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Behold the Lamb of God: An Advent Narrative Kindle Edition

by Russ Ramsey (Author), Andrew Peterson (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 327 ratings
Russ Ramsey tells a story you’ve heard a hundred times and still haven’t heard enough. With remarkable attention to the facts of the matter—the water dripping from John the Baptist’s beard, the heft of Abraham’s knife, the groans of a girl giving birth on a stable floor—Ramsey brings to life the story that brings us to life. Here is glory made visible, tangible, audible. Which is to say, here is the Incarnation.

Drawing from the hallowed pages of Scripture and with an eye toward both wonder and ground-level detail, Behold the Lamb of God: An Advent Narrative brings to life in 25 daily readings the people, the places, and the earth-shaking significance of the greatest story ever told—the true tall tale of the coming of Christ.
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"What better way to prepare our hearts for Christmas than to do what Russ has done so well in BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD-- rehearse the magnificent story that begins centuries before, the magnificent story woven through all of the Bible. The story of how God loves his children and has come to rescue them." --Sally Lloyd-Jones, New York Times Best Selling Author of THE JESUS STORYBOOK BIBLE: Every Story Whispers His Name

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"Russ Ramsey tells a story you've heard a hundred times and still haven't heard enough. With remarkable attention to the facts of the matter--the water dripping from John the Baptist's beard, the heft of Abraham's knife, the groans of a girl giving birth on a stable floor--Russ brings to life the story that brings us to life. Here is glory made visible, tangible, audible. Which is to say, here is the Incarnation." --Jonathan Rogers, Author of THE WILDERKING TRILOGY, THE CHARLATAN'S BOY, and THE TERRIBLE SPEED OF MERCY

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0068LBOYG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rabbit Room Press (November 15, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 244 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 134 pages
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Russ Ramsey grew up in the fields of Indiana. He studied at Taylor University and Covenant Theological Seminary (MDiv, ThM) before becoming a pastor. He and his family live in Franklin, Tennessee. Russ is the author of Rembrandt is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith (Zondervan, 2022), Struck: One Christian's Reflections on Encountering Death (IVP, 2017) and the Retelling the Story Series (IVP, 2018). www.russ-ramsey.com

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Customers find this book to be an excellent Advent devotional that brings the Bible's story to life and serves as a perfect annual read. The writing style is beautiful and easy to read, while the book provides a broad picture of creation, with one customer noting its deep dive into God's design.

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59 customers mention "Thought provoking"59 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking, appreciating how it brings the Bible's stories to life and serves as a perfect Advent study.

"...Sources: The Biblical stories, which are at times too strange to be fiction, are brought together in a fascinating presentation of God's great..." Read more

"An amazing book that travels through Scripture to offer those seeking a way to embrace Advent the story of the Word Among Us...." Read more

"...Russ is an amazing story teller and really makes you think about stories from the bible in a different perspective than you probably are used to...." Read more

"...In this regard, it is also an excellent overview of the grand narrative of the Bible, serving as a great tour through the word of God in light of..." Read more

35 customers mention "Readability"35 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, particularly as an Advent devotional that they read through every year, with one customer noting it's not just a seasonal read.

"...It is worth buying and reading every year, even at other times than Christmas." Read more

"This is a must read, especially for Advent. I understood the story and the characters in ways I had never even thought to consider...." Read more

"...But really this would be a great read at any time of year." Read more

"...This is a wonderful book to share with someone who is asking questions about Jesus because it takes the reader through the epic stories of faith..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the beauty of the book, particularly its backdrop and broad picture of creation, with one customer noting how it provides a deep dive into God's design.

"...He presents an interpretive look at the core narrative of the Bible, and brings the reader to the point of God's great gift to this world...." Read more

"...It is so informative, giving a deep dive look into the lives of the forefathers of Israel - I feel like I understand more about their experiences..." Read more

"...It is beautifully and artistically written. I recommend this book for ages 6 and up." Read more

"A beautiful & poignant devotional of the birth narratives - relevant & poignant. Especially loved the devotional of Simeon & Anna...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as beautifully written and easy to read.

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"...Deep stuff. Thought provoking. Well informed and written. Now that I know about it, I will better plan for next year to read throughout advent." Read more

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  • S. Grotzke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking and Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2011
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    Point: God has chosen to redeem mankind from their sinful state through the giving of His own Son, the Lamb of God.

    Path: The author tells the story of redemption from the Fall in the Garden to baptism of Jesus Christ. He presents an interpretive look at the core narrative of the Bible, and brings the reader to the point of God's great gift to this world.

