity was a given for the disciples, his divinity was a truth they grew into believing—it was a journey of faith. As Christians today, we are also called into a faith journey—this time, to rediscover Jesus’ humanity.
Yes, we believe that Jesus is God, but do we truly believe that Jesus is human? And if so, how does that transform our own experience of being human?
Through eye-opening yet down-to-earth reflections, Jesus Journey invites you to encounter Jesus again—as if for the first time—by experiencing his breathing, heart-beating, body-and-blood, crying-and-laughing humanity.
Join Bible teacher and storyteller Trent Sheppard as he shines new light on the vibrant humanity of the historical Jesus through an up-close look at Jesus’ relationships with Mary and Joseph, with the God he called Abba, with his closest friends and followers, and how, ultimately, his crucifixion and resurrection finally and forever redefine what we mean by the word God. Come encounter the human who radically transforms our view of God.
Come encounter the God who forever changes what it means to be human.
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April 11, 2017
I loved this book and if you my friend are agnostic or even an atheist this is a book you cannot ignore. Inspiring, challenging, affirming. I cannot find even one thing that I did not like about this book. It was especially a blessing to me to finish it as Holy Week begins. Perfect for Easter devotions. I will read this one again and again.
March 1, 2020
This book had me laughing out loud quite a bit & felt like a real conversation with one of my normal, down-to-earth friends. It wasn’t preachy at all. The writing was good: clear, real, relevant, everyday language.
What I liked most about this book was that it made me see the Bible stories (& Jesus Himself) in ways I never thought about before. Which, being raised in church, is saying a lot.
What I liked most about this book was that it made me see the Bible stories (& Jesus Himself) in ways I never thought about before. Which, being raised in church, is saying a lot.
May 24, 2024
This book is incredible. It’s set up to be a daily devotional, but there were several days I read twice because I wanted to meditate more on the concepts provided.
What I love most about this book is how it fuses together deep theological concepts with simple and touching revelations of the humanity of Jesus.
I feel like every believer should read this book! It will help you fall in love with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit all the more.
What I love most about this book is how it fuses together deep theological concepts with simple and touching revelations of the humanity of Jesus.
I feel like every believer should read this book! It will help you fall in love with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit all the more.
December 23, 2017
Loved this book!
I was a certain person when I started this book. I became a different person by the time I finished this book. Though there are some theological differences with some views expressed in here, this book has helped come down from my religious uppity tower and be 'human'. Thank you Mr. Sheppard for this profoundly honest and deep book!
I was a certain person when I started this book. I became a different person by the time I finished this book. Though there are some theological differences with some views expressed in here, this book has helped come down from my religious uppity tower and be 'human'. Thank you Mr. Sheppard for this profoundly honest and deep book!
February 8, 2024
This was my 4th time reading through this one & I love it more every time. It always give me fresh perspective.
September 13, 2025
A really good and effective devotional on the humanity of Jesus - the reincarnation of God in the form of man, who lived and dwelled with us. By analyzing Jesus’ family, his childhood, the disciples and Jesus’ interactions with them - the Parables, and his Crucifixion as the ultimate burden to bear, Jesus Journey details from a unique perspective the humanity displayed by Christ in his 33-odd years on earth. The calls to Ponder, Pray and Practice at the end of each chapter were also an effective summary tool and helped strengthen my morning prayer time.
My only qualm with the book is the fact that when the author refers to Jesus’ geography, he refers to Palestine, or Roman Palestine. Obviously, the correct terminology is either Israel or Judea. Not Palestine. This bugged me - I perceived it as a political statement and there’s absolutely zero need for politics in a devotional about Christ. Not only in the term Palestine in this instance hugely inaccurate and misguided but it also distracts from what should be the objective of the text with needless politics or opinions. My sister met the author a few years ago and based on what she said, I fear this was a political statement made which is regretful. It’s the only thing holding the book back from a 5 star review.
