The word *hope* has been thrown around a lot over the past few years, and it seems to me that it may have lost some of its meaning. When the *hope* that people think they are getting turns to dismay, disappointment, and disillusionment, it may be a wake-up call that the focus is not on the Messiah.Ronnie Floyd, a pastor, has recently written Our Last Great Hope: Awakening the Great Commission. While the "last great" part of it may seem rather fatalistic, in a greater sense, it is. He wants the reader to appreciate that there are millions (or perhaps billions) of people dwelling on earth who have not heard the good news and are not saved.
His argument is that rather than tithe, pray for a handful of missionaries, and move on with your life, you should be active--evaluating yourself and your commitment, engaging and enthusing your church, "talking" Jesus daily, and reaching the next generation now.
As someone who routinely tutors "the next generation" and has conversations with them about their priorities, their goals, and their lives, I can attest that this is one of the greater challenges. As the author expresses, however, it is Our Last Great Hope.
I think this book would be especially useful when read as a group -- women's or men's groups at church, church leadership, college-age group, or any other similar group.
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