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The God Shot: 100 Snapshots of God’s Character in Scripture

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See a Clearer Picture of Who God Really Is

Scripture is meant to reveal God to us, but sometimes it's hard for us to see Him there. What if all you needed was a new lens?

We often look to the Bible for advice on how to live, but when that becomes our focus, it's easy to miss the point of to reveal God and His character to us. What does He want to tell us about Himself?

He describes Himself as the God of peace. The God who protects. The God of joy. These are truths we can lean on every day of our lives, but we miss the beautiful attributes of God when we look for only ourselves in our Bibles.

In this 100-day devotional, trusted Bible teacher Tara-Leigh Cobble explores powerful sections from each book of the New Testament. Each day's reading points toward a name or attribute of God from that passage. These snapshots are dense with theological truth, helping you grow in the truth of His character and rest in His goodness and kindness.

224 pages, Hardcover

Published October 4, 2022

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Author 1 book39 followers
May 19, 2022
I'm not usually the biggest fan of devotional books, but this one by Tara-Leigh Cobble stood out to me. She takes short portions of Scripture to highlight a part of God's character and helps us apply it meaningfully to our lives. Each day has a short teaching and questions for reflection.

I'd highly recommend this devotional! If you're looking for something while you're on vacation, or when your time is short, or you've drifted in your daily habits in the Word and are looking to get back into a routine, this one is for you! I'm handing this over to my daughter to read next!

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
Profile Image for Pamela Small.
573 reviews80 followers
June 29, 2022
First and foremost, I want to thank NetGalley and Bethany House Publishers for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The God Shot devotional explores small, powerful sections from each book of the New Testament one day at a time. By reading the passages in context, the meaning of each individual verse is explained in new ways for our deeper understanding of God and His goodness.

Each day’s reading points toward a name or attribute of God that the passage reveals, showing how God’s character can be found throughout Scripture. These quick and helpful “snapshots” directly focus on the Word of God. Each day is a quick < two minute read, but the message is deep with theological truth.

The following list are the attributes or names of God that are developed throughout the 100 day devotional:
The God of Peace—Matthew 6:25–33  
The God of Compassion—Mark 6:34–44  
The God Who Loves Conversation—Luke 11:1–4  
The God of Light and Truth—John 1:1–5  
The God of Resurrection—Acts 2:22–33  
The God Who Is Sovereign—Romans 8:28–34  
The God of Love—1 Corinthians 13:1–11  
The God Who Grants Righteousness—2 Corinthians 5:7–10  
The God of All Nations—Galatians 3:1–9  
The God Who Protects Us—Ephesians 6:10–20  
The God Who Is Worth It—Philippians 3:7–11  
The God Who Is Preeminent—Colossians 1:13–20  
The God Who Builds His Church—1 Thessalonians 5:12–18  
The God Who Empowers Us—2 Thessalonians
The God Who Mediates—1 Timothy 2:1–6  
The God of Patience—2 Timothy 3:16–4:5  
The God Who Fulfills—Titus 3:4–11  
The God of All Joy—Philemon 1:4–7  
The God of Our Inheritance—Hebrews 1:1–8  
The God of Wisdom—James 3:13–18  
The God of Freedom—1 Peter 2:9–16  
The God of Grace—2 Peter 1:2–4  
The God Who Saves—1 John 3:16–22  
The God Who Seeks Our Hearts—2 John 1:6  
The God of All Goodness—3 John 1:11  
The God Who Steadies Us—Jude 1:18–25  
The God Who Will Return for Us—Revelation

The author explains the biblical passage and it’s pertinence to us. She asks questions at the conclusion of each passage for the reader to make personal application. Very practical.

Not only am I enlightened as to God’s attributes, I am encouraged as I learn more about who God is and His desire to develop a relationship with me.

Highly recommended devotional.
Profile Image for Esther Filbrun.
675 reviews30 followers
September 1, 2022
As soon as I saw the title of this book, I was interested. A year ago, our church did a Bible study on God and how important it is to live a God-centered life. Since then, I’ve been a lot more aware of God-centric messages in songs and books, and have tried to incorporate more awareness of Him, his attributes, and His works in my life. So when I saw this book, I knew I was interested. A whole devotional studying God’s names and attributes as illustrated through the books of the New Testament? Yes, please!

I grew to really appreciate this devotional. Taking one passage from each of the New Testament books, you spend anywhere from one day up to around ten days studying that section of Scripture, with one particular attribute of God as a special focus of those verses. Each day, you study one or two verses from the passage you’re in, and there is a three- or four-paragraph devotional to read each day. If you were just to read the verse and the devotional, I think it would probably take somewhere between 60 and 90 seconds to get through—super quick, super easy bite-sized pieces of God’s word. Or, if you have more time to study, you could take time to look at the surrounding chapter (or chapters!) for more context.