My only qualm with the book is the fact that when the author refers to Jesus’ geography, he refers to Palestine, or Roman Palestine. Obviously, the correct terminology is either Israel or Judea. Not Palestine. This bugged me - I perceived it as a political statement and there’s absolutely zero need for politics in a devotional about Christ. Not only in the term Palestine in this instance hugely inaccurate and misguided but it also distracts from what should be the objective of the text with needless politics or opinions. My sister met the author a few years ago and based on what she said, I fear this was a political statement made which is regretful. It’s the only thing holding the book back from a 5 star review.
October 30, 2017
Trent gives us a rich glimpse into the life of my friend, Jesus. I am encouraged to see beyond the written word, to explore the life of Jesus from different perspectives. It encourages engagement with my spirit as well as my mind. This book is liberating to me. I find myself saying, "Yes! This is my friend, Jesus. He is funny. He has emotions. He is so real! And he is God!" There is such a connection that comes. I am so grateful for how Trent is introducing Jesus to the reader in a fresh, authentic way.
August 14, 2023
Absolutely loved it!!
I’ve already done it as a devotional 4 times in the past years and every time it hits me with something new and different.
This book has definitely helped to deepen my relationship with God and I am so grateful for Trent and his work.
Jesus is so good!
I’ve already done it as a devotional 4 times in the past years and every time it hits me with something new and different.
This book has definitely helped to deepen my relationship with God and I am so grateful for Trent and his work.
Jesus is so good!
June 7, 2017
[Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Zondervan. All thoughts and opinions are my own.]
It is a measure of the excellence of this book that while I was reading it I was entirely unaware that this book was part of the subgenre of Christian literature known as the 40-day devotional [1]. To be sure, the chapters were short, in that the 40 chapters of this book make up only a bit more than 200 pages of writing, and one would have wished for a bit more length and detail in the material, but the chapters were sufficiently engaging, and I must have been sufficiently absent-minded while reading, that I viewed this book as a historical and theological work on Jesus Christ rather than a devotional, and there is little better praise I can give to such an "encounter" as this book than not to think of it as a devotional at all. Indeed, this is a work that seriously tackles the tendency within Christian circles to disregard the humanity of Jesus Christ and to neglect the inspirational value of what Jesus Christ's humanity has to say about our own, and has a great deal to say that is worthwhile.
After a humorous and somewhat poignant story where the writer was reminded that Jesus had an aunt just like most people do, the forty chapters of this book are divided into five sections with eight chapters apiece. The first section looks at Jesus Christ in the context of his mother and stepfather, and the sensitivities that Jesus Christ likely gained as a result of his upbringing and the way his mother's virtue was continually under slanderous assault. The second section looks at Jesus' relationship while a human being with His heavenly Father. Then the author looks at Jesus with his friends--John the Baptist (his cousin, of course), Mary and Martha, the disciples, as well as general sense of humor in dealing with those around him. The third part of the book looks at the physicality of the blood, sweat, and tears shed by Jesus Christ during his life, before closing with a lengthy look at Jesus' humanity after resurrection. Throughout the author takes special care to remind the reader that the humanity of Jesus Christ has implications for believers in how they are to live lives and see Jesus Christ not merely as a remote sort of superhero bur rather as someone we can model ourselves after in a great many practical concerns.
The author does not go as far as might be wished with this insight, though. The main flaws of this book relate to the unbiblical ideas the author has about the nature of God as well as the defective but traditional chronology he holds to concerning the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These problems are related to the incomplete nature of the humanity that the author embraces. The author embraces the general humanity of Jesus Christ, his physicality, his love of humor, his enjoyment of food and the company of friends, and so on. However, the author does not appear to evince any interest in the humanity of Jesus Christ insofar as it relates to his Jewish background and the implications of his own example as a believer on our own beliefs and practices as contemporary believers. As the author perceptively notes, there are many mysteries and areas that we do not fully understand regarding Jesus Christ, but we should at least attempt to understand all that is possible and at least demonstrate a curiosity in the implications of Jesus' humanity on how we are to live our lives as we await His return and entrance into His family as spirit beings like the resurrected Christ.
