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When Jesus Stole My Bread
A BOOK THAT EMPOWERS YOU TO LIVE AT THE CONVERGENCE OF GRACE AND TRUTH
We’re created to live at the intersection of Grace and Truth, yet we often gravitate toward one or the other. “When Jesus Stole My Bread” uses the power of parable—a fictionalized story of the young boy who surrendered his loaves and fish to Jesus—to help us live at the convergence of life-transforming Truth and Spirit-empowered Grace.
Jesus Warned Us, and Many Don’t Listen.
• The parable of yeast being added to bread—is it a good thing?
• The yeast of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herod—what is that about?
• Jesus is full of Grace and Truth—so why aren’t we?
This book will help you understand Jesus's warnings—empowering you to live a life full of Grace and Truth.
• Learn a bit of essential theology while enjoying an engaging story.
• Imagine how the boy who gave his bread and fish to Jesus may have been impacted.
• Avoid the pitfalls of legalism, license, and lawlessness.
• Discover a love for Jesus—the Bread of Life.
LET'S LET JESUS 'STEAL' OUR
1. BUY THE BOOK
“When Jesus Stole Your Bread” is available on Kindle, Audible, and paperback.
2. READ WITH AN OPEN HEART
Ask God, “What do you want me to learn as a result of reading this book?”
3. WRITE A REVIEW
Word-of-mouth is the best form of promotion.
The young boy who surrendered his loaves and fish to Jesus is now an elderly gentleman—Grandpa Emet—and runs the family bakery in a village toward the end of the 1st century.
Emet’s grandson, Hanan, is learning the trade and loves to hear his grandpa tell stories as they bake. One day, Hanan asks Emet to tell the story of when Jesus ‘stole’ his bread.
Emet gladly relives the well-known story but then discloses that a different Jesus-bread story is his personal favorite. It’s the story of when Jesus told the disciples to “watch out for the yeast.” Emet loves this second story most because it helps him live where he believes we all should—at the convergence of Grace and Truth.
To clearly explain the effects of yeast, Emet instructs Hanan to carve a 2x2 grid into the baker’s bench, creating four quadrants. The top two squares represent breads that are high in Truth, and the right two squares are high in Grace.
As Emet begins using the grid to explain the three types of yeast Jesus warned about and the three types of bread these yeasts give rise to, three familiar customers visit the Yosef, Anna, and Uzziel. Interestingly, each of these regular patrons perfectly typifies one of the three yeast-breads...
• “nourishing & life giving feast”
• “a now word for this country”
• “can't wait to read more”
• "anointed"
• “every parent, grandparent, pastor, ministry leader and believer should read [this book]”
FROM THE BACK
“You know, Hanan, when Jesus stole my bread—as you’re so fond of saying—I actually thought I was giving something up.”
“But you did give something up!” Hanan exclaimed. “You let him take your bread, didn’t you?”
Emet paused as he arrived at the workspace. “Yes, but it was lifeless bread compared to His living bread. My bread was destined to spoil, yet somehow, I still thought I was losing something.” Resting his hand on Hanan’s shoulders, he looked him in the eye. “When Jesus stole my bread—that was the beginning of a whole new life for me.”
“What do you mean, Grandpa?”
Emet patted himself over the heart. “Sure, Jesus may have relieved me of my dead bread that day, but when I received His Bread in return. . . .” His voice trailed off for a moment as he looked over the workbench. “Well, I’ve just never been the same—it’s like I was born again.”
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We’re created to live at the intersection of Grace and Truth, yet we often gravitate toward one or the other. “When Jesus Stole My Bread” uses the power of parable—a fictionalized story of the young boy who surrendered his loaves and fish to Jesus—to help us live at the convergence of life-transforming Truth and Spirit-empowered Grace.
Jesus Warned Us, and Many Don’t Listen.
• The parable of yeast being added to bread—is it a good thing?
• The yeast of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herod—what is that about?
• Jesus is full of Grace and Truth—so why aren’t we?
This book will help you understand Jesus's warnings—empowering you to live a life full of Grace and Truth.
• Learn a bit of essential theology while enjoying an engaging story.
• Imagine how the boy who gave his bread and fish to Jesus may have been impacted.
• Avoid the pitfalls of legalism, license, and lawlessness.
• Discover a love for Jesus—the Bread of Life.
LET'S LET JESUS 'STEAL' OUR
1. BUY THE BOOK
“When Jesus Stole Your Bread” is available on Kindle, Audible, and paperback.
2. READ WITH AN OPEN HEART
Ask God, “What do you want me to learn as a result of reading this book?”
3. WRITE A REVIEW
Word-of-mouth is the best form of promotion.
The young boy who surrendered his loaves and fish to Jesus is now an elderly gentleman—Grandpa Emet—and runs the family bakery in a village toward the end of the 1st century.
Emet’s grandson, Hanan, is learning the trade and loves to hear his grandpa tell stories as they bake. One day, Hanan asks Emet to tell the story of when Jesus ‘stole’ his bread.
