The Jesus Who Surprises: Opening Our Eyes To His Presence In All Of Life And Scripture

The day Jesus rose from the dead, He joined two grieving disciples on the road to Emmaus. Failing to recognize Him, the two conversed with Jesus about the events surrounding His crucifixion. This "stranger" then showed them how the Messiah and His re... Read more

The day Jesus rose from the dead, He joined two grieving disciples on the road to Emmaus. Failing to recognize Him, the two conversed with Jesus about the events surrounding His crucifixion. This "stranger" then showed them how the Messiah and His rescue plan were hidden throughout all of their Scriptures (the Old Testament). Eventually, the two realized with surprise that they were in the presence of the Savior. Join beloved Bible teacher Dee Brestin as she helps us spy Jesus not only in startling places in the Old Testament but in our everyday experiences. Like a beautiful scarlet thread running through Scripture and though our lives, we encounter... Jesus in Genesis, joyfully creating the world with the Father and the Spirit and giving us insight into why, being made in the image of a relational God, we yearn for relationships. Jesus in the Psalms, showing us how to live in the story, even in times of deepest grief. Jesus in Isaiah, showing us how the story will end and filling us with the hope of a very tangible heaven. Like the Emmaus Road disciples, let your eyes and heart be opened to the presence of Jesus, whose surprising story of love and rescue is woven through every moment of history-including your life today. Each chapter includes an in-depth Bible study, ideal for both individual and group use. Companion teaching videos for each lesson are available online at DeeBrestin.com. Book jacket. Less