    Sources: The Biblical stories, which are at times too strange to be fiction, are brought together in a fascinating presentation of God's great plan.

    Agreement: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author's own study, and imagination brought new parts of the story to light, and encouraged me to see rethink past assumptions. Divided into 25 chapters allowed us to pace ourselves through the book and finish on Christmas day.

    Disagreement: The reader needs to be careful not to accept every word of the author's interpretation as biblical fact. His ability as a storyteller will pull you into the plot, but the Bible does not reveal everything.

    Personal App: It brought the Christmas story to new light.

    Favorite Quote: "God cannot be hurried."

    This book could be read at any time, not merely in preparation for Christmas. It would be worth another read and I would recommend it.

    Update 12/29/13
    We finished reading this book for the second time this Christmas. I found that I enjoyed it more than the first time! It is worth buying and reading every year, even at other times than Christmas.
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  • Susan Sweeney
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Word Among Us
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024
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    An amazing book that travels through Scripture to offer those seeking a way to embrace Advent the story of the Word Among Us. Beautifully written and well received. Thank you.
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  • Ryan Ridley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easily one of the best "advent" devotionals around
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2017
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    Easily one of the best "advent" devotionals around. I think this book should be ready at any time of the year. It is tied to Christmas yes, but it really tells the redemptive story of the gospel in a way that should be heard every day. Russ is an amazing story teller and really makes you think about stories from the bible in a different perspective than you probably are used to. Recommend to everyone especially new believers that are not very familiar with stories of the old testament.
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  • Randall
    4.0 out of 5 stars More Than a Christmas Story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2016
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    A skillful weaving of creative storytelling with Biblically grounded structure and content. This Advent reader takes us from the beginning of time through all of God's dealings with His people to show Jesus as the fulfillment of God's plan and keeping of His covenant. In this regard, it is also an excellent overview of the grand narrative of the Bible, serving as a great tour through the word of God in light of the incarnate Word of God.
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  • Katie Redmond
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the whole year!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
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    This is a fantastic book, not just for the Advent season, but throughout the year. It is so informative, giving a deep dive look into the lives of the forefathers of Israel - I feel like I understand more about their experiences and about how the Old Testament is really one big advent season awaiting the coming of Christ. I could not recommend this more highly!
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  • Elizabeth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2018
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    This is a must read, especially for Advent. I understood the story and the characters in ways I had never even thought to consider. I love the added context to the Old Testament stories, and they are all sequentially told as a build up and foreshadow to the birth of Christ. Thank you, Russ, for your imagination and disciplined study.
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  • Jenn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas in Perspective
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2016
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    This devotional beautifully described the story of God and His people. The miracle of Christmas doesn't start with Jesus' birth - it starts in the beginning. This was a refreshing look at God's work of redemption throughout the Bible, culminating in the sending of His Son. It put Christmas in perspective, and gave deeper meaning to the celebration of it. But really this would be a great read at any time of year.
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  • hbjan12
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best biblically based Christmas narrative I have ever read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016
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    I appreciate how Russ Ramsey weaves the gospel into this advent book using the whole bible. He includes references for all the scripture he uses, right in the text, so it is easy to look up any verse covered. Even though this story is very familiar to me, Pastor Ramsey makes it fresh and exciting! It is beautifully and artistically written.
    I recommend this book for ages 6 and up.
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  • Ms. Janel R. Andrews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Advent Reflection
    Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2018
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    I began reading this for the Advent season. I was continually caught up in the way that Russ brought the passages to life in ways I had not previously considered. A wonderful way to stop and reflect on the Redeemer who came near
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  • Mrs. Ruth Mcintosh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on January 3, 2015
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    Well written, absorbing retelling of the story of God's interactions with people leading up to the birth of Jesus.
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  • Stay_at_home_mum
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing advent narrative
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2019
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    I loved how this book shows you the story of God’s relationship with his people right through the Bible and how Jesus is the fulfilment of all the Old Testament promises.
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  • Janet Sketchley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Daily reading for Advent
    Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2016
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    An interesting Advent companion, tracing the promised Messiah's birth from Genesis to the events of Christmas. Because it doesn't have a Christmasy feel, it would be a good read any time of the year.
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  • Tim Heath
    5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2016
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    Thoroughly enjoyed working through this advent themed book, though it's by no means limited to this time of year.
    It tells the whole narrative of scripture, not just the traditional Christmas story (though in truth the whole Bible is the story of Christmas and Easter). Highly recommended!!!
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