Emet gladly relives the well-known story but then discloses that a different Jesus-bread story is his personal favorite. It’s the story of when Jesus told the disciples to “watch out for the yeast.” Emet loves this second story most because it helps him live where he believes we all should—at the convergence of Grace and Truth.
To clearly explain the effects of yeast, Emet instructs Hanan to carve a 2x2 grid into the baker’s bench, creating four quadrants. The top two squares represent breads that are high in Truth, and the right two squares are high in Grace.
As Emet begins using the grid to explain the three types of yeast Jesus warned about and the three types of bread these yeasts give rise to, three familiar customers visit the Yosef, Anna, and Uzziel. Interestingly, each of these regular patrons perfectly typifies one of the three yeast-breads...
• “nourishing & life giving feast”
• “a now word for this country”
• “can't wait to read more”
• "anointed"
• “every parent, grandparent, pastor, ministry leader and believer should read [this book]”
FROM THE BACK
“You know, Hanan, when Jesus stole my bread—as you’re so fond of saying—I actually thought I was giving something up.”
“But you did give something up!” Hanan exclaimed. “You let him take your bread, didn’t you?”
Emet paused as he arrived at the workspace. “Yes, but it was lifeless bread compared to His living bread. My bread was destined to spoil, yet somehow, I still thought I was losing something.” Resting his hand on Hanan’s shoulders, he looked him in the eye. “When Jesus stole my bread—that was the beginning of a whole new life for me.”
“What do you mean, Grandpa?”
Emet patted himself over the heart. “Sure, Jesus may have relieved me of my dead bread that day, but when I received His Bread in return. . . .” His voice trailed off for a moment as he looked over the workbench. “Well, I’ve just never been the same—it’s like I was born again.”
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Published July 26, 2021
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July 27, 2021
My father was a baker
Paul Durbin has crafted a nourishing & life giving feast in this tale. Using metaphor, story, and Scripture he maps Grace and Truth graphically in new light. Reading, I found error in my ways as Paul gently exposed me and pointed me toward life.
Paul Durbin has crafted a nourishing & life giving feast in this tale. Using metaphor, story, and Scripture he maps Grace and Truth graphically in new light. Reading, I found error in my ways as Paul gently exposed me and pointed me toward life.
June 16, 2022
This was excellent!
Such a great read to accompany my Bible reading and it helped put into (much better) words some ideas I’ve been thinking about for around 2 years.
Such a great read to accompany my Bible reading and it helped put into (much better) words some ideas I’ve been thinking about for around 2 years.
October 5, 2021
A tasty modern parable about grace and truth offered in bite-size morsels
While many love bread baked with yeast—this vital ingredient provides food for thought in this modern-day parable. Using the well-known Bible account of the young boy who gives up his bread to Jesus, the author expands it into a fictional story. In the process, he imparts a very important lesson about grace and truth.
In this story, the boy is now a baker and grandfather. Emet has a grandson, Hanan, who asks him to retell his favorite story—how Jesus “stole” his grandfather’s bread. As they go about their business of baking and selling, Emet shares his own favorite story about Jesus. That’s the one in which Jesus warns his listeners about the “yeast” of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herod. He counsels his grandson that the best thing to do is to follow Jesus’ example of a life filled with grace and truth.
Emet asks Hanan to draw a 2x2 grid on the worktable with four quadrants. Two are high in truth. The others are high in grace. In-between the lesson, Hanan interacts with three customers who represent each of the yeast breads. And as he does, he receives a valuable lesson on the impact of grace and truth on your relationships.
The story is told in an easy-to-read style. And the author expands the creative visual illustration into a challenging lesson. However, he assumes you have some Bible knowledge to understand what is a complex principle. And it takes some concentration to follow the metaphor along with the grandson to grasp the life lesson behind it.
This book is aimed at Christians who enjoy personal reflection to reexamine biblical principles in their walk with Christ. But the questions at the end of the book broaden its scope to small group discussions for young and old.
I love this powerful summary of a complex truth. Yet I recognize the need to reread it to fully absorb the lesson. Finally, I highly recommend it to everyone eager to taste the Bread of Life.
While many love bread baked with yeast—this vital ingredient provides food for thought in this modern-day parable. Using the well-known Bible account of the young boy who gives up his bread to Jesus, the author expands it into a fictional story. In the process, he imparts a very important lesson about grace and truth.
In this story, the boy is now a baker and grandfather. Emet has a grandson, Hanan, who asks him to retell his favorite story—how Jesus “stole” his grandfather’s bread. As they go about their business of baking and selling, Emet shares his own favorite story about Jesus. That’s the one in which Jesus warns his listeners about the “yeast” of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herod. He counsels his grandson that the best thing to do is to follow Jesus’ example of a life filled with grace and truth.
Emet asks Hanan to draw a 2x2 grid on the worktable with four quadrants. Two are high in truth. The others are high in grace. In-between the lesson, Hanan interacts with three customers who represent each of the yeast breads. And as he does, he receives a valuable lesson on the impact of grace and truth on your relationships.
