Because of Bethlehem: Discover the Power of Love and Hope

CAS: Max Lucado is an excellent writer. His still is easy to read. His personal experiences bring the meaning of the chapter relatable. His use of humor adds to the readability. The chapters are short and easy to read. A friend read it in 1 morning. I spread it out for a bible study. Truly a meaningful addition to advent and all year round. I learned so much to apply. Truly a blessing.
The book includes an advent study at the end written by another author with scripture and relevant hymns. I recommend this book. I also purchased the DVD which is great

United States on Mar 01, 2023

Liz Edmonds: I purchased this book years ago but it just sat on my Kindle. I determined to read it this year. Wow! I really wish, but I really wasn't ready to hear the message. This year it hit me right between the eyes.

United States on Dec 27, 2022

B. Schultz: I thoroughly enjoyed this Advent book for the second year in a row. However, this year I also read the end story that Max wrote to make us aware of the spiritual battles happening all around us. Christ is our Saviour! All worship goes to Him!

United Kingdom on Dec 30, 2020

melyssa57 (A Page Before Bedtime dot com): I purchased a Kindle copy of Because of Bethlehem: Every Day a Christmas, Every Heart a Manger by Max Lucado in order to participate in an online Bible study with Proverbs 31 Ministries. In addition to the book, I was able to take advantage of the supplemental materials included in the study.

This book was a quick read, making it a benefit during one of the more busier times of the year. I found the stories easy to digest, often completing a chapters while waiting in line at the grocery store or on my lunch break at work. As a Christian, I found the themes fairly elementary. Lucado added a lot of personal anecdotes, which made him more relatable to the reader. But if I am honest, I really didn't have any big aha! moments with this book. It was a fun read for the Christmas season that reminded me of things I already knew.

Proverbs 31 Ministries motto goes something like: Your life may be crazy, but your Bible study doesn't have to be. I think this study was a good example of that. It's as light read about an important topic that reminds the reader of the reason for the season.

Recommendation: I think this book would be a good selection for someone young in...

United States on Dec 23, 2019

Judy Lamb: This book is only second to the Bible, because it explains the Bible’s content in the most clear and understandable way. I learned that the angel choir at Jesus birth wasn’t about the joy of a baby being born, Jesus, King, but it was all heaven invited to witness the greatest gift God gave, His Son, and heaven came to worship Him; God’s amazing grace saving those who believe.

Canada on Dec 22, 2019

Lydia Andrews: Enjoy all his books.

Canada on Mar 17, 2018

Madalyn Mathis: I have read Because of Bethlehem: Love is Born, Hope Is Here, by Max Lucado as an Advent study. I have found it to be a very inspirational book. It strengthened my faith by reminding me of the great truth of Immanuel, God with us. It could be read at any time and inspire and strength a Christian in remembering the great work of God on our behalf. I just smile when I think of the chapter God Has a Face, (“and the Word became Flesh and made His dwelling among us.”) The book is an easy read. Lucado is so down to earth and humorous as he speaks to our heart. I recommend this book to a believer who wants to continue to grow as a Christian and also to a seeker who wants to come to know God. It has certainly been a part of making my Christmas celebration a true celebration. The book includes an Advent devotional guide. It also includes a fiction writing, "An Angel’s Story.” The fiction, just like many of Lucado’s illustrations in the book really caused me to think. I do recommend this book.

United States on Dec 27, 2017

Kristin B.Kristin B.: Christmas has always been my favorite holiday, mostly because of the magic of the season. Not Santa Claus (although he is certainly a fun part now that I have kids!) but remembering that Jesus is the reason for the season. I saw this book last year but it was well into the Christmas season and I wanted to read it at the beginning of December. I remembered it a few weeks ago and decided to buy it so I could read it right away when December arrived!

"The Christmas promise is this: we have a Savior, and his name is Jesus."

Because of Bethlehem is a wonderful book to read during the season of Advent to contemplate what happened over 2,000 years ago in a stable in Bethlehem. The book doesn't only talk about Christmas but everything in it ties into Christmas so it creates a big picture of how everything ties together. I purchased the Kindle edition and 53% of the book is the story. Following the story are four weeks of Advent devotions with lots of thought-provoking questions. At the end is a novella entitled An Angel's Story, told from the viewpoint of Gabriel, the angel who told Mary she was going to be the mother of Christ.

I'm so happy I remembered this book...

United States on Dec 06, 2017

B: Great book!!

United Kingdom on Jan 09, 2017

I. Harris: Not a daily advent resource but a good read non the less.

United Kingdom on Dec 02, 2016