FAMILY OF JESUS By: Karen Kingsbury Review

FAMILY OF JESUS
By: Karen Kingsbury
Review By: 07/01/2014
Genre: Biblical Studies/Spiritual Growth

SYNOPSIS: Through The Family of Jesus, readers will develop an emotional connection to the family members of Jesus, learning about their lives and falling in love with Scripture along the way. Bible studies and devotionals abound, and in churches everywhere people gather to seek a deeper understanding of God’s word and its application to their lives. But too often these studies engage only the analytic approach to Bible learning.

In The Family of Jesus, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist Karen Kingsbury will make you laugh, cry, and ultimately care more deeply about the Bible by helping you grasp the truths in Scripture not just with your mind, but with your heart. The characters in these short stories were among those closest to Jesus—Mary, Joseph, Jesus’ brother James, John the Baptist, Zechariah, and Elizabeth. Each has a compelling tale to tell. Kingsbury intersperses fictional, emotionally gripping details anchored in Scripture with historical and theological insights and questions that will guide soul-searching and reflection.

The Family of Jesus not only provides a deeper understanding of the relatives of our Savior, but also helps readers acquire tools that will draw them closer to Christ, to the Scriptures, and to each other.


My Review:

I have read other books by this author, but none quite like this. This was a perfect time to read about Jesus and his family. Especially so close to his birth. I never knew about his aunt Elizabeth or his brother James. These stories really opened up my eyes to how Jesus was raised and how he had his family around him. I also learned a lot about the Bible. Joseph is never quoted and never has a recorded word. As I started reading there are stories about each relative that the author talks about. She uses quotes and historical facts. Then at the end of the book there is a weekly discussion guide. This is separated by day. It is so easy to read and follow along. The author even gives the reader what part of the Bible to read that correlates to what we read. I really liked this book and I am giving it a 5/5. I was given a copy to review from Howard Books, however all opinions are my own.