{"product_id":"go-deeper-encountering-gods-passion-9781614488859","title":"Go Deeper: Encountering God's Passion","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEncountering God Leads to Spiritual Intimacy and Transformation\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  Some believe that learning about God is like looking for something inside the refrigerator—the air is cool and you can never find what you’re looking for. Or perhaps the word \u003ci\u003eboring\u003c\/i\u003e best describes your experience of studying theology?\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  Bible studies about knowing God are often mechanical and systematic. In \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e, Ken Jung provides an alternative way—story theology for experiencing God. \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e invites you to explore your relationship with God by placing yourself into the biblical narratives. By doing so, readers will encounter the God who passionately pursues us with His sovereignty, holiness, presence, grace, and love. The result: we are transformed in the process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It is rare these days that you find a book that is so saturated with scripture. \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e is a thorough exposition rich in biblical story and tradition. We should applaud the serious nature of this work. It will serve the people of God well in forming them in Christlikeness.”\u003cbr\u003e  - \u003cb\u003eBILL HULL\u003c\/b\u003e, Author of \u003ci\u003eThe Disciple Making Pastor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Disciple Making Church\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eChoose the Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  “Through the power of story--God's story and yours--Ken Jung leads us into an enriching discovery of God's distinct attributes. More than that, we are invited to lean fully into experiencing those traits in our daily relationship with the Lord. Explore the Word with this good teacher, and with an open mind and heart you will undoubtedly be led into a fuller knowledge of Almighty God. Enter and \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e--you'll be glad you did.”\u003cbr\u003e  - \u003cb\u003eSTEPHEN A. MACCHIA, \u003c\/b\u003eFounder and President of \u003ci\u003eLeadership Transformations\u003c\/i\u003e, the Director of the Pierce Center at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eBecoming A Healthy Church\u003c\/i\u003e (Baker Books) and \u003ci\u003eCrafting A Rule of Life\u003c\/i\u003e (InterVarsity\/Formatio)\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  “Ken Jung has put together years of insightful analysis into an easy-to-read, yet profound book. At whatever stage of spiritual maturity you find yourself, I highly recommend you that you put \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e on your list of 'must reads.'”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e- BRETT HILLIARD\u003c\/b\u003e, Lead Pastor; Island ECC (Evangelical Community Church), Hong Kong\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  “A very helpful book, packed with accessible wisdom. The focus on 'Story Theology' enables Ken to move helpfully between asking questions of the narratives to the narrative asking questions of the reader. His focus throughout is on spiritual formation through real experiences of God. As someone who works with Christians in recovery, I can clearly see how this would ground them in their understanding of the nature of God, in their understanding of the Bible, and being able to relate to what they read to real life situations.”\u003cbr\u003e  - \u003cb\u003eSTUART LEITCH\u003c\/b\u003e, Former Pastor of Alma Church, Bristol, UK; presently working in Christian Addiction Recovery through Crisis Centre Ministries and the Life Recovery Group, Bristol, UK\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  “As I read \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e, I was first captivated by the term 'story theology'. Ken's writing style is engaging and it kept me motivated as he traced some of the familiar stories of Scripture. This book brings new insights into the stories we love and challenges us to go deeper in applying these timeless truths in our own life. Great read!”\u003cbr\u003e  - \u003cb\u003eRON EDMONDSON\u003c\/b\u003e, Lead Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Lexington, Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e richly reveals God’s character as He is revealed in the Scriptures. Ken Jung makes the familiar stories of the Bible come alive and more appealing with easy-to-understand presentations on God’s attributes. In this book we discover how God relates to us in different ways and situations in life. It’s essential in life and ministry to go deep in our theology. \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e will serve as a valuable resource for personal spiritual growth and development, small group ministry, and sermon preparation.   \u003cbr\u003e  - \u003cb\u003eREV. PRISCO M. ALLOCOD\u003c\/b\u003e, President of the Evangelical Free Church of the Philippines\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  “Ken Jung's book \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e skillfully uses the Scriptures and points the reader to the major theme of the Bible, the glorious person of God. To read the stories of the Bible and to miss the God behind the stories is to misread the Bible.”\u003cbr\u003e  - \u003cb\u003eDR. BILL THRASHER, \u003c\/b\u003eProfessor; Moody Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  “If you want to truly connect other people, you must relate to them at a heart level, at the level of feelings, fears, frustrations, joys, hopes, and aspirations. This is the stuff of stories. \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e shows how to mine these priceless elements from both Scripture and real life...and in the process to enjoy deep and exhilarating relationships with both God and the people around you.”