Vintage Jesus: Timeless Answers to Timely Questions: Study Guide [Paperback]

Mark Driscoll (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 11, 2008

This interactive teaching curriculum from best-sellingauthor and speaker Mark Driscoll explores twelve of the mostpressing questions about Jesus Christ.

The Vintage Jesus teaching curriculum drives readers tothe Scriptures in search of who Jesus really is by answering twelveof the most pressing questions about the Savior, such as, Is Jesusthe only God? How human was he? Why did Jesus come to earth? Whydid his mom need to be a virgin? Author and pastor Mark Driscolluses humor, personal experience, and relevance with today's culturein a quest for the real Jesus.

This study guide and DVD series will give Christians moreunderstanding and confidence in communicating the nature andlife-changing power of Jesus, and will challenge those stillseeking the ultimate truth of life to think hard about Jesus' ownquestion that he asked his disciples thousands of years ago: "Whodo you say that I am?"

• DVD series includes 12 teaching sessions (30 minutes each) on 4discs

• Study guide contains Bible references, study and discussionquestions, key thoughts, key verses, and a section for journaling,note-taking, or prayer requests

• Ideal for use in home/community groups and Bible studies, Sundayschools, or even entire churches

• Designed for ages 15 and older, including married couples,singles, and college and high school students

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About the Author

MARK DRISCOLL is the founding pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, one of the fastest-growing churches in America. He leads the Acts 29 Church Planting Network and the Resurgence Missional Theology Cooperative. He is the author and coauthor of several books, including Crossway's Vintage Jesus, Vintage Church, and Death by Love.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books; Stg edition (November 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1433512033
• ISBN-13: 978-1433512032
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #433,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Classic Driscoll, August 5, 2009

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This review is from: Vintage Jesus: Timeless Answers to Timely Questions: Study Guide (Paperback)

Mark Driscoll's engaging "Vintage Jesus: Timeless Answers to Timely Questions" is a bold answer for those who believe the Church should remain culturally relevant as it proclaims Truth. Driscoll and his co-author Dr. Gerry Breshears tackle many of today's common questions with intelligent answers through the Bible, historical evidence, and logical reasoning. Their work addresses issues such as "What Makes Jesus Superior to Other Saviors?" and "Why Did Jesus' Mom Need to Be a Virgin?" through a witty and pertinent series of arguments.

While Driscoll shows his street savvy through his edgy analogies, he demonstrates his commitment to Truth with over 350 Scripture references. He also collaborated with his Bible professor, Dr. Breshears, who "shaped and formed" many of the book's concepts. As I delved further into this book I realized that Driscoll's apparent brashness is instead a boldness that comes from an intimate friendship with Jesus and an insatiable appetite for Truth. He passionately believes in and uncompromisingly defends Biblical doctrines.

While I couldn't find any glaring deficiencies in his theology, I was forced to explore my own beliefs on a number of issues. For example, I found that his chapter "How Human Was Jesus?" raised lots of questions regarding Jesus' perfection. Specifically, Breshears says of Hebrews 2:10 "...it's shocking to find that Jesus had to become perfect!" This entire section left me feeling more muddled and confused about Jesus' humanity, though the search for Truth is often an author's best goal.

One of the book's delightful surprises was the explanation of Jesus as The Priest, Jesus as The Prophet, and Jesus as King found in "Why Did Jesus Come to Earth?" The beautiful and poetic description of Jesus' "humble priestly service" gave me a fresh look at our Lord's compassion and mercy through His role as our mediator and priest. As I read through the chapter on this "tri-perspective", I cried tears of gratitude for all the Jesus accomplished when He came to Earth. And I was imminently grateful for Driscoll's Catholic childhood, for it lent credibility and warmth to his treatment of Jesus as our Priest.

This book belongs on the book shelf of any believer who wants culturally relevant and Scripturally sound answers to those tricky questions. Driscoll skillfully uses quotes from Marilyn Manson, Billy Graham, Larry King, C.S. Lewis, and H.G. Wells to entertain his readers while slowly and methodically revealing Truth.