When I heard that Mark was putting out a new book I got excited. So far, every book that he’s written has inspired and challenged me to go deeper in my faith and pursue God with a new reckless abandon. His new book, Primal, was no different.
From the onset of the book Mark peals back the layers of Christianity and cuts through the theological disputes that have gripped us in later days and puts our focus back where it needs to be. And, by the end of the first chapter he had gripped my heart with his biblical truth. The message of this book was very timely, getting back to my first love, the things that made my heart burn that had been forgotten in the ‘business’ of Christianity and ministry through the years. This book takes us to the heart of the matter, the ‘primal’ nature of Christianity and explains it in simple, experiential ways that are easy to understand and apply to your life. I also loved the way Mark challenges you throughout the book. I stopped several times to evaluate my heart and respond to what God was speaking to my heart.
I would definitely recommend picking up this book soon and allowing God to speak to you, challenge you, and take you deeper in your relationship with Him. Mark definitely has a grace for that that we can all receive from.
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Below you can read the publishers summary of the book as well as a bio of Mark Batterson.
Be Astonished Again
We have a tendency to complicate Christianity. Jesus simplified it: Love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength. If we are to live out the essence of Christianity, we must commit to being great at this Great Commandment.
In Primal, Mark Batterson explores the four elements of Great Commandment Christianity: compassion, wonder, curiosity, and power. Along the way, he calls you to be a part of God’s reformation, starting in your own life.
As Mark writes, “Is there a place in your past where you met God and God met you? A place where your heart broke for the things that break the heart of God? Maybe it was a sermon that became more than a sermon. Maybe it was a mission trip or retreat. Maybe it was a vow you made at an altar. In that moment, God birthed something supernatural in your spirit. You knew you’d never be the same again. My prayer is that this book would take you back to that burning bush—and reignite a primal faith.”
Primal will help you live in light of what matters most and discover what it means to love God. It will help you become great at the Great Commandment.
Author Bio:
The author of Wild Goose Chase and In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Mark Batterson serves as lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. One church with nine services in five locations, NCC is focused on reaching emerging generations and meets in movie theaters at metro stops throughout the D.C. area. Mark has two Masters degrees from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago. He and his wife, Lora, live on Capitol Hill with their three children. www.markbatterson.com
disclaimer: This was book was provided for review by WaterBrook Multnomah.
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