I am a big fan of devotionals. I found this book to be almost like a bible study with the way the information was presented. It gives you a bible verse and insight on what the verse means. This helped me in my reading by presenting me with others’ thoughts on the verse. I would love to see this type of devotional on other Books of the Bible. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review. Receiving this book in this manner had no bearing on this review.

My favorite book in the Bible is the Gospel of John so I was definitely excited to get an ARC of this. I enjoy the devotionals and how deep they go. They make you think and really take apart each scripture by word. I loved it so much that I got a copy for my physical library. This is a great way to dive in and study the Gospel of John.

incredible, deep, and thought provoking.
This daily study through the gospel of John is well-written and highly recommended for any Christian.

Loved reading this! I wasn't sure what to expect, but this book is so much more than I first thought! So good!

This is a powerful book. It should be widely read. I could say more and more and justify why, but the book should be left to speak for itself. Don't miss out on what feels like an important publication.

This a great devotional to go through John. It has many writings from different teachers. I loved reading through all the different author’s writings. I highly recommend.

I was lucky enough to receive a free copy by of this book via netgalley! Very informative and useful!

A few weeks ago I set out to find a really great devotional. I didn't want something fluffy to make me feel good, but something deep and substantial. At the same time, I don't have a lot of time to pour into reading every day. I was excited to find this little devotional book, since it fits my requirements nicely. There are 365 devotions in this book, and they are all written by classic authors like Charles Spurgeon, Frances Havergal, Hudson Taylor Charles Finney, John Wesley, R.A. Torrey, and many others. The passages are deep and thought-provoking, but not very long. You can easily read through on in just a few minutes. I like the format of the book also. It is dated, so it's handy to keep up with where you are. The verses are in order, but you may read the same verse for a few days in a row, and read a different author's views each day. I have been spiritually strengthened over the last few weeks while I've been reading this devotional, and I can't wait to start over again in John 1 on January 1! The only drawback for me is that the author uses multiple versions of the Bible. (I only use the King James Bible.) If I'm not familiar with the verse as it's written in the book, I just look it up in my Bible.

WI don't know how many times in my life have I heard these words on a Sunday: "A reading from the Gospel of John..." So many times! What a blessing to have an in-depth study into the Gospel of John through this day by day devotional edited by Lance Wubbels. This book with words from Charles Spurgeon, Catherine Booth and John Wesley to name but a few is a resource for anyone seeking further study into God's powerful word. This book is not one to be read quickly but to be savored and studied and read yet again. We grow up with these words of wisdom read from a pulpit yet often it is a quiet moment of an evening when we take notice and hear it anew as though for the first time. I recommend this book with 5 stars. I received this book from the publisher with no obligation to review. hat a privilege to study the Gospel of John daily. With words from renowned

When my copy of Day by Day through the Gospel of John: 365 Timeless Devotions From Classic Writers compiled and edited by Lance Wubbels arrived for me to review, I was surprised by the quality of the book. It is a beautiful hardcover book with a ribbon to mark one's place over the course of the year. As this is a devotional I did not read it cover to cover but instead started reading it at the beginning when I received access on NetGalley and picked up with the appropriate day when the hardcover arrived in the mail.

The introduction by Lance Wubbels provides an excellent explanation of what this book is:
"Verse by verse, following the biblical text consecutively through the life of Jesus Christ, here are 365 devotional readings packed with profound biblical commentary, sound wisdom, and practical application for a Christian's daily walk."

Staring with January 1st and John 1:1 the reader is taken through the Book of John with Christian leaders and writers such as Alexander Whyte, Charles Spurgeon, Andrew Murray, Charles Finnay, Catherine Booth, and others. There are many days that I found particularly wonderful to read including February 23 which addressed one of my favorite Bible Verses - John 3:16. Alexander Maclaren writes "that however little I may love or think about Him [God], it does not make one ounce of difference as to the fact that He loves me." This is a great reminder in the middle of winter and each and every day of our lives.

I love the fact that Day by Day through the Gospel of John makes available the writings of very important scholars, leaders, and writers that otherwise would be difficult to obtain or read. Each day I have enjoyed opening the devotional to read the Word of God according to the Gospel of John and a reflection by a classic writer. The ribbon attached to the book makes it so easy to mark my place as we move through the calendar year.

In addition to the daily reflections, there is an introduction by Lance Wubbels, short biographies of the classic writers or contributors, and the ribbon bookmark. These only add to the value of this beautiful hardcover edition.

Personally, I really do find that each day speaks to me and I hope that you will also find this to be true. The text of the book is easy to read and I found it lays flat on the table which makes it easy to read. I recommend this book for those seeking a new way to study the Bible, those who enjoy devotionals, and those looking for a gift for a loved one.

Starting with January 1, Lance Wubbles takes you through the Gospel of John day by day beginning at verse 1, chapter 1. Each day starts with a verse and follows with a reflection and commentary of the verse and how we can meditate and reflect on how it is relevant in our current life. Each day is written by different contributors, historically, some of the best, who offers commentary and wisdom. I throughly enjoyed the 365 daily readings on John.

Overall, I thought that this work was well written and organized. I appreciated the variety of perspectives of this book with the different authors, along with the simple and short daily readings. There is something rewarding about slowing down and reading and studying through one Bible book at a time, instead of just reading a chapter or two quickly at a glance. I appreciated the thoroughness and thoughtfulness with which this work was compiled and clarity and challenges raised by each author.

This book is a 365-day devotional that progressively worked through the Gospel of John. Each day started with verses from John. The body of the devotion was taken from writings or sermons by well-known 1800s preachers and scholars. Many of the days were by Charles Spurgeon, Alexander Maclaren, and Joseph Parker, but there were also entries by S.D. Gordon, Andrew Murray, Alexander Whyte, George MacDonald, John Wesley, R. A. Torrey, Hudson Taylor, Matthew Henry, Charles Finney, Frances Ridley Havergal, Catherine Booth, and Adam Clarke.

Each day's devotion took about 2 or 3 minutes to read, though you might end up thinking about things they said throughout the day. Each entry stayed focused on the verses and on providing insights about the events or ideas expressed in them. If you prefer devotions that start with a cute story or take the verse out of context, then this might seem a little intense or dense. However, I don't think Christians will find any difficultly following what was written as they read like mini-sermons (not academic studies). I really enjoyed this devotional and hope the author does more along this style in the future.