[1] See, for example:
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2015...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2013...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2013...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2017...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
It is a measure of the excellence of this book that while I was reading it I was entirely unaware that this book was part of the subgenre of Christian literature known as the 40-day devotional [1]. To be sure, the chapters were short, in that the 40 chapters of this book make up only a bit more than 200 pages of writing, and one would have wished for a bit more length and detail in the material, but the chapters were sufficiently engaging, and I must have been sufficiently absent-minded while reading, that I viewed this book as a historical and theological work on Jesus Christ rather than a devotional, and there is little better praise I can give to such an "encounter" as this book than not to think of it as a devotional at all. Indeed, this is a work that seriously tackles the tendency within Christian circles to disregard the humanity of Jesus Christ and to neglect the inspirational value of what Jesus Christ's humanity has to say about our own, and has a great deal to say that is worthwhile.
After a humorous and somewhat poignant story where the writer was reminded that Jesus had an aunt just like most people do, the forty chapters of this book are divided into five sections with eight chapters apiece. The first section looks at Jesus Christ in the context of his mother and stepfather, and the sensitivities that Jesus Christ likely gained as a result of his upbringing and the way his mother's virtue was continually under slanderous assault. The second section looks at Jesus' relationship while a human being with His heavenly Father. Then the author looks at Jesus with his friends--John the Baptist (his cousin, of course), Mary and Martha, the disciples, as well as general sense of humor in dealing with those around him. The third part of the book looks at the physicality of the blood, sweat, and tears shed by Jesus Christ during his life, before closing with a lengthy look at Jesus' humanity after resurrection. Throughout the author takes special care to remind the reader that the humanity of Jesus Christ has implications for believers in how they are to live lives and see Jesus Christ not merely as a remote sort of superhero bur rather as someone we can model ourselves after in a great many practical concerns.
The author does not go as far as might be wished with this insight, though. The main flaws of this book relate to the unbiblical ideas the author has about the nature of God as well as the defective but traditional chronology he holds to concerning the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These problems are related to the incomplete nature of the humanity that the author embraces. The author embraces the general humanity of Jesus Christ, his physicality, his love of humor, his enjoyment of food and the company of friends, and so on. However, the author does not appear to evince any interest in the humanity of Jesus Christ insofar as it relates to his Jewish background and the implications of his own example as a believer on our own beliefs and practices as contemporary believers. As the author perceptively notes, there are many mysteries and areas that we do not fully understand regarding Jesus Christ, but we should at least attempt to understand all that is possible and at least demonstrate a curiosity in the implications of Jesus' humanity on how we are to live our lives as we await His return and entrance into His family as spirit beings like the resurrected Christ.
[1] See, for example:
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2015...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2013...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2013...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2017...
https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016...
May 20, 2017
How often do we meditate on or even think about the humanity of Jesus? I think the reason why is churches focus so much on his divinity and are extremely uncomfortable confronting the humanity of Jesus. We preach the Christ not the man.In his book Jesus Journey: Shattering the Glass Superhero and Discovering the Humanity of God, Trent Sheppard does just that: examines the humanity of Jesus. And he does so in such a way that it makes the reader long to go back into their Bibles and see Jesus with new eyes and a fresh perspective.
So often we come to the scriptures with our preconceived ideas of God and Jesus, or our perceptions are shaped by Sunday school stories (many never move past those), and so we never delve deeper into what did it really mean for Jesus to be fully God and fully man. But what exactly does that mean? Do we wrestle with this mystery of incarnation fully? Do we honestly stop to think about how Jesus was, indeed, flesh and blood? That the Word really and truly became flesh? That he was born an infant just as we all were, that he was breastfed and had to have his diapers changed as we all do. As he grew, did he struggle to fit in? If he had a hard time, is that where much of his connection to the outsiders and the fringe of society came from?