\u003cbr\u003e  - \u003cb\u003eKEN SANDE,\u003c\/b\u003e Founder of Peacemaker Ministries and Relational Wisdom 360\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  “Dr. Jung's work in this volume is both outstanding and remarkable! I enjoyed reading every word of \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e because his storytelling style made Biblical truth come alive and he made it relevant and applicable in my personal life as well as my professional practice. He has succeeded in somehow making these profound relational truths simple and fun to read. I recommend this to all believers as well as seekers!”\u003cbr\u003e  - \u003cb\u003eMELVIN WAIHONG WONG\u003c\/b\u003e, Ph.D. California Licensed Psychologist; former Professor of Psychiatry and former Director of the Pastoral Counseling Program, Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  “This is what we long for…to \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e with God. It’s what we long for those we are discipling…for them to \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e with God. Pastor Ken Jung has blessed us with a highly usable, practical tool that challenges us all to grow in the depth of our walk with God as we come to know God through His amazing attributes. Let me urge you strongly to dive in and go deep!”\u003cbr\u003e  - \u003cb\u003eRON KING\u003c\/b\u003e, Lead Pastor of Bridges Community Church, Fremont, California\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  “Every life tells a story and the LORD has chosen to reveal Himself in His Scriptures through lives! Ken Jung draws out these pictures nicely – scripturally saturated, delightfully devotional and wonderfully contemporary – have fun going deeper to know Him!”\u003cbr\u003e  - \u003cb\u003eREV CHUA CHUNG KAI\u003c\/b\u003e, Chairman of the Evangelical Free Church of Singapore\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  “Story theology is a compelling, engaging way to encounter the Bible and all of its interactions. This is especially useful for new believers who don’t have in-depth knowledge of the Bible or spiritual maturity. \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e, by Ken Jung, is an excellent resource and teaching tool. It’s evident that Ken has spent countless hours researching and creating this book. I believe this is a very effective way to introduce new believers (and even those who haven’t yet made a decision to follow Christ) to the infallible truths found in God’s Word.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e- JAMES STEINER\u003c\/b\u003e, CEO of Men's Ministry Catalyst\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  “Every person has a story and making sense of that story requires one to connect with the account of God's gracious work in this world. Ken Jung offers a refreshing look at God's character and challenges each reader to let Scripture form one's life. This book reflects his passion for individuals to \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e in relationship with the living God!”\u003cbr\u003e  - \u003cb\u003eDAVID M. JONES, JR.\u003c\/b\u003e, Lead Pastor of Bethel Grove Bible Church, Ithaca, NY\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  “With insight, passion, and logic, Ken Jung leads us to the one Hero in the Bible's story, God himself. Filled with Scripture, clear illustrations and careful attention to the Bible's story, \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e reads like a 21st century version of \u003ci\u003eKnowing God\u003c\/i\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e- ROB PENNER\u003c\/b\u003e, Pastor and Missionary in East Asia for 25 years\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  “I encourage you to read \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e with a highlighter and an open Bible. Dr. Jung has emphasized the basic fundamentals of the Christian faith in a refreshing way. I hope this work receives a wide reading. Today's church is learning that far from a being a mystical term, spiritual formation is the normative pattern of growth for every believer. Read \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e by yourself or with your small group and deepen your walk with Christ!”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e- DR. PAUL PETTIT\u003c\/b\u003e, Director of Placement and Adjunct Professor in Pastoral Ministries and Spiritual Formation, Dallas Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  “Story Theology is drawing spiritual lessons from some of the narratives in the greatest-of-all storybooks, the Bible. That's what Ken does in \u003ci\u003eGo Deeper\u003c\/i\u003e. Personal examples, helpful summary lists of other Scripture verses relating to the topic of hand, and insightful questions to bring the lessons to a personal level, make this a unique and useful book.”\u003cbr\u003e  -\u003cb\u003eDAVE AUFRANCE\u003c\/b\u003e, Missionary in Hong Kong for 38 years with Evangelical Friends--Eastern Region and One Mission Society Church and Pastor of RiverGrace International Christian Fellowship\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDedication    \u003cbr\u003e  Acknowledgements    \u003cbr\u003e  Foreword    \u003cbr\u003e  Introduction    \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  1    What Is Story Theology?    \u003cbr\u003e  2    Creation: God’s Power and Eternal Nature    \u003cbr\u003e  3    Adam and Eve: God’s Judgment    \u003cbr\u003e  4    Joseph: God’s Sovereignty    \u003cbr\u003e  5    Moses: God’s Holiness    \u003cbr\u003e  6    Naomi: God’s Justice and Redemptive Community    \u003cbr\u003e  7    Mephibosheth: God’s Grace    \u003cbr\u003e  8    Elijah: God’s Knowledge and Presence    \u003cbr\u003e  9    Esther: God’s Immutability and Faithfulness\u003cbr\u003e  10  Prodigal Sons: God’s Love\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e  About the Author\u003cbr\u003e  Appendix: The Names of God\u003cbr\u003e  Endnotes","brand":"Morgan James Publishing llc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359739773271,"sku":"9781614488859","price":22.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781614488859.jpg?v=1754125564","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/go-deeper-encountering-gods-passion-9781614488859","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}