Jennifer Ji-Hye Ko

He Loved Them

Christian Living

“How we approach human beings portrayed in the Bible matters. Whenever we speak on biblical narratives, it is a retelling of another image bearer's story who is not here to fill in the details. It is easy to snatch a hot take from their stories without dipping a toe into their real human experience—the emotional, mental, social, cultural, and systemic nuances of it all. In He Loved Them, Jessica invites us to immerse ourselves into the humanity displayed in the gospel narratives—the complex, soil-soaked, screaming hot mess of life. She magnifies for us the posture of Christ's unashamed love for needy humans while spurring us on to love and action as Christ Himself displays—with tenderness, patience, and generosity. Anyone who feels inadequate or unseen in the trials of life will find solace in these pages. Anyone who struggles to see themselves in the gospel narratives will find their perspective broadened. Like your favorite gift-bearing auntie, Jessica guides readers through hard stories with wit and expertly placed superhero references, all the while wrapping the reader in kindness that leads to conviction, compassion, and comfort.”