Its Not What You Think, Jefferson Bethke
Its Not What You Think, Jefferson Bethke
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It's Not What You Think
Why Christianity Is About So Much More Than Going to Heaven When You Die

Author: Jefferson Bethke, Ann Voskamp

Narrator: Jefferson Bethke

Unabridged: 4 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 10/13/2015


Synopsis

Join Jefferson Bethke, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus > Religion, as he challenges the accepted view of contemporary Christianity with the world-changing message that Jesus actually brought.Jesus was most upset at people for seeing but not seeing. For succumbing to the danger and idolatry of forcing God into preconceived human ideals. But what if there were a better way? What if Jesus came not to help people escape the world but instead to restore it?It's Not What You Think tells the familiar stories of the scripture in a radically new light, presenting God's unchanging truths from the Old and New Testaments as the challenging story that it is: a mysterious, compelling narrative with God at the center.Along the way, Bethke reminds us of the life-changing message of Jesus that turned the world upside-down--a world that God is putting back together--teaching us how to:Uncover our true purpose and satisfy our longing for significanceFind the kingdom of God wherever we areEmbrace the gifts of fellowship and communityPraise for It's Not What You Think:"With a deep discernment of the times we're living in, Jefferson spotlights many misinterpreted truths in the Bible and puts a voice to the true heart of God's Word. His desire to bring us into a more intimate encounter with God jumps off of each page. Christians need this book--now more than ever!"--Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author of Forgiving What You Can't Forget and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries"It's easy to get stuck in life. To let our faith grow stagnant, our walk grow weary, and our hope grow silent. Jefferson isn't okay with that and has created a book that turns what we think we know upside down. Creative, honest, refreshing. I'm a huge fan of the heart that explodes from this book."--Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work & Never Get Stuck

About Jefferson Bethke

Jefferson Bethke is the New York Times bestselling author of Jesus > Religion and It's Not What You Think. He and his wife, Alyssa, host The Real Life Podcast and run FamilyTeams.com, an online initiative equipping families to live as a multi-generational team on mission. They live in Maui with their daughters, Kinsley and Lucy, and son, Kannon. To say hi or to learn more, go to jeffandalyssa.com.


Reviews

I read Jefferson's first book last year and was able to finish it in one sitting, conveniently while my husband and father-in-law were watching a Packers game. I thought it was inspiring and really though-provoking, though I did believe the book was a little scattered. Since I got word of a new book......more

Goodreads review by Kris

There's some good analogies in here, but once again I'm left wanting more from Bethke's writing. He needed to flesh things out. For instance, he does not do a good job of explaining the difference between the Jewish sabbath on Saturday, and the Christian Sabbath on Sunday. He doesn't show how Sabbath......more

Goodreads review by B.J.

I have to admit that I went into this book not thinking I would like it all that much. I had heard some good reviews, but I absolutely cannot stand the youtube video that made this guy famous. Stepping into the first chapter or two, my expectations only dropped. Once again, in his intro, he goes on t......more

Goodreads review by J.E.

I listened to this in audiobook. It was a great little read. I didn't fully agree with everything the author said. Particularly some of his points about the morality of specific Bible characters. I think I am a bit more reformed in my thinking than he is. Which is funny because I thought he was refo......more