Confronting Jesus 9 encounters with the Hero of the Gospels

Rebecca McLaughlin, 1980-

Book - 2022

"This book is intended as a highly accessible introduction to the biggest biblical truths about Jesus. Each chapter is based on a particular aspect of Jesus's identity and ministry. Chapters will draw key passages from multiple gospels to help readers see who Jesus is and how he speaks into our lives today, but the book will also give readers a sense of each Gospel's particular flavor"--

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Published
Wheaton, Illinois : Crossway [2022]
Language
English
Main Author
Rebecca McLaughlin, 1980- (author)
Physical Description
201 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN
9781433581137
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • 1. Jesus the Jew
  • 2. Jesus the Son
  • 3. Jesus the King
  • 4. Jesus the Healer
  • 5. Jesus the Teacher
  • 6. Jesus the Lover
  • 7. Jesus the Servant
  • 8. Jesus the Sacrifice
  • 9. Jesus the Lord
  • Acknowledgments
  • General Index
  • Scripture Index
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

McLaughlin, cofounder of the Vocable Communications consulting firm, examines the Gospels' depictions of Jesus in her meditative companion to 2019's Confronting Christianity. Through close readings of scripture, she explores what the books of John, Luke, Mark, and Matthew tell readers about Jesus's character and argues for the historical accuracy of the Gospels. McLaughlin compares the "different angles" of Jesus that the four narratives present, noting that Luke offers "the most detailed account" while John takes a wider scope that emphasizes Jesus's holiness by putting his life story in conversation with the creation of the universe. The author weaves stories about Jesus healing the sick with a poignant account of her recent cancer scare, concluding that though Jesus can heal "physical and spiritual wounds," his "ultimate promise" is that of heaven. A bevy of pop culture references, including a recurring parallel between the Gospels' and Hamilton's approach to biography, keep the theology breezy, though some feel a bit contrived (a comparison between mother Mary and the elf Dobby from Harry Potter is a stretch). This pensive manual will deepen Christians' understanding of Jesus.

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