Do we think of Jesus experiencing pain, loneliness, joy, hunger, exhaustion, and the gamut of emotions and experiences that make someone human? Or do we prefer the Jesus from the felt board of our Sunday school classes? Do we simply make him a kind of spiritual superhero?
Do we stop to think about his disciples and how young they really were (all between the ages of 15 and 25)? Certainly stopping to consider that makes me more compassionate towards their foibles and flaws; after all, when I consider what I was like in my own youth, what kind of bumbling and misguided disciple would I have been? What must it have been like for these young men, all good monotheistic Jews, to even begin to consider this man, their Rabbi, as God? Sheppard even makes the connection that Peter, stepping out of the boat to come to Jesus on the water, possibly did so, not because he understood that Jesus was divine, but because the man Jesus was walking on the water before him.
What Trent Sheppard does well in this book is to make us see the humanity of Jesus. By using the four gospels, the author takes a closer examination of Jesus' relationship to his parents Mary and Joseph and to his heavenly Abba, to his fellowship with his disciples, as well as his final days on earth. The book is an invitation to the reader to explore the life of Jesus as a Jew from Nazareth who is the son of God. In writing of Jesus' humanity, Sheppard does not, like Thomas Jefferson focus on the humanness and deny the divinity (as Jefferson created his own New Testament with only Christ's teachings and he cut out any mention of the miracles or the resurrection). This book restores the humanity and embraces the divinity. And Sheppard offers beautiful insight into both.
Jesus Journey is meant to be read as a 40 day devotional and each section ends with a call for the reader to Ponder, Pray, and Practice what they have just reflected on.
So often we come to the scriptures with our preconceived ideas of God and Jesus, or our perceptions are shaped by Sunday school stories (many never move past those), and so we never delve deeper into what did it really mean for Jesus to be fully God and fully man. But what exactly does that mean? Do we wrestle with this mystery of incarnation fully? Do we honestly stop to think about how Jesus was, indeed, flesh and blood? That the Word really and truly became flesh? That he was born an infant just as we all were, that he was breastfed and had to have his diapers changed as we all do. As he grew, did he struggle to fit in? If he had a hard time, is that where much of his connection to the outsiders and the fringe of society came from?
Do we think of Jesus experiencing pain, loneliness, joy, hunger, exhaustion, and the gamut of emotions and experiences that make someone human? Or do we prefer the Jesus from the felt board of our Sunday school classes? Do we simply make him a kind of spiritual superhero?
Do we stop to think about his disciples and how young they really were (all between the ages of 15 and 25)? Certainly stopping to consider that makes me more compassionate towards their foibles and flaws; after all, when I consider what I was like in my own youth, what kind of bumbling and misguided disciple would I have been? What must it have been like for these young men, all good monotheistic Jews, to even begin to consider this man, their Rabbi, as God? Sheppard even makes the connection that Peter, stepping out of the boat to come to Jesus on the water, possibly did so, not because he understood that Jesus was divine, but because the man Jesus was walking on the water before him.
What Trent Sheppard does well in this book is to make us see the humanity of Jesus. By using the four gospels, the author takes a closer examination of Jesus' relationship to his parents Mary and Joseph and to his heavenly Abba, to his fellowship with his disciples, as well as his final days on earth. The book is an invitation to the reader to explore the life of Jesus as a Jew from Nazareth who is the son of God. In writing of Jesus' humanity, Sheppard does not, like Thomas Jefferson focus on the humanness and deny the divinity (as Jefferson created his own New Testament with only Christ's teachings and he cut out any mention of the miracles or the resurrection). This book restores the humanity and embraces the divinity. And Sheppard offers beautiful insight into both.
Jesus Journey is meant to be read as a 40 day devotional and each section ends with a call for the reader to Ponder, Pray, and Practice what they have just reflected on.
