Love this book.

Якось надто примітивно та банально, як на мене.

The imagination of God's grace is presented beautifully and romantically by Lucado, via analysis of the "Our Father..." I had never imagined such beauty and such a visualization of the heart of God.
Read it three times.

Great book to understand the house of God

Overall impression from just a general read through is that this is a pretty decent book that I'd like to read more slowly through at a later date. Lucado has a way with words, part of the reason I believe he is so popular, but I think he makes some good points. Not sorry I picked this one up at the library sale.

Another beautiful book by Max Lucado... inspires heartfelt prayers and closeness to our Lord.

I really enjoy Lucado's writing style and this book was no exception. Based on the Lord's Prayer, the imagery used to take you to a different room in God's House for every line was very effective. I won't think of the Lord's Prayer the same way again; it has taken on new life and I'm thankful to have it fresh in my mind.

I bought and read this book years ago when it first came out, at a time when I was devouring most of Max Lucado's books, and, if truth be told, cannibalising many of them for striking sermon illustrations. However, this one disappointed me somewhat as I felt it wasn't as fresh as some of his other books, and that the extended metaphor he used of the Lord's Prayer being "The Great House of God" was over-extended. Partially as a result this was the last of his books that I bought and read. Having returned to it again recently since I was preparing a new series on The Lord's Prayer, my misgivings are sadly the same, and there are many, many better commentaries and devotionals on this core Christian prayer. His writing style is as fresh as it ever was, but this is just not him at his best.

Max Lucado is always good. He makes the bible open up to me.

great

My husband and our friend love this book. I think it depends on where we are in our spiritual walk. I think some days it might feed me and others, I'm left dry. Well laid out and good use of the Lord's prayer to walk us through God's house.

This is a review of The Great House of God by Max Lucado, published in 1997 by Thomas Nelson. In this book, Lucado uses the Lord’s Prayer as a framework to guide readers in surrendering every aspect of their lives, envisioning it through the metaphor of their life as a house. He intends for this book to serve as a blueprint for discovering peace, joy, and love in a deeper relationship with God.

Max Lucado, a widely admired Christian author and pastor, is known for his warm, descriptive, and easily understandable writing style. In The Great House of God, he employs his signature pastoral and encouraging tone to walk readers through the practical and detailed teachings found in the Lord’s Prayer. Each line of the prayer is presented as a different room in the house of our lives, where we learn to make God our true home.

While Lucado draws on the insights of other authors and his own practical ideas to illustrate the meaning behind each line of the Lord’s Prayer, he largely avoids delving into historical or theological analysis. Though those familiar with the theological background of the Lord’s Prayer may not find groundbreaking insights, they will still appreciate Lucado’s gentle challenge and his unique way of making complex concepts accessible.

Using the Lord's Prayer as a blueprint, Lucado invites readers to explore the spiritual house God has designed for them. Throughout The Great House of God, Max Lucado encourages readers to feel the warmth of God's love in the living room, find spiritual nourishment in the kitchen, experience the joy of community in the family room, and discover the gift of forgiveness as they walk through the hallway.

As a student in the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program at Kairos University, I read The Great House of God by Max Lucado not for theological or historical contexts, but because it offers a uniquely practical perspective on the Lord's Prayer.

Max Lucado’s The Great House of God is organized into fifteen short chapters, each thoughtfully designed with ample white space for a pleasant reading experience. The chapters include explorations into: "A Home for Your Heart," "When Your Heart Needs a Father," "Where Trust Begins," "A Heavenly Affection," "Where Man Covers His Mouth," "Touching the King's Heart," "How God Reveals His Will," "Because Someone Prayed," "God's Abundance Table," "The Roof," "Grace Received," "Grace Given," "Learning to Live Together," "Satan," and "Relying on God's Power." Each chapter explores different aspects of the Lord’s Prayer, culminating in a comprehensive guide to creating a spiritual home in your heart.

As a read, The Great House of God by Max Lucado is a valuable resource for exploring the Lord's Prayer and its practical applications. Lucado’s metaphorical approach makes the prayer’s teachings accessible and relatable. I recommend using this book for personal reflection or group study to deepen your understanding of how the Lord’s Prayer can transform your spiritual life. However, the Lord’s Prayer is not a prayer for individuals but for the community. I think at face value Lucado’s book may privatize the prayer too much. We cannot do it alone, and I would suggest making this read a communal exploration.