Yours Truly, John

Author: Traci Stead

Publisher: Bowker Publishing

Release Date: October 21, 2019

Rating: 5 Stars

Reviewer: Jessica Higgins

Traci Stead does an outstanding job crafting a story that will bring readers closer to Jesus and the miracles he performed by giving us scripture from the past and stories from the present in a thought-provoking study for all.

Throughout the book of John, we read of the miracles Jesus performed and how he was the one the world was waiting for. It is hard to relate those ancient miracles with more modern times and terms in an understandable way. In this study, these miracles are presented in both their ancient stories and in an example of more modern miracles which the reader can relate. Each chapter is weaved together with a campfire story of the ancient miracle, the relevant scripture for that miracle with questions, a modern story and an ending reflection. Every section is woven together with beautiful prose and stories that will help the reader in their pursuit of better understanding the bible and these miraculous signs.

This is not a bible study that is meant to be read quickly. Each chapter needs to be savored and let the full meaning of what Jesus has done and will still do soak in. I loved the way this book helped me see the gospel of John in a new way that never presented itself before. Story is one of the most powerful forces in the world, it comes in so many different forms. It was, and still is, one of the most popular ways to share history. Traci uses this story to help readers see that Jesus was and still is the one to come and we can rest assured that if we put our faith in him, we will go far. Miracles still happen and Jesus is out there waiting for us to come to him and see the works his hands can do. I recommend this book to those wanting to take a deeper study into the life of John and the miracles that Jesus has performed. Everyone can get something out of this study and I personally feel a deeper understanding for the material after reading it.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.