May 27, 2017
For much of my life I think I believed that Jesus while on earth was some "superman", a super-human because he is God. And so relating to him wasn't so straightforward because of his divinity. However, in recent years I've found my early beliefs to be flawed and have marvelled at Jesus' humanity. He isn't just our Saviour and Lord but also our example. He lived the human life that we live.
This marvellous book outlines how human Jesus really is and is an excellent resource to better understand his humanity. And, as Trent Sheppard outlines, it's important for us to really understand his humanity because it helps us to better understand him and ourselves.
I worked through the 40 chapters a day at a time using an email "devotional" of sorts written by a bunch of Trent's friends and colleagues who provided their own insights to each chapter. The book follows Jesus' life from beginning to end and shares tremendous and powerful insights in the humanity of Jesus helping make him more accessible.
I grew up not spending a lot of time with Jesus, but rather the Father and this gave me an unbalanced perspective on God. It's only in the last 10 years or so when I've come to know Jesus that my sense of understanding of who God is and who I am in God has come alive. When I meet someone who is cynical towards God I ask them the question: "Have you spent much time meeting Jesus?" and invariably the answer is "No."
As Sheppard quotes in the last chapter, "If God is like Jesus, God is worth believing in." (Anthony Burgess). We need more of Jesus, we need to better understand his humanity and in so doing we come to a stronger belief in God. Sheppard helps guide us through the life of Jesus to reveal how human he really is.
The last chapter is particularly powerful summing up the humanity of Jesus in relation to the Trinity. "The very being of God is relational: picture a vibrant, mere-ending, life-giving dance shared by the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. And the vital and glorious reason that you and I and the entire cosmos were created is so that we would enter that dance."
Sheppard highlights the relational aspect of God by revealing the humanity of Jesus. And he is God who wants an intimate relationship with us. And as Jesus demonstrated in his own life, we can have an interconnected and intimate union with God just like he did.
Highly recommended.
This marvellous book outlines how human Jesus really is and is an excellent resource to better understand his humanity. And, as Trent Sheppard outlines, it's important for us to really understand his humanity because it helps us to better understand him and ourselves.
I worked through the 40 chapters a day at a time using an email "devotional" of sorts written by a bunch of Trent's friends and colleagues who provided their own insights to each chapter. The book follows Jesus' life from beginning to end and shares tremendous and powerful insights in the humanity of Jesus helping make him more accessible.
I grew up not spending a lot of time with Jesus, but rather the Father and this gave me an unbalanced perspective on God. It's only in the last 10 years or so when I've come to know Jesus that my sense of understanding of who God is and who I am in God has come alive. When I meet someone who is cynical towards God I ask them the question: "Have you spent much time meeting Jesus?" and invariably the answer is "No."
As Sheppard quotes in the last chapter, "If God is like Jesus, God is worth believing in." (Anthony Burgess). We need more of Jesus, we need to better understand his humanity and in so doing we come to a stronger belief in God. Sheppard helps guide us through the life of Jesus to reveal how human he really is.
The last chapter is particularly powerful summing up the humanity of Jesus in relation to the Trinity. "The very being of God is relational: picture a vibrant, mere-ending, life-giving dance shared by the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. And the vital and glorious reason that you and I and the entire cosmos were created is so that we would enter that dance."
Sheppard highlights the relational aspect of God by revealing the humanity of Jesus. And he is God who wants an intimate relationship with us. And as Jesus demonstrated in his own life, we can have an interconnected and intimate union with God just like he did.
Highly recommended.
January 8, 2023
I loved, loved, loved this book.
It's designed as a 40-day devotional, with a few pages for each subject/chapter, making it easy to read quickly or slowly if you choose to.
I ended up reading it quickly, devouring pages and chapters in two weeks. I so appreciated how *real* Jesus is in these pages. Incredibly well-researched, I appreciated how Sheppard gave space to different denominations' interpretations (i.e. did Jesus have siblings?) and sought to give options and historical context instead of explanations.
