4/16/09
What To Read: Leap Over A Wall by Eugene H. Peterson
“Earthly Spirituality for Everyday Christians”
King David has been coming up a lot in Revo lately and I thought it would be a perfect time to plug a book that made me fall in love with one of the most chronicled characters in the whole Bible. In Leap Over A Wall Eugene Peterson (author of The Message Bible) examines David’s life from begging to end taking struggles and stories from it and applying to our life today and how David’s examples can aid us in our life, relationship, and faith in God.
Previous to this book a lot of 1st and 2nd Samuel was just two books of the Old Testament referenced once-in-awhile during sermons or devotions. I knew the story of David and Goliath, of Bathsheba, and the conflict between David and King Saul but they were just Sunday school stories that I would never think to reflect on when going through a rough time or spiritual growth. After this book I jump straight to David’s life when I’m looking for guidance or encouragement. Peterson does such an incredible job of breaking down David’s life through scripture and applying it to today. Take advantage of this book and learn more about David than just the coloring pages they hand out in Sunday school.
Man! Seriouslly, this is such a good book!
For more reviews of the book visit Amazon.com.
- JB
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