My only complaint about this book? It wasn’t longer! I thoroughly enjoyed the 100 days I spent going through this, and hope there will be more books like this coming out in the future—we’ll see! This would make an excellent gift for a busy mother or college student, or anyone else who wants to grow in their faith and learn to see God’s character more clearly through the Scriptures.

I was given a review copy of this book, and this is my honest opinion of it.
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526 reviews12 followers
October 22, 2022
Note: I received a complementary copy of this book from the publisher in return for my honest opinion.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the other works of Tara-Leigh Cobble. In fact, I have been using her Bible Recap plan for my Bible reading for the past several years. I got very used to her sharing "He's where the joy is!" at the end of her explorations and examinations of each days readings. It was very nice dig deeper into the names of God with Cobble.

I would recommend The God Shot to those who wish to spend 100 days examining the characteristics of God through specific New Testament quotes. This book would be perfect for your own bookshelf or that of a friend if you purchase it as a gift.
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229 reviews21 followers
March 8, 2025
I usually don’t enjoy devotionals that include just a Bible verse and some discussion. However, this devotional is packed with good biblical commentary and solid theology that always points to God, reminding the reader every day that “He’s where the joy is!”
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1,104 reviews35 followers
October 4, 2022
When I was given the chance to review The God Shot by Tara-Leigh Cobble I jumped at the opportunity with Joy. You see I decided during the year 2022 I would study the Bible chronologically using Ms. Cobble’s The Bible Recap study guide and Journal. Since I enjoy doing so, and my husband enjoys working alongside me, I knew I would enjoy her latest book, The God Shot. In 2023 I plan to listen to The Bible Recap podcast and work through the Bible Recap Bible.

Ms. Cobble is the creator and host of The Bible Recap podcast and the founder of D-Group an international network of discipleship and Bible study groups. The God Shot is a devotional that covers the attributes of God in the New Testament. The God shot is dense with theological truth and encouragement.

I believe the author’s intent in writing The God Shot is to persuade the reader to learn the attributes of God as they dig deeper into the scripture context.

The God Shot is organized into 27 chapters, a bit of scripture, and a devotional. I believe YA- Adult would appreciate The God Shot. And, I feel it would be a great devotional to have in a Christian library. It would also be a great find for homeschoolers. I give The God Shot 5*/5*.

Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
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792 reviews13 followers
October 9, 2022
In The God Shot, Tara-Leigh Cobble has written a brand-new devotional. She chose to cover the New Testament. The goal of this book to help readers understand more of God’s character. Some of these included that God is peace, God of all nations, protects, joy, empowers us, patience, grace, saves, and much more. Each day directed us towards a name of God or an attribute of God.




The first day discussed Matthew 6:25 and how we aren’t supposed to be worried about what we will eat or drink or what we will wear. She explained the context of the verse and how Jesus was instructing us not to be anxious about anything. Everything in this life is fleeting and is passing away and it will only be temporary. Our focus should only be on what is to come and how we will one day be living with God in His Kingdom.



I would recommend this awesome devotional on short God’s shots to anyone is seeking a quick devotional to read daily for 100 days. I loved the message enclosed and how each day pointed to key feature of God’s character. One of my favorite devotionals was about how love will never end. But prophecies will, tongues, and knowledge will all fade away. I immensely loved how instead we can remember that love is the only thing that will truly matter and it will last until the end of time. I loved the style of the book and how easy it is to read.



"I received this book free from the publisher, Bethany House/ Chosen for my honest review.”
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Author 36 books85 followers
May 5, 2024
The God Shot
100 Snapshots of God's Character in Scripture
by Tara-Leigh Cobble
Pub DateOct 04 2022
Bethany House |Bethany House Publishers
Christian| Nonfiction \(Adult\)| Religion & Spirituality



Bethany House and Netgalley provided me with a copy of The God Shot for review:



Get a better understanding of God!


We are supposed to understand God through Scripture, but sometimes we have difficulty seeing Him. Imagine if all it took was a new lens?


If we look to the Bible for advice on how to live, we miss the point of Scripture: to reveal God and His character. Who is He and what does He want us to know about Him?


God describes Himself as the God of peace. We serve a God who protects us. He is the God of joy. When we look only for ourselves in our Bibles, we miss the beautiful attributes of God.