As someone who has grown up in the church, I was honestly surprised by my own surprise. There were mind-blowing moments, there were moments I was fascinated anew by this person of Jesus, and there were familiar stories told in such a way that made them so much richer and poignant.
It was like hearing these stories all over again and finding Jesus to be both more strange and better than I knew.
I really recommend this book to anyone who feels far away or worn out from religion, or who wants to discover again why the Christian faith is so scandalous and mysterious.
It's designed as a 40-day devotional, with a few pages for each subject/chapter, making it easy to read quickly or slowly if you choose to.
I ended up reading it quickly, devouring pages and chapters in two weeks. I so appreciated how *real* Jesus is in these pages. Incredibly well-researched, I appreciated how Sheppard gave space to different denominations' interpretations (i.e. did Jesus have siblings?) and sought to give options and historical context instead of explanations.
As someone who has grown up in the church, I was honestly surprised by my own surprise. There were mind-blowing moments, there were moments I was fascinated anew by this person of Jesus, and there were familiar stories told in such a way that made them so much richer and poignant.
It was like hearing these stories all over again and finding Jesus to be both more strange and better than I knew.
I really recommend this book to anyone who feels far away or worn out from religion, or who wants to discover again why the Christian faith is so scandalous and mysterious.
June 9, 2017
too many assumptions, not enough scripture, or missing the point of the passage. Can't truly recommend this book, though it might be useful in a group situation where you can really study the passages involved and talk about how you can learn more about Christ and how his humanity is a shining example.
December 25, 2020
An intriguing and refreshing read
I am a rather picky reader, this book however was a true enjoyment in every aspect. The intriguing approach about Jesus' humanity was not new to me but extremely refreshing, leaving me with lots to process through and meditate on.
Thank you for your inspiration!
I am a rather picky reader, this book however was a true enjoyment in every aspect. The intriguing approach about Jesus' humanity was not new to me but extremely refreshing, leaving me with lots to process through and meditate on.
Thank you for your inspiration!
February 14, 2021
A book that explores Jesus Humanity. Can be read as a 40ish daily devotional. Enjoyed the way he writes and got many gems from the different chapters. Sometimes he gets lost in the mystery that is the incarnation and focus too much on his humanity but that is the beauty of a mystery. We cant fully know. Great read all in all.
June 26, 2021
An incredibly thought provoking book. Taking a look at the humanity of Jesus, his relationships, his life, death, resurrection and ascension and what it means for us and our own humanity. The margins of this book are now filled with notes and inspired thoughts. This will be a book I return to often for thought and to review to all my notes!
August 19, 2017
Very good book on Jesus
This book shows us how very human Jesus was and is. So He can relate to us and everything we experience. Yet he is God and because of Him we know how much God loves us and always has and that we have a relationship with God forever.
This book shows us how very human Jesus was and is. So He can relate to us and everything we experience. Yet he is God and because of Him we know how much God loves us and always has and that we have a relationship with God forever.
January 3, 2020
I did not care for it as I look at Jesus as a man and teacher. I felt I was being preached to with total acceptance of the Bible as the word of God. Someone with those views would probably enjoy it. It seemed like propaganda to me.
January 23, 2020
Very insightful. A more personal experience about the man rather than what is given in scripture. Raises a lot of questions and overall, makes you evaluate your life. I found exactly what I was looking for.
April 16, 2020
Jesus teaches us to be truly human
A wonderful book to contemplate the humanity of Jesus and in turn our own humanity. Trent keeps you engaged with personal stories as metaphor that help unpack deeper truths.
A wonderful book to contemplate the humanity of Jesus and in turn our own humanity. Trent keeps you engaged with personal stories as metaphor that help unpack deeper truths.
