Review of Donkeys are not the Problem - Who are the riders?

[Quentin Russel]

I know there was significance in Jesus riding a donkey into Jerusalem before his trial, conviction and crucifixion, so I will first re-read this part of the New Testament. I will need to read this entire book before I understand and accept the importance of donkeys in scripture.

Re-reading the New Testament account of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey before diving into this book seems like a thoughtful approach!

[mrlefty0706]

"Donkeys are not the Problem - Who are the riders?" by Kemas Lift is an adult Christian book that studies the donkey in the Bible and their riders. The book then uses this information by relating it to modern life. Donkeys existed in the Garden of Eden and were named by Adam and whatever Adam named an animal has remained for all time since God created man. Donkeys follow orders from men, and they are very loyal. They have been used to guard sheep and goats from many predators. The author tells the story of Balaam who cursed the Israelites even though God told him not to do so. While riding his donkey Balaam saw angels appear three times to try and stop him. His donkey knew to stop, but Balaam beat the donkey to keep going. Having read the Bible, I look forward to reading the Bible scriptures again and reviewing the explanations of the scriptures. The author speaks in literal and metaphorical terms, and he believes the word donkey is used to symbolize goals and desires. The metaphors are confusing as are some of Lift’s concepts. Humans should live their lives in service to God. The official reviewer gave this book 3 out of 5-stars because some of the concepts are confusing and do not flow very well. Lift found the book educational and liked the comparisons between the Bible stories and modern life.

[SophiaNd]

Its amazing that I am just learning from this review that Donkeys are loyal animals capable of creating strong bonds, and that they are territorial and often guard sheep and goats from predators. This book sounds like an interesting read. Congratulations on BOTD.

[Emmanuel Abiodun Olutayo]

"Donkeys are not the Problem - Who are the Riders?" by Kemas Lift Goforward is a thought-provoking adult Christian book that places caution on our attitudes as we go about life. Goals and desires should be pursued truly but with purpose. Congrats on being BOTD. Nice review.

[twinkle09]

I am not well familiarised with Bible and its teachings. But i have read a few stories on it. I think this book needs a basic undrstanding of the Bible, i am going to pass on this. Thanks for a well described review!

[Armin1]

Tha author's take on donkeys makes one think. What was the purpose of donkeys in the Bible? The author discusses several Bible verses like the story of Balaam that makes the readers understand better.

[Runan]

The book is weaved excellently to present the purpose of a donkey in Bible