Arguing that the way Jesus leads and the way we follow are symbiotic, Peterson begins with a study of how the ways of those who came before Christ revealed and prepared the way of the Lord that became complete in Jesus. He then challenges the ways of the contemporary American church, showing in stark relief how what we have chosen to focus on--consumerism, celebrity, charisma, and so forth--obliterates what is unique in the Jesus way.
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Arguing that the way Jesus leads and the way we follow are symbiotic, Peterson begins with a study of how the ways of those who came before Christ revealed and prepared the way of the Lord that became complete in Jesus. He then challenges the ways of the contemporary American church, showing in stark relief how what we have chosen to focus on--consumerism, celebrity, charisma, and so forth--obliterates what is unique in the Jesus way.
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Eugene Peterson has a way of making scripture come alive and challenging conventional thinking. If you are serious about your Christian walk, and want some gentle brotherly criticism The Jesus Way is a good place to start.
clericeric
Aug 27, 2009
Peterson has a way of stretching...
The Jesus Way has been a joy to work through. Peterson doesn't just critique our culture of "consumerist Christianity." Countless authors have done that. He uncovers the "why," and especially the "how" to begin to get back on track. My faith and understanding of Jesus' "Way" have been stretched and bolstered. Highly recommended.
