Praise for JESUS IS _____.
Judah Smith is a unique gift to my generation. In Jesus Is _____ , he will motivate you to let go of your preconceived, limited view of Jesus so you can embrace who He really is in our livesmore real and relevant than we have ever imagined.
S TEVEN F URTICK, LEAD PASTOR , E LEVATION C HURCH AND
AUTHOR OF THE N EW Y ORK T IMES BESTSELLER G REATER
Perhaps the most daunting and humbling task we have as Christians is to finish the sentence Jesus is.... As many of us saved by His grace are aware, He is King. He is Lord. He is salvation. But to many in our world, He is most prominently... misunderstood. There is not another human being on earth whom I know personally, who could tackle a book subject like this as well as Judah Smith. To Judah, Jesus is everything. And from that platform he writes this book. I eagerly await its impact in my city, New York City, and beyond... its overdue.
C ARL L ENTZ, LEAD PASTOR ,
H ILLSONG C HURCH , N EW Y ORK C ITY
Every once in a while a book is written that does not only contain a powerful message but the author is a living embodiment of the message thus making the book all the more life changing! The book you are holding in your hands is one of those. As you read through this book you will discover that Jesus is not at all like you thought and so much more than you imagined.
C HRISTINE C AINE, FOUNDER
OF THE A21 C AMPAIGN
This book gives any readerregardless of where they are in their faith walkthe inspiration to redefine and reignite a new relationship with Jesus.
T OMMY B ARNETT, SENIOR PASTOR , P HOENIX F IRST
AND FOUNDER OF THE L OS A NGELES D REAM C ENTER
I am honoured that Judah considers me his Pastor. His understanding of who Christ is, of who he is in Christ, and his passion to see people know Jesus is contagious and well beyond his years. This is his life messageto discover the person of Christ and communicate the truth of who Jesus is. We may never know the fullness of the Son of Man this side of eternity and words may fail when we try to uncover who Jesus Is _____ , but Judahs revelation in this book will set you on a journey of falling even more in love with the unending characteristics of the greatest man who ever lived.
B RIAN H OUSTON, SENIOR PASTOR , H ILLSONG C HURCH
Who is Jesus to you? Finding the answer to this question will change your life forever. Judah Smith is on a mission to share the truth about Jesus, and if you are searching to know more, you will find it in Jesus Is _____ .
C RAIG G ROESCHEL, SENIOR PASTOR OF
L IFE C HURCH.TV AND AUTHOR OF S OUL D ETOX :
C LEAN L IVING IN A C ONTAMINATED W ORLD
I love this book because Judah Smith nails the big question of human existence. Everything else is minor compared to deciding who Jesus is, and what that means in our lives. Its that simple.
M ILES M C P HERSON, PASTOR, SPEAKER, AND
AUTHOR OF G OD IN THE M IRROR : D ISCOVERING
W HO Y OU W ERE C REATED TO B E
My good friend Judah Smith is the real deal, and might be the best communicator on the planet. This game-changing book will inspire, challenge, and jolt you toward the person of Jesus, reminding us that He in fact is true life. Judahs passion for people and spreading the gospel is evident throughout his writing, and I know Jesus Is _____ will be a message and movement that will transform the lives of many, and has already changed me.
B RAD L OMENICK, PRESIDENT OF C ATALYST
AND AUTHOR OF T HE C ATALYST L EADER
For so many of us, our concept of Jesus comes from culture and tradition, not what the Bible actually says. With compelling passion and creativity, Judah helps us look through the clutter of stereotypes and connects us to who Jesus really is. The truths in this book will change your life!
C HRIS H ODGES, SENIOR PASTOR , C HURCH OF
THE H IGHLANDS AND AUTHOR OF F RESH A IR
If you truly grasp the concept of this book it will change your life. We all have questions about our faith. Judah has a gift of navigating through all the religious rhetoric and sheds light on who God is, in a way Ive never seen before. At the end of this book I guarantee you will feel loved by your Creator.
J ASON K ENNEDY , E! N EWS CORRESPONDENT
Judah Smith is one of the best communicators I have ever heard. He is authentic, passionate, humorous, and wise beyond his years. This book will inspire you and make you laugh at the same time. It will also challenge and encourage you. As always, with Judah it is all about Jesus.
N ICKY G UMBEL, VICAR OF H OLY T RINITY
B ROMPTON AND PIONEER OF THE A LPHA C OURSE
The discussion of who Jesus would be began thousands of years before he was even born. Today, the discussion (and along with it, the confusion) continues. But in Jesus Is _____, my friend Judah Smith breaks down barriers and clears up confusion about the most influential personality the world has ever known. Whether you know, you think you know, or you have no concept who Jesus is, this book is a must-read!
E D Y OUNG, SENIOR PASTOR , F ELLOWSHIP C HURCH
AND AUTHOR OF O UTRAGEOUS , C ONTAGIOUS J OY
Judah Smith explains in such a clear and thoughtful manner who Jesus Christ is and what he means to our lives. In his book Jesus Is _____ , Judah presents an elaborate guide to the life of Christ, his sacrifice to save mankind, and the power of His grace. The love of Christ is such a revolutionary gift at work all around us. Judah Smith clearly has a servants heart and an extensive understanding of Christs nature. Jesus is our savior, our friend, our mentor, and our purpose in all things. Jesus Christ is alive, and this book paints that reality in beautiful and striking language.
P ASTOR M ATTHEW B ARNETT, COFOUNDER
OF THE L OS A NGELES D REAM C ENTER
Judah, through explaining who Jesus is, teaches how we as forgiven people have the supernatural strength to forgive others and live a blessed life of freedom. Why let your past failures hold you back when Jesus has already paid for them? Judah, as a positive force, teaches what he knows, loves, and believes in... Jesus. As hell often say Im a Jesus guy.
R YAN G OOD, STYLIST FOR J USTIN B IEBER
AND PRODUCER OF TV SHOW P UNK D
JESUS IS ______.
2013 by Judah Smith
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