Tara-Leigh Cobble explores powerful sections from each book of the New Testament in this 100-day devotional. Each day's reading points to a name or attribute of God in that passage. Throughout these snapshots, you'll find theological truths that will help you grow in His character and rest in His kindness and goodness.


I give The God Shot five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!
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October 7, 2022
Who is God?

Wow, talk about a big question, right? If you were to ask this same question to a room full of Christians, you might find that you end up with a LOT of different answers...all of them correct. There are many qualities that we can attribute to God, and trying to sum the up in one simple answer is not an easy task.

The God Shot gives us a look at the qualities that make God who He is, and gives us a deeper understanding of Him. For each day, we are given one bible verse that tells us a piece of who God truly is. It is then followed by a short reading that expands upon that verse. They are very quick readings, making them ideal for daily reading. There are 100 days worth of reading. All of these brief snapshots go together to give us the bigger picture of God.

If you are looking for a good devotional to help grow your relationship with God, this is certainly one worth checking out.

**Book received for consideration. All thoughts are my own.
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787 reviews3 followers
October 3, 2022
When I saw Tara-Leigh Cobble was making a devotional, I knew I had to check it out. Her podcast The Bible Recap is one of my favorite Bible study tools, so any book she writes is one I need to read.

“The God Shot” is 100 days worth of Bible verses reflecting on Who God is. She provides bite sized verse selections and deep digging questions to create a more intentional Bible reading time.

I enjoyed this devotional a lot. Cobble is well researched and asks the big questions in an easy manner. If you’re struggling to get back into reading the Bible or just need something different to study with, this is definitely the book for you. Overall, I gave this one 5 stars!

Thanks to NetGalley and Bethany House Publishers for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. “The God Shot” hits shelves October 4th!
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554 reviews19 followers
October 5, 2022
The God Shot is set up a lot like The Bible Recap. It goes through the New Testament, not necessarily in order nor covering the entire New Testament, but focusing on 100 explanations of God's character in scripture, covering The God of Peace, The God who protects us, The God of wisdom, the God who steadies us just to name a few. It's set up by naming The God ____, followed by scripture that details that title, with a verse highlighted as the focus, followed by a devotional that is set up to review what scripture said, a refocus on how we should be, and an application section that asks questions on personal reflection and how we can apply this to our lives. Very well done!
*I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. This review is my own opinion*
Profile Image for Sue Forry.
160 reviews14 followers
October 21, 2022
The God Shot by Tara-Leigh Cobble features 100 snapshots of God's character in scripture. I love to study God’s characteristics. This small book by the very popular Tara-Leigh Cobble is an excellent resource. She shares so many attributes of God. These include God is our inheritance, God fulfills, God is patient, God grants righteousness, and God of all nations to make just a few. Each day has a scripture verse and a devotional reading. I appreciate that the scripture is included. This book is fantastic for further study of God and who He is. This is a concise but powerful book. I was given a free copy from the publisher for my honest review. I highly recommend the God Shot 100 Snapshots of God’s Character in Scripture.
18 reviews2 followers
June 2, 2022
I just recently finished going through The Bible Recap with Tara-Leigh Cobble. Like in her podcast, The God Shot reveals God’s character through these devotions based on New Testament Scriptures. Although I enjoyed them, I was wishing they could be a little longer and maybe have a prayer at the end of each devotion. With that said, I do appreciate that Tara-Leigh doesn’t write about her own musings and theology on the Scriptures. Instead, she shares the Bible in its context and points to who God is. I love it!
Thank you to NetGalley and Bethany House Publishers for an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.
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364 reviews6 followers
September 23, 2022
Tara-Leigh Cobble of the Bible Recap Podcast has written another amazing book. Her daily devotions take one verse in the Bible that shows a one of God's character.
The short, daily devotional readings are powerful. Every days' devotion were based in Truth, but many spoke to me and struggles I was facing at the time and encouraged me. Many devotionals are too long or too fluffy, but this was a perfect quick devotion that took reader to a deeper level. I will be giving this devotion to others for Christmas because it is one of the best devotionals I have used.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley, but all opinions are my own.
731 reviews4 followers
May 4, 2022
Tara-Leigh Cobble is the author of the well known book, "The Bible Recap: A One Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible." Having used that study guide for several years, I was really excited to see that she had a new book out. In her newest book, "The God Shot: 100 Snapshots of God's character in Scripture", Cobble has penned 100 quick and easy daily devotions to help her readers strengthen their faith. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a new devotional book.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
224 reviews2 followers
November 11, 2022
Seeking God

"The God Shot" is very inspiring book consisting of 100 days of getting to know God more intimately. Tara-Leigh Cobble provides a devotional for each day with a particular scripture that demonstrates who God is and His greatness. Additionally, the author provides a discussion that is pertinent to the scripture provided.

