Break Bread Together

WOW. This is a book that I didn't know I desperately needed until I picked it up. I am so thankful I was able to read through this. Jessica is so encouraging and relatable as she talks about our need for community in the way God desires. Throughout each chapter, she points everything to The Last Supper and how Jesus interacted with his friends. She uses Him as an example of how we can bless and be blessed by our Breaking Bread Community in deep and intimate ways. At the end of each chapter, she dedicates a portion to reflect on the Scripture used by asking questions, creating an action, and respond in prayer. This would be a great study to do together in a community group, although it is great to read as a personal study (like I did). This is such a great resource that I will probably use time and time again. Thank you Jessica for sharing your wisdom and heart through this book. I pray that will transform our lives as we seek to find our own Breaking Bread Community!

In Break Bread Together, Jessica Herberger shares some truths I've known for nearly two decades - not all friendships are the same, friendships aren't always organic, and breaking bread with people builds community among friends. In sharing these truths, however, the author uses the Last Supper as a teaching tool - and it is a brilliant add to my understanding of friendship, relationship and community.

Her premise is simple: "It turns out the Last Supper is not just a beautiful picture of community. It is an actual road map showing us how to nurture a Breaking Bread Community in our own lives!"

Again, what a brilliant and meaningful comparison.

Break Bread Together is organized somewhat like a good bible study. The author shares her personal history and struggles, some scripture and insight, then follows it up with questions and a guided prayer. It is a great format for the topic. The road map is laid out in well-scoped chapters, each based on a different aspect of the Last Supper scriptures, and covers topics on initiating friendships, expecting hurt, sharing biblical wisdom and building lasting communities of love. Lots of good stuff in here.

The writing is engaging, the topic deeply considered and the suggestions meaningful and complete.

I loved this book. It would be an amazing book club read, or even a great part of a small church group wanting to go deeper in relationship with one another. Likewise, it lends itself equally well to a more intimate and personal read as part of a greater understanding of Jesus, the Last Supper and our mandate to be in community with others. Definitely a five-star read!

This review is based on an advance copy read.

This book is so needed today. With all the natural isolation that is produced within a world full of technology Jess really lays out the importance of reclaiming close friendships and nurturing them like the gift they are. A truly profound message of how we should treat and value the most important relationships in life, modeled by Jesus. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to find authenticity in friendship and faith.

Awesome read! Really loved the personal touches to making long-lasting friendships and building a strong Breaking Bread Community. I would definitely recommend this to my friends as a book to further existing friendships and a great way to start new ones as well.

So many books about Communion and the Last Supper. What sets this one apart is Herberge's focus on the friendships around the table where Jesus sat with his disciples. She invites readers to practice hospitality and true kindness as we engage with others.

This is both a text and a workbook, with practical assignments at the end of each chapter. You will be led step by step through the reasons for, benefits of, and how-tos of spiritual friendships that ward off contemporary loneliness. Recommended for women with friends, women studying about drawing others into their circles, and for those who are forming new friendships along the way.