February 21, 2024
amazing
An amazing read on the truth of our lord and savior JESUS. An inspirational book that gives us an in depth understanding of THE WAY. Follow it and enjoy this truth. Always and forever. GOD BLESS
An amazing read on the truth of our lord and savior JESUS. An inspirational book that gives us an in depth understanding of THE WAY. Follow it and enjoy this truth. Always and forever. GOD BLESS
February 21, 2024
Trent was my teaching pastor years ago and I have missed his teaching so much over the years because he never failed to get me to see something in a new light to increase my faith. This book is no different. I’m only sad that I am finished. Here’s hoping he writes another one.
September 8, 2019
Loved it loved it loved it! It took me far too long to finish it because I didn’t want it to end! I’m sure I’ll be reading it again as a devotional in the future.
April 2, 2024
Great read and I highly recommend!
November 17, 2017
Jesus Journey: Shattering the Stained Glass S...
Who is Jesus and why was He important to us? This book walks the journey of Jesus and compared the typology of the Old testament and the New testament. Very powerful reading and very good research. May not agree with everything, but I didn't find anything that went against my beliefs.
Who is Jesus and why was He important to us? This book walks the journey of Jesus and compared the typology of the Old testament and the New testament. Very powerful reading and very good research. May not agree with everything, but I didn't find anything that went against my beliefs.
April 5, 2017
Full disclosure: I was Trent's 9th grade English teacher. While I wish I could attach myself to his ability as a storyteller, his gifted writing is all his own. (If you want to hear of a particular reenactment of a scene from Romeo and Juliet with his good friend Cullen, I have the goods!) Trent has penned a remarkable 40-day study of how Jesus, while fully God, was also fully man in His time on earth. Relevant, relational, and inspiring, Trent has reflected on how Jesus' humanity can transform our lives through intentional pondering, prayer, and practice. Highly readable and interspersed with personal stories, Trent does a masterful job of showing just what Jesus lived through when He gave up heaven on a rescue mission to save us.
April 8, 2017
Terrible, terrible. Book focuses on the humanity of Jesus which seems to downplay his divinity without denying it. Author made Jesus's baptism like it was the best day of his life as if Jesus had no idea what was going on. Avoid this book.
April 24, 2017
How much do I Love Trent Sheppard's book? Well, I just finished it last Thursday and on Monday I started it again as part of the author's group reading for Eastertide, the 40 days between the Resurrection and the Ascension.
My first reading was done one day at a time for the 40 days of Lent as well as in concordance with a full reading of the KJV New Testament. I also used the KJV to check the scriptural references in each chapter, some of which are from the controversial interpretation The Message by Eugene Peterson. As a Southern Baptist, I've learned to be prepared to defend anything that is not directly from Scripture. I found all references to be accurate and completely in line with the KJV scriptures.
To me, the fact that Jesus was fully human and that His divinity was revealed through His humanity has always been where the crux of my faith had resided because that's where the hope is, that's where the faith is. If Jesus was/is fully human and we are also, imagine the possibilities of what we can do with our faith.
This book brought me to tears every morning and drew me so close to Jesus that there were literally times I could, with the help of the Spirit, feel His physical presence in the room with me. If you have an open mind and an open heart for Jesus, read and experience Him through this small volume and draw ever closer to the One you've been in love with for years!!
My first reading was done one day at a time for the 40 days of Lent as well as in concordance with a full reading of the KJV New Testament. I also used the KJV to check the scriptural references in each chapter, some of which are from the controversial interpretation The Message by Eugene Peterson. As a Southern Baptist, I've learned to be prepared to defend anything that is not directly from Scripture. I found all references to be accurate and completely in line with the KJV scriptures.
To me, the fact that Jesus was fully human and that His divinity was revealed through His humanity has always been where the crux of my faith had resided because that's where the hope is, that's where the faith is. If Jesus was/is fully human and we are also, imagine the possibilities of what we can do with our faith.
This book brought me to tears every morning and drew me so close to Jesus that there were literally times I could, with the help of the Spirit, feel His physical presence in the room with me. If you have an open mind and an open heart for Jesus, read and experience Him through this small volume and draw ever closer to the One you've been in love with for years!!
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