This devotional was designed to be a companion to the film series of the same title. The series is free to watch as an app on any device. I think the book would make a great gift for those who have watched or are watching it so that they can dig a bit deeper into Scripture.

I found myself not quite liking the writing style of some of the readings as it reminds me of writings for teens.

The Moving Forward questions are thought-provoking and quite challenging!

Focusing on a different person each day who walked with Jesus, these devotionals are insightful and focused.

Whether or not you’ve watched the on-line series, you will still find this devotional insightful and valuable.

I generally don’t review non-fiction, but I was grateful to receive this ARC (advanced reader copy). These authors take turns writing on different topics, using a Scripture for their base text. (Common for devotionals.) They share their insights with interesting writing voices. A lot of times with devos, the writer or publisher will include a prayer for readers to pray. That always seems controlling and presumptive. But with The Chosen devotional, the authors include possible prayer topics. That honors readers who can then consider the list of topics and approach God in their own words. I much prefer this method.

The authors use mostly gender inclusive language, which was ideal for a devotional about Jesus, considering how He treated women in the first century, not to mention how He relates with us today. I appreciated this choice so that no reader needs to feel left out.

I read this over weeks rather than the forty days the title alludes to. Readers won’t have to feel they need to finish it in forty days. These devotionals are “meaty” and readers may want to contemplate what they’ve read for more than a day before moving to the next one.

Overall, I highly recommend this devotional. Very well done.

It can be difficult to enjoy a book that seeks to give fresh perspective on the gospels from the perspective of those who were there.

I love devotionals, but this one wasn't a favorite. Dry and not moving.

Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free, it had no bearing on the rating I have it.