Disclosure:  I received this book from Bethany House; the post contains affiliate links. The opinions shared here are 100% mine.

Thank goodness I love to read because a lot of books come in the mail for me.  My neighbor actually commented on it a few days ago, asking if I was building a bomb or something. Ha ha!!  No, I just like to review books, I replied.  I’m still not sure if he believes me.  Some books really get me excited and The Jesus Story is one of those.  When it arrived in the mail, I was giddy with excitement to get into its pages.  For years I’ve been struggling to read through the entire Bible and just not making it.  I far prefer the New Testament with the story-like gospels and the letters of Paul.   This is the perfect book to give to a new Christian or even for a teen Bible study, because it so clearly outlines the life of Jesus in a way that everyone can appreciate.  

It’s not that I have anything against the Bible, because obviously I don’t, but this is so much easier to read.  It’s not written in verse form or even biographical form.  It’s just really a story.  When reading the gospels, it’s easy to get confused about the different perspectives or events that are mentioned.  The Jesus Story just sort of sums everything up in a concise yet thorough manner.  If you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone who wants to celebrate Jesus this Christmas, why not consider giving The Jesus Story?