Encounter

by Graeme Cann

Encounter is a collection of daily readings from the New Living Translation of the Bible designed to take you on a journey that Jesus took three years to travel. You will walk in his footsteps through Judea, listen in to conversations he had with individuals, experience confrontations with those who opposed him, witness amazing miracles and be moved by his wisdom and teaching.




You are invited to not just simply read this book but to use it as a way of encountering Jesus Christ and engaging in a life-changing exploration of the whole gospel narrative. Such an exploration will raise many questions, answer some of them and set you on a journey that has the potential to be life-changing.

372 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 26, 2021

About the author

Graeme Cann became a pastor in 1962 and is still actively involved in ministry. He is the author of When the Tiger Roars (Elm Hill, 2019) and The Guilt Busters (Westbow Press, 2020). Graeme lives in Melbourne with his wife of 60 years, Julia. They have four adult children, fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Reviews

[elena j. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Encounter by Graeme Cann is a reflective, immersive devotional that invites readers to walk through the gospel story as a lived journey rather than a distant account. Built around daily readings from the New Living Translation of the Bible, the book traces the three-year path of Jesus’ ministry, moving step by step through Judea, conversation by conversation, moment by moment.

What makes Encounter distinctive is its sense of presence. Cann doesn’t rush the reader through familiar passages; instead, he creates space to linger to listen in as Jesus speaks with individuals, to feel the tension of confrontations, and to witness the quiet awe of miracles and teaching. The structure encourages attentiveness, turning scripture from something read into something experienced.

This is not a devotional meant for passive consumption. Cann invites engagement questions are welcomed, reflection is expected, and transformation is left open-ended. The journey through the gospels becomes personal, sometimes challenging, often clarifying, and consistently grounded in the humanity and authority of Christ.

Readers who appreciate daily devotionals, gospel-centered study, and faith practices that emphasize relationship over routine will find this book deeply resonant. Encounter works best when approached slowly, as intended one day, one passage, one moment at a time.

At its heart, Encounter offers a simple invitation:
Don’t just read about Jesus walk with Him.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book