Encounters with Christ: Experience the Miracles and Transforming Power of an Unexpected Savior?see Jesus Through the Eyes of Those Who Were Th

By Richard Exley and EXLEY RICHARD

Book Overview

This exquisite and compelling book by best-selling author, Richard Exley, helps readers experience the miracles of Jesus in a marvelously fresh way. You will see Himthrough the Eyes of Those Who Were there.Encounters with Christ gives the reader an eye-witness view into the familiar stories of such figures as the woman at the well, Zacheus the tax collector, the woman taken in adultery, and so many others. Exley takes these stories beyond the bottom line facts in the Bible and brings each account to life and in doing so the humanity of each character is vividly depicted. More importantly, readers will see themselves in each of these portraits. Readers will witness first-hand the miracles of Christ and experience the simple majesty of His love and compassion through the interpretation of those who were there.Luminous, vivid, and compelling in presentation. An absolute must read.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593790252
• ISBN13: 9781593790257
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Word & Spirit
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Fascinating insight

Richard Exley's first-person accounts of these Bible characters are extremely creative. The reader is given great insight into what it must have been like to encounter Jesus Christ face to face. As I read this book, I was transported to the first century and experienced the emotions and feelings of these people, some of whom would have remained rather obscure because the Bible doesn't tell us much about them. But Encounters with Christ brings them to life in fascinating detail. I highly recommend this book.

God's Heart Unwrapped

Sometimes in life, I feel like I am losing touch with the love of God. Not that I doubt, I just forget. The first chapter alone washed away that stale feeling, and brought a renewed understanding of God, Abba, Father. You must read this book.

Brings the Bible Stories to Life

I always disliked history until an excellent teacher made the people seem real and brought the past events to life in ways that allowed me to relate to them. This is what Richard Exley does in his book, "Encounters with Christ". The Bible stories that you have heard and read hundreds of times are viewed from a new perspective; one that is more heartfelt and open. I found myself reading this book through in one setting, then going back to read it again more slowly. There are little nuggets of gold that continue to jump out at me. This is a wonderful book and would be a meaningful gift for anyone who struggles to relate to the God of love.