Brave Enough to Follow: What Jesus Can Do When You Keep Your Eyes on Him

by Stuart Briscoe, Mark A. Tabb, The Navigators

Simon Peter was an ordinary man of no social standing. And yet Jesus chose him to be the “rock” upon which the church would be built. This apparent incongruity begs the question, What does Christ see in you? In this book and Bible study for men, Stuart Briscoe retells the gospel account of Simon Peter’s interactions with the Master and explores how God wants to use your potential just as He used Peter’s. Includes discussion questions.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living

216 pages, Paperback

First published May 27, 2004

About the author

Dr. D. Stuart Briscoe is an evangelical Christian author, international speaker and the former senior pastor of Elmbrook Church, in Brookfield, Wisconsin

Reviews

[Soph · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did enjoy reading this book! My favorite parts of it were the reflection questions as they bridged the gap between Peter’s story and my own. There was great insight in what it truly means to follow Jesus and what comes along with it!

[Christopher Aldrich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Incredibly challenging. Will cause you to answer soul piercing questions, as you mine God’s Word for Truth. Highly recommended study!

[Kathryn, the_naptime_reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was given to me as a gift. This book in terms of writing or concepts wasn't earth shattering. I read it for a devotional at breakfast, and it obviously took me quite some time to get through it. The reason I gave it 3 instead of 2 stars was because I enjoyed the questions and reflection sections at the end of the chapter, this was the best thing that it brought to the table.

[Adrianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was great on a few levels. The Gospel in the Bible is already a compelling narrative, but this book made it into Peter's perspective, and made Jesus' ministry from Peter's view very personal to him. It also had some awesomely challenging questions at the end of each chapter that really made me reevaluate how and why I do things for the Lord

[Timothy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not enough is written or taught about being good followers. Stuart 'hits the nail on the head' with this excellent book on discipleship. I highly recommend it.

[Daisy Lakilak · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars it is! For it's impact still resonates in me since I read it 7 years ago, when I was just starting my Christian walk. It helped me be brave enough to follow Jesus at a young age.