The second best book to read | Jesus All About Life

The best book to read is the Bible. Hands down. But I think I’ve recently discovered the best book, after the Bible, to read. Over the last 10+ years I’ve been recommending books to teenagers, to help them get to know who Jesus is and what it means to follow him. My top three were the John Dickson trilogy for teenagers: A Sneaking Suspicion; A Hell of a Life; and Hanging in There. Now, don’t get me wrong – JD’s books still rock the suburbs, seriously. But they are starting to date and we need more good books that will help to introduce young people to the real life that is found only in Jesus.

Jesus all about Life by Murray Smith

Introducing, Jesus All About Life by Murray Smith. This book is now my number 1 recommendation to teenagers (closely followed by JD’s trio). It’s brilliant! Murray, one of the Pastor’s at Kirkplace Church, is a really smart dude. So he knows his gear. Yet he writes in an informal and teenage friendly style, without trying to be a teenager!

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Jesus: Connections for Life

Jesus. All about Life – it has started and it’s gaining momentum. Later this week the month-long television campaign will begin. Christians in the Media have produced a study guide and accompanying DVD that “tackles Jesus’ answer to each of the issues raised by the TV commercial”.

Jesus: connections for life

Jesus: Connections for Life will prove to be a useful tool. Christians can be better equipped to know how to respond to questions their friends may have in response to the TV commercials. Likewise, the material could be used in a small group or lounge room of friends interested in hearing more about Jesus. The short responses in the booklet are readable and to the point. There are real life stories at the beginning of each session on the DVDs. The talks from Revelation are clear, engaging and effective in presenting Jesus as the one who offers everlasting life through his death and resurrection. Dominic Steele gives the following talks:

  • Talk 1: Jesus is the Living One
  • Talk 2: Jesus knows us and offers us life
  • Talk 3: Life is all about Jesus
  • Talk 4: Jesus All About Life

Get hold of this material – sooner rather than later – to make the most of JAAL campaign.

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