The story is told in an easy-to-read style. And the author expands the creative visual illustration into a challenging lesson. However, he assumes you have some Bible knowledge to understand what is a complex principle. And it takes some concentration to follow the metaphor along with the grandson to grasp the life lesson behind it.
This book is aimed at Christians who enjoy personal reflection to reexamine biblical principles in their walk with Christ. But the questions at the end of the book broaden its scope to small group discussions for young and old.
I love this powerful summary of a complex truth. Yet I recognize the need to reread it to fully absorb the lesson. Finally, I highly recommend it to everyone eager to taste the Bread of Life.
September 19, 2021
This was an enjoyable and well written story that illustrated a message in a way that was relatable and not just a sermon. I had never thought about all of the bread illustrations in the Bible, and I love how the baker (who is a fictionalized adult version of a real person mentioned in passing in the Bible) pulls them together to teach the message of the yeast in the Bible. I can see using this with kids and teens to illustrate these very important lessons.
September 3, 2021
Truth and Grace in one
Simple and easily understood discussion in narrative form of the combining of truth and grace in the Christian life. You can identify with the grandson as he listens to his grandfather talk about the day he gave his 5 loaves and 2 fish to Jesus. Grace and Truth hasn't been explained so well before. Thank you, Mr Durban.
Simple and easily understood discussion in narrative form of the combining of truth and grace in the Christian life. You can identify with the grandson as he listens to his grandfather talk about the day he gave his 5 loaves and 2 fish to Jesus. Grace and Truth hasn't been explained so well before. Thank you, Mr Durban.
September 5, 2021
We all love bread but be careful of the yeast
I just loved the book, mainly a discussion between a baker and his grandson. We love bread made with yeast but yeast is seen as something to be careful with. Three types of yeast are discussed, do you know what they are? We need to seek the Bread of Life.
I just loved the book, mainly a discussion between a baker and his grandson. We love bread made with yeast but yeast is seen as something to be careful with. Three types of yeast are discussed, do you know what they are? We need to seek the Bread of Life.
March 17, 2022
This is a very charming dialogue about law, grace, and bread. 🥖 There’s warm, fuzzy feelings as you visit the family bakery where a grandfather teaches his grandson. There’s intellectual depth on the theme of bread throughout Scripture, and digging into legalism, liberalism, the Law, grace, and knowing Jesus.
August 5, 2021
This is amazing book that will grab your attention
Don’t get confused by the title! This book is great and anointed read! Paul has wrote a book that draw you in and take you in and place you on a journey! You will love this book!
Don’t get confused by the title! This book is great and anointed read! Paul has wrote a book that draw you in and take you in and place you on a journey! You will love this book!
September 5, 2021
Powerful!
This is something I will need to study to fully absorb. The author's knowledge is presented clearly and factually. The simple illustrations remind me of mathematical graphing thus rendering understanding easier. A wonderful review for every believer.
This is something I will need to study to fully absorb. The author's knowledge is presented clearly and factually. The simple illustrations remind me of mathematical graphing thus rendering understanding easier. A wonderful review for every believer.
September 23, 2021
Have you accepted Jesus' bread of truth and grace?
I enjoyed the way Mr Durbin told a fictionalized account of the man who had been the boy with the loaves and fish. The discussion of the man and his grandson touched this grandfather.
I enjoyed the way Mr Durbin told a fictionalized account of the man who had been the boy with the loaves and fish. The discussion of the man and his grandson touched this grandfather.
February 12, 2024
Jesus: The Bread Of Life
This is an excellent book to reference for Communion… The storyline centers around a bakery and a grandfather teaching his grandson about Christ and the significance of his 5 loaves of bread that Jesus once multiplied to feed thousands. RECOMMENDED
This is an excellent book to reference for Communion… The storyline centers around a bakery and a grandfather teaching his grandson about Christ and the significance of his 5 loaves of bread that Jesus once multiplied to feed thousands. RECOMMENDED
May 8, 2024
This book is full of great illustrations to help readers understand the importance of grace and truth - as well as the consequences of leaning too heavily into one, the other or none.
It’s an easy read that I think both younger and older audiences will enjoy. Thanks, Paul, for creating and sharing this powerful story!
It’s an easy read that I think both younger and older audiences will enjoy. Thanks, Paul, for creating and sharing this powerful story!
August 29, 2021
This is the story of the loaves and fishes and on into the future. It's a nice lesson from a grandfather to his grandson, teaching about grace and truth.
September 9, 2021
Deep Simplicity
Very happy to have read this short summary of a massively complex principle. Thanks to the author for these insights.
Very happy to have read this short summary of a massively complex principle. Thanks to the author for these insights.
January 19, 2022
Steal My Bread
The important things in life can be lost if we don't allow God into our heart everyday. Truths and grace and life can only come from God
The important things in life can be lost if we don't allow God into our heart everyday. Truths and grace and life can only come from God
May 26, 2022
Very good explaining grace and truth.
November 4, 2021
What an excellent story!
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