The It's Not What You Think

<p><strong>Join Jefferson Bethke <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Jesus > Religion</em> as he challenges the accepted view of contemporary Christianity with the world-changing message that Jesus <em>actually</em> brought.</strong></p><p>Jesus was most upset at people for seeing but not seeing. For succumbing to the danger and idolatry of forcing God into preconceived human ideals. But what if there were a better way? What if Jesus came not to help people escape the world but instead to restore it?</p><p><em>It's Not What You Think </em>tells the familiar stories of the scripture in a radically new light presenting God's unchanging truths from the Old and New Testaments as the challenging story that it is: a mysterious compelling narrative with God at the center.</p><p>Along the way Bethke reminds us of the life-changing message of Jesus that turned the world upside-down--a world that God is putting back together--teaching us how to: </p><ul><li>Uncover our true purpose and satisfy our longing for significance</li><li>Find the kingdom of God wherever we are</li><li>Embrace the gifts of fellowship and community</li></ul><p><strong>Praise for <em>It's Not What You Think</em>: </strong></p><p>With a deep discernment of the times we're living in Jefferson spotlights many misinterpreted truths in the Bible and puts a voice to the true heart of God's Word. His desire to bring us into a more intimate encounter with God jumps off of each page. Christians need this book--now more than ever!</p><p><strong>--Lysa TerKeurst <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Forgiving What You Can't Forget</em> and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries</strong></p><p>It's easy to get stuck in life. To let our faith grow stagnant our walk grow weary and our hope grow silent. Jefferson isn't okay with that and has created a book that turns what we think we know upside down. Creative honest refreshing. I'm a huge fan of the heart that explodes from this book.</p><p><strong>--Jon Acuff <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author of <em>Do Over: Rescue Monday Reinvent Your Work & Never Get Stuck</em></strong></p>