In Hebrews 13, the writer gives a “paraenesis” that outlines some of the moral imperatives for God’s people. Jon promised additional resources for each category that are listed here to help in our walks with Jesus and one another.
* For ease of putting this together, all links below go to the behemoth Amazon. Keep in mind, many of the titles below can be borrowed from Jon (just ask), rented from the library or purchased from Peregrine, your local book store.
** If you don’t want read the whole book…just search the title and “quotes” in the google machine or “book review” to get the gist. If you find something helpful, let’s get coffee and talk about it.
Brotherly Love
The Four Loves - C.S. Lewis - “To love is to be vulnerable.” - Lewis looks at the 4 unique Greek words for love.
Life Together - Dietrich Boenhoeffer - A treatise for community during highly pressurized times.
When the Church Was a Family - Joseph Hellerman - Formation in the setting of community.
Loving the Way Jesus Loves - Philip Ryken - Recommended by Anthony and Beth
Hospitality
The Gospel Comes With A House Key - Rosaria Butterfield - One of the all time great books on Christian hospitality.
A Meal with Jesus - Tim Chester - Chester looks at the life of Jesus through the lens of meals.
Visiting Prisoners//Remembering those Persecuted
Foxes Book of Martyrs - John Foxe - A classic collection of martyrs, persecution, and suffering the church has faced throughout it’s history.
Operation World - A prayer guide that gives info and needs throughout the global church.
Marriage and Sexuality
The Meaning of Marriage - Tim and Kathy Keller - A must read for a gospel-centered understanding of marriage.
Rid of My Disgrace - Justin and Lindsay Holcomb - A book that gives help and pathways of healing who have suffered from sexual assault.
The Soul of Desire - Curt Thomspon - A Christian neuroscientist gives a holistic approach on what it means to be human.
Money
The Treasure Principle - Randy Alcorn - A short book on how the gospel fuels generosity.
Redeeming Money - Paul Tripp - It’s a Paul Tripp book, so that means “Jesus, Jesus Jesus” and “Your Heart, your heart, your heart.” applied to money.
You Are What You Love - James K.A. Smith - It’s not directly about money, but addresses the heart and habits that apply to how we use our resources.
Leadership//Church Membership
The Pastor - Eugene Peterson - Euguene’s perspective on church leadership, especially in these United States has shaped me profoundly.
The Imperfect Pastor - Zach Eswine - Another “must read” for church leaders from one of my favorite professors in seminary.
Way of the Dragon, Way of the Lamb - Kyle Strobel and Jamin Goggin - A helpful critique of modern evangelicalism with a clear path forward for Christ’s people.