Sunday, September 24, 2006
THE JESUS CREED
I just finished reading Scot McKnight's book The Jesus Creed. This is a fast-reading easy-to-follow book with a simple premise. Jesus commanded us first to love God and, after that the second most important commandment was to love others. But, once you've finished reading the book, you realize that the author has provided you with a huge amount of support for what it means to have God truly abiding in your heart and mind, flowing through you with love expressed for others.

McKnight relates back to numerous Jewish traditions, showing the change that Jesus brought. His scriptural references are always spot-on and there were numerous Biblical passages with which I was familiar but he helped me to apply them to my life in ways I'd never before thought of.

Don't be intimidated by the book's length -- about 300 pages. It is not in-depth reading that makes your brain swell. Instead, the author puts forth his own ideas in a clear easy-to-understand way complete with numerous stories and references to other works. It's impact aside, it is just an enjoyable read.

After reading and reflecting on this book, followed by prayer, I think you will find yourself in a renewed and deeper relationship with God. A relationship which drives you to continually express your love for Him and also to pass that love along to others.

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At 9:45 PM, Blogger HeyJules said...

I'm putting it on my "to read" list right now!

 

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