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Meals With Jesus: A Journey Through Luke's Gospel for the Whole Family
Encounter Jesus in the pages of Scripture with these easy-to-use 10-minute daily devotions for families. These simple 10-minute family devotions in Luke’s Gospel explore Jesus’ character through nine meals that he shared with people. The format is the same as The Wonder of Easter with different questions for 3-4s, 5-7s, 7-12s, teens and even parents, so the whole family can enjoy looking at the Bible together. As you read these passages, your children will be transported to the dinner table alongside Jesus. They will see for themselves who Jesus really is and why they can trust him. Designed to be easy to lead with no preparation required, these devotions are an achievable joy, not an unrealistic burden. They can be used at any time of year, including during the run-up to Easter.
128 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2021
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Ed Drew
9 books2 followersEd is Director of Faith in Kids, resourcing children's ministry in the local church. For 12 years he was the Childrens Worker at Dundonald Church, SW London.
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January 12, 2021
Do you find it difficult to prepare devotions for your family? In Meals With Jesus, Ed Drew provides a journey through Luke’s Gospel for the whole family.
A Devotional Guide
This book is a devotional guide, with easy-to-use daily devotions for families. 128 pages provide 34 different devotions. They focus on 9 different meals that Jesus had with others: (1) Lunch with Levi, (2) Simon’s show, (3), Mega picnic, (4) At Mary and Martha’s, (5) Best seat in the house, (6) At home with Zach, (7) The last supper, (8) Supper at Emmaus, and (9) Invite to the banquet.
Ed Drew is the author of the best-selling “The Wonder of Easter” and the founder of Faith in Kids. I found his prayer points and discussion questions to be approachable, bold, and considerate. They invite thoughtful answers and vibrant discussion.
Realistic, Reasonable, and Achievable
Each devotion centers on only 1 or 2 verses. There are different questions for 3-4s, 5-7s, 7-12s, teens, and parents. The goal is to spend 10-minutes doing these devotions, which makes it highly realistic, reasonable, and achievable.
A variety of themes are discussed in the devotions, including joy, gratitude, contentment, delight, humility, and hope. While this book can be used at any time of year, it might be best during the run-up to Easter, as the final weeks focus on Jesus’ death and resurrection.
The Bread of Life
This book is perfect for families with young children, but I can also see it being used by couples as a quick Bible study. Small group leaders can use it a helpful guide, and Sunday School teachers will find it as a great resource for planning lessons. Pastors and preachers can use this book to supplement their sermons and give their congregation questions to think about throughout the week.
With this book, I saw how Jesus engaged others. He gave himself to them, and he gives himself to you and me. He truly is the Bread of Life.
I received a media copy of Meals With Jesus and this is my honest review.
A Devotional Guide
This book is a devotional guide, with easy-to-use daily devotions for families. 128 pages provide 34 different devotions. They focus on 9 different meals that Jesus had with others: (1) Lunch with Levi, (2) Simon’s show, (3), Mega picnic, (4) At Mary and Martha’s, (5) Best seat in the house, (6) At home with Zach, (7) The last supper, (8) Supper at Emmaus, and (9) Invite to the banquet.
Ed Drew is the author of the best-selling “The Wonder of Easter” and the founder of Faith in Kids. I found his prayer points and discussion questions to be approachable, bold, and considerate. They invite thoughtful answers and vibrant discussion.
Realistic, Reasonable, and Achievable
Each devotion centers on only 1 or 2 verses. There are different questions for 3-4s, 5-7s, 7-12s, teens, and parents. The goal is to spend 10-minutes doing these devotions, which makes it highly realistic, reasonable, and achievable.
A variety of themes are discussed in the devotions, including joy, gratitude, contentment, delight, humility, and hope. While this book can be used at any time of year, it might be best during the run-up to Easter, as the final weeks focus on Jesus’ death and resurrection.
The Bread of Life
This book is perfect for families with young children, but I can also see it being used by couples as a quick Bible study. Small group leaders can use it a helpful guide, and Sunday School teachers will find it as a great resource for planning lessons. Pastors and preachers can use this book to supplement their sermons and give their congregation questions to think about throughout the week.
With this book, I saw how Jesus engaged others. He gave himself to them, and he gives himself to you and me. He truly is the Bread of Life.
I received a media copy of Meals With Jesus and this is my honest review.
April 4, 2021
Read this with my kids for the lead up Easter. So good! Has leveled questions for each age group of kids. Highly recommended
August 7, 2022
This is phenomenal. A truly wonderful way to explore the truths of the gospel with all family members in a way that is relevant to every age group as well as adults. We had such precious times reading this as a family. Thank you Ed!
February 5, 2026
Fabulous book.
Simple Bible studies for families!
Now I’ve read through it once to get a flavour of it, I definitely want to do it with my family.
Simple Bible studies for families!
Now I’ve read through it once to get a flavour of it, I definitely want to do it with my family.
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