Garden to Garden

by Mark Yoder

Good stories capture us. Gripping stories inspire us. God’s story changes us. In Garden to Garden, through the power of story, author Mark Yoder recounts the epic saga of God’s work with man. It began with the first garden in Eden and wraps up with Revelation’s last garden on the new Earth. One of the great tragedies of not knowing the Bible is not knowing the story in it. Let’s correct that! From the marvel of creation, through the colossal collapse of the fall, and on through God’s work to rescue it all, hear the plot twists and shocking acts of a heroic Savior. Written in a style loved by people who gravitate to stories, Yoder weaves the narrative of Scripture with tales of his own. Those who are unfamiliar with the general flow of the Biblical plot will learn the big picture alongside many of God’s individual acts. Those who could tell much of this story themselves will step back and once again be in awe of how astonishing this narrative is. Gather ‘round… it’s story time.

350 pages, Paperback

Published September 8, 2021

Reviews

[Bryan Eberl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a phenomenal read that depicts the story of the bible from one garden to another. From page 314; God walked with people in the garden (Gen 3:8) and will dwell with them again (Rev 21:3). Death was brought (Gen 2:17) and then taken away (Rev 21:4). The tree of life was taken out of the picture (Gen 3:22-23) and then brought back (Rev22:2). Pain-free life was taken away from man (Gen 3:16) and then reinstated (Rev 21:4). Man hid from God (Gen 3:8) and then will see Him face to face (Rev 22:4). Angels were instructed to keep man away from the garden (Gen 3:24) and then are used by God to invite people back into His presence (Rev 21:9). These comparisons are great for big picture understanding the entire story and love God has designed for us. The rest of the book is filled with scripture, analogies, metaphors, and personal testimonies depicting the Bible cover to cover. It is the first 300+ page book that I have read in one sitting in a long time. Well done.

[Anthony Ordille · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how Mr. Yoder wrote this in the form of a storyteller. It was like being at a play with twelve acts, each with their own story, and all leaning to the final curtain. I love in chapter 27 the way he speaks through the eyes of Barabbas, someone I heard very little about.

I would recommend this book to all Christian, and non-Christian, story lovers.

[Amber Hess · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was great at explaining God’s working with man. He starts at Eden and wraps up with the new garden in the new heaven. It was eye opening to me and I explained in an easy to understand way!