About seven years ago, my then regional overseer in the Vineyard movement asked me to come and meet a young Ph.D. grad who was in his church and interested in the practical work of the Kingdom. He introduced me to Rob (Putty) Putman. Now, at that time, many people were asking me for interviews and ways to gain a better understanding of becoming practitioners of Kingdom ministry. I always assumed they were curious and dabbling. With Putty, it felt different. As you read this book, you will see what I mean. Putty is a gifted teacher.
Putty is deep and gifted at raising people up to understand the truth of the Kingdom. Live Like Jesus explores some of the hard questions we have all been asking (or have not realized we have been asking). Putty challenges us to step beyond what we have concluded or been told in order to see the work Christ has done and the life we are meant to live. You will see this early on, starting in chapter 2, his chapter on “The Gospel I Thought I Knew.”
Chapter 4, which discusses “The True Gospel” and how Jesus destroyed the works of the devil, is near to my heart, as I dealt with this subject in my first book. Putty shares a side to this subject that will invite you to make this your life’s work.
I could go on, but you need to explore this one for yourself.
As you read Live Like Jesus, you will be challenged and called higher to the realities that await us in this life of righteousness and true identity. Be prepared to be stretched and increased to live a life in the Kingdom that started and ends in deep relationship with the Father.
Loosen your belt, ’cause it is a full-meal deal. Then tighten your seat belt, ’cause it is quite a ride.
Robby Dawkins, international speaker and ministry equipper; author, Do What Jesus Did