Hidden in Christ, James Bryan Smith
Hidden in Christ, James Bryan Smith
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Hidden in Christ
Living as God's Beloved (Apprentice Resources)

Author: James Bryan Smith

Narrator: Tom Parks

Unabridged: 4 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/27/2024

Synopsis

A Deeper Sort of Devotional

In this unique introduction to the hidden life in Christ, James Bryan Smith walks listeners through a thirty-day immersion in Colossians 3:1-17. Each of the thirty short chapters of this book bring out the main truth of just one word or phrase of this rich passage. You'll also find a very simple daily practice to take up, reflection questions, and a guide for five weeks of group discussion. The chapters are short in length, making this book an ideal daily devotional. Since there are thirty chapters, it could be used for a one-month introduction to the hidden life in Christ. Though brief in terms of length, each chapter tries to unearth some very deep truths. For those who have read and practiced the exercises in the Apprentice series, this book will be a helpful refresher as you continue your sacred journey. Each chapter also contains an exercise or practice ("Living into the Truth"), as well as an affirmation that summarizes the main point of the chapter and a written prayer designed to move you deeper into the truths of the Word. In addition, each chapter concludes with a few reflection questions that can be used either by individuals or in a group discussion.

About James Bryan Smith

James Bryan Smith is the author of The Good and Beautiful God, The Good and Beautiful Life, and The Good and Beautiful Community. He is a theology professor at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas, where he also serves as the executive director of the Apprentice Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation. A founding member of Richard J. Foster's spiritual renewal ministry, Renovare, Smith is an ordained United Methodist Church minister and has served in various capacities in local churches.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Chuck on March 22, 2014

No question, the book is solid. It makes great devotional reading, and encourages you to slow down as you engage the deeper meaning of the text. I struggled between 3 and 4 stars. The content is good, but it just didn't move me in the way many other similar books do. I found myself pushing to get th......more

Goodreads review by Bob on August 14, 2019

Summary: Thirty short reflections on different key words found in Colossians 3:1-17 on what it means to be "in" Christ. A number of years ago, I had the chance to go through James Bryan Smith's The Good and Beautiful God (review) with a group. Perhaps one of the most challenging and rewarding parts o......more

Goodreads review by Clint on July 18, 2013

I remember the first time I really fell in love with the book of Colossians. I was on a planning team for a regional youth event for my denomination in the northwestern part of the United States. And as the team that was planning the event, we decided to use Colossians 3 as our theme passage. We act......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on October 16, 2020

This book was fantastic! I loved the format of how it was a short couple pages a day/week, and each chunk of verses had a prayer, meditation, and "action items" to do for the day/week. Such a good read. Definitely would read again in my lifetime. A great devotional book.......more

Goodreads review by Seth on July 17, 2022

An interesting account of life as a believer with some great meditations and thought provoking questions. The book features anecdotes from the author about their life as a Christian and their experience with faith and as a member of the church as a whole. The sections on gratitude and faith are part......more

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