The Moral Teachings of Jesus: Radical Instruction in the Will of God
by David P. Gushee – “I believe that the teachings of Jesus offer the best ethical instruction, the best account of the will of God, that the world has ever …
The Ninefold Path of Jesus: Hidden Wisdom of the Beatitudes
by Mark Scandrette – The introduction to The Ninefold Path of Jesus sets the stage for traveling the nine paths the author draws from Jesus’ teachings known as the Beatitudes. …
Crazy Christians: A Call to Follow Jesus
by Michael B. Curry – Upon hearing Episcopal Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, now retired, speak in 2023 I wrote about how clearly he “echoes a Jesus worldview.” “I’m here to …
Stories Jesus Still Tells: The Parables
by John Claypool – John Claypool was a uniquely gifted communicator — speaking and writing with the honesty and humility of fellow traveler. It was a model he picked up …
Jesus of Nazareth: What He Wanted, Who He Was
by Gerhard Lohfink – This is one of the most useful and inspiring resources I have found for learning about — and preparing a study series on — what Jesus …
The Disturbing Galilean: Essays about Jesus
by Malcolm Tolbert – The late New Testament scholar with a pastor’s heart begins this collection of essays with a simple yet important affirmation: “I am captivated by Jesus.” He …
Do You Really Know Jesus?
By Maralene and Miles Wesner – During the writing of this book, co-author Maralene Wesner “lived” for six months in the red-lettered words of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels, …
The Humor of Christ: A Significant But Often Unrecognized Aspect of Christ’s Teaching
by Elton Trueblood – “The well-known humor of the Christian is not a way of denying the tears, but a way of affirming something that is deeper than tears,” writes …