Skye Jethani's books are thought provoking and engaging and
this one is no exception. Many people today are distrustful of the
institutional church, young people brought up in the church are leaving the
church, and loneliness and social isolation is becoming more prevalent. Instead
of looking to the world and successful businesses to answer these issues, the
author takes us to what the New Testament says about the church which is to be
a community living connected to God and each other to be a blessing to the
world.
Focusing on the church as a family instead of a building or
event, the book is divided into sections. The sections include: The Family Reunion, The Family Meal, The Family Gathering, The Family Business,
and The Family Servants. Engaging illustrations introduce each chapter in these
sections. After each chapter there are additional Scripture readings to
reinforce the topic presented.
This would be a great small group study and would generate
much discussion. The book encourages the reader to rethink views on the church
and its place in the world. I highly recommend it for both individual and group
study.
I received this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for
this honest review.
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