This is a very good book of devotions to meditate on and listen to God on a daily basis.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves seeking God daily.
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564 reviews
February 24, 2024
The God Shot is like a daily Snap Shot of God’s Amazing Love For Us!

Each day you read scripture that points to an attribute of God. It’s short and takes less than 2 minutes.

Tara-Leigh Cobble is new to me. I don’t know much about her or her theology. I do tend to use caution and check everything against scripture especially when I don’t have that background.

I will check out more on her and her books.

I received a complimentary ARC of this book from NetGalley on behalf of the Publisher and was under no obligation to post a favorable review.
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4 reviews
May 29, 2022
Thanks net galley for the opportunity to read through this devotional option. The author's writing style is easy to read and understand, the Scripture passages are encouraging and challenging as she nudges her readers to lean in and consider God's character and what that means for us as disciples.

Reading this in an electronic format was tricky. I think it'd be better enjoyed in a printed form.
452 reviews17 followers
September 5, 2022
A good, quick 100 day devotional that focuses on Scripture that reflects the attributes of God and includes thought-provoking questions at the end of every day.

"Grace isn't an excuse to sin. Grace is forward moving - it's God's work in our lives as an agent of change, calling us beyond where we are. It equips us to grow."

I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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86 reviews13 followers
May 15, 2022
Thanks for this ARC, NetGalley! As someone who works in youth ministry, I’m always looking for new devos to give to my students that are easily digestible and that would make great gifts for student leaders or students who are graduating. I loved the format of this book and think it would be perfect for my teens (and even adults) to go through!
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123 reviews5 followers
June 6, 2022
The God Shot by Tara-Leigh Cobble is a wonderful tool to add to your Bible reading. It is similar to her podcast in which she takes a few scriptures and explains the context, brings out truths and practical applications. It’s almost like a little mini commentary and I would recommend it to those trying to understand more about what they are reading.
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15 reviews1 follower
June 13, 2022
This devotional contains 100 short devotions, but it packs a decent punch. There were so many times that I ran across my room to grab a pen to write something down in my Bible or highlight a specific verse. I think this would be a great devotional to read every morning right after you wake up, especially for teenagers.
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128 reviews8 followers
August 3, 2022
The God Shot takes the reader through key passages found in each book of the New Testament and breaks down the passage a verse a day. The reading highlights a key attribute of God and how the verse points to his characteristics. These snapshots help a person studying the Bible see God through out the Bible.
396 reviews15 followers
November 3, 2022
I love Tara-Leigh Cobble & have done the Bible Recap twice. I was excited to see this devotional offered. It is a great way to get a snapshot of what she does in the Bible Recap. This is a great devotional for quick dives into God & how He's where the joy is!

Thanks to the publisher & NetGalley for advanced copy in exchange for my honest review
Profile Image for Donna.
855 reviews44 followers
January 4, 2023
I am a fan on The Bible Recap on the bible app and Tara Leigh Cobble. The devotions are very short so you will not feel overwhelmed when trying to keep up. Tara adds context to the scripture reading and asks you probing questions at the end. My bible study group is considering it for our next bible study book.
I recommend it.
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296 reviews567 followers
May 31, 2023
I have enjoyed Tara-Leigh Coble's podcast for some time, so I was looking forward to reading her devotional. I really liked the fact that it was for 100 days and the way I used it was just to flip to a page and read that day. It's not too long so it is easy to do even if you're having a busy day. It was a great way to start off each day for me.
589 reviews6 followers
September 9, 2025
Loved going through the Bible Recap last year. This book is also by the same author, but it is like eating candy. It has the best parts of God’s character and encouragement for the Christian life.

I went through it quickly vs. 100 days, but it would be a great (short but powerful) devotional! Highly recommend!!
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86 reviews28 followers
May 15, 2022
Tara Leigh Cobble’s The Bible Recap changed my life by guiding me through daily Bible reading. This devotional companion is fantastic. Short snippets that give deep meaning and encouragement to believers.
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2,737 reviews233 followers
December 19, 2023
Get To Know God's Character

Some amazing devotionals for knowing God's character better.

I found this book had a great theology to it and grasped a good understanding of God in reading it.

4.4/5
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1,367 reviews6 followers
May 1, 2022
I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. Highly recommend for Christian's! Enjoy this book. A fast and easy read.
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