The Jesus Lens
Confusion abounds about the Bible and what it intends to say about God. Is he a demanding deity, or a tender Abba? How do we reconcile the Old and New Testament depictions of God and come away from reading the Bible inspired to greater trust in the Father rather than condemned in our failures? Many have given up reading Scripture because they are either intimidated by its content or confused about how to interpret it. However, by looking at the whole of Scripture through the revelation of Jesus we can see that it was never intended to be a book of rules, but an unfolding story to show us who God is and how he thinks. In this series Wayne Jacobsen wants to help you read the Bible through the lens of Jesus that not only makes it easier to understand, but also resolves the seeming inconsistencies in its message and content. For 40 years Wayne has been a student of Scripture mining it for wisdom, encouragement, and insights that helped him follow God more accurately and he hopes you will find the same treasure in its pages.
These recordings were completed in May 2011 in Indiana. It is available by free audio from the Lifestream Currents Podcast through the iTunes store, and will soon be available online by video or through purchase of our 3 DVD set (see below).
- Part 1: Introduction and The Gospels
- Part 2: Acts and the Epistles
- Part 3: The Old Testament
Video links will be turned on for these pages when they are ready for release.
The Jesus Lens: Reading Scripture in Light of His Revelation
$34.95 (Trailview Media • 3 DVD set)
If you've ever felt that the Bible was too long, too confusing, or full of unresolved contradictions THE JESUS LENS was designed for you. This revelation penned through the hearts of people across centuries was never intended to be read as the owner’s manual for religious training, but as an unfolding story of God making himself known in course of human history.
Now you can read the Scriptures with greater understanding, confidence, and personal engagement that will become a treasured guide in your own spiritual journey.
These twenty-minute sessions are perfect for group study or personal reflection as THE JESUS LENS helps you:
- Appreciate the Bible as a love letter from God
- Learn how to interpret Scripture as a story that culminates in the person of Jesus
- Take the confusion out of seemingly contradictory passages
- Develop an overview of the Bible so you can read it in context
- Discover how this book can inspire you to greater trust and freedom in God's life
Bonus question and answer sessions that Wayne hosted between sessions are also included.
ENDORSEMENTS
THE JESUS LENS material is excellent. Fresh, relevant and anointed.
- David, retired teacher in Ashford, Ireland
I love everything about it, especially what it says about the Bible being a love letter. This has breathed new life into my Bible reading!
- Julie, mother of three in California
These sessions opened up a fresh way of looking at the Scriptures as God's unfolding love story through the lens of His son, Jesus.
- Barry, retired military in Virginia
I feel like I've been handed a missing piece of my heart. (The Bible has often been just another source of shame. Now I can see how God is restoring it to its proper and useful place in my life.)
- Susan, former slave of shame
- Dawn, a member of the studio audience