Like all of Zondervan’s gift books, 10 Minutes in the Word: John makes a
crisp, handsome gift and boasts the same high quality of writing, insight, and
publishing that Zondervan is known for.
This small, red and gold hardcover
book is a welcoming devotional, emitting an aura of solitude and serenity. The
simplicity of it—ample white space evoking contemplation, and no pictures—emits
an aura of solitude. It has a presentation page and cloth bookmark. The book
contains 46 devotionals. Each devotional includes approximately 10 verses to
read and one or two of those typed out, a 1-2 page devotional thought, a
prayer, and words and questions for reflection. This book would work equally
well for solitary or group devotions.
One of this devotional book’s best
features is that it makes the reader open his Bible. Each entry gives the
reader a few Psalms to read. The reader is given an excerpt in the book but
must open his Bible to read all of the verses.
Theologian D.A. Carson writes, “John
is simple enough for a child to read and complex enough to tax the mental
powers of the greatest minds.” This devotional urges readers to shun self-absorption
and to seek God’s face. Readers hear messages of dependence and of thirst being
quenched. Reminders that love for God should motivate how we treat others.
The
publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through
BookSneeze®. I was not required to write a positive review.
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