In the Footsteps of Jesus: A chronological journey through the gospels set in the geography, politics, people, power, culture and history of the day - Paperback

by Stuart Robert (Author)

The only reliable account of the life of Jesus, the Son of God, is the four gospels in the Bible. Whilst there are numerous authenticating secular letters, it is primarily the gospel accounts that present the greatest story of all time, the life and ultimate death of Jesus. Jesus lived for just thirty-three years and travelled no more than a couple of hundred kilometres in any direction. He lived at the time of seemingly ultimate power, that of the Roman Emperors, yet He discussed politics only once, when the issue of taxation was used to try and trap him. He penned no letters and left no monuments, yet His life and death changed the entire world through the redemptive power of the cross. All of this is told in the rich fabric of the gospels.It is a story unparalleled in the history of the world, a story that brings the author and perfector of our faith to life. A story of Jesus who fulfilled every requirement of the law and the Old Covenant, and ushered in the New Covenant of Grace; of unmerited, undeserved, unfathomable favour upon the lives of all who believe. It is a story of Jesus, whose life and death made us completely righteous, not because of anything we did, but because of everything He did. It is a story of love so divine and of grace so deep that it deserves to be told in many different ways, as the gospels do so beautifully. The gospels are not a chronological story of the life and times of Jesus though. They are four unique but complimentary accounts, written by different men to different audiences and contain different and similar stories of the life of Jesus. Whilst there are thousands of books on the gospels and each has been a blessing, there is space for yet one more book to build on this certainty. A harmonised chronologically presented gospel account of Jesus set in the geography, politics, people, power, culture and history of the day so the reader can walk with Jesus over his thirty three years as he crawled, walked and died on earth. This book is not meant as a commentary or an academic treatise, merely an opportunity to read every word of the four gospels woven into the time and setting of the historical truth of the Saviour of the world

Author Biography

Stuart currently serves his nation as a member of the Australian Parliament representing the northern Gold Coast electorate of 'Fadden' in the House of Representatives, a seat he has held since 2007. He has been a Minister of State, serving at different times as the Assistant Minister for Defence, the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Minister for Human Services and the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC. Prior to entering Parliament, he co-owned a medium sized Information Technology company that was twice named as one of the fastest growing 100 companies in Australia. He previously served in the Australian Army for twelve years as an infantry and intelligence corps officer and is a graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy and a top ten graduate of the Royal Military College Duntroon. He saw operational service in 1998 on the PNG Island of Bougainville following the devastating civil war. He was a founding director of Watoto Australia and a member of the Watoto International board. Based in Uganda, Watoto operates the world's largest non-institutional orphan care program and is now exporting this program globally. He holds a Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons). Stuart's previous books include 'Hope the Watoto Journey' and 'The trial of Lieutenant General Hiroshi Tamura: a question of command responsibility'. He is married to his beautiful wife Chantelle and has three sons. He loves four wheel driving with his family, paragliding, learning Chinese, playing the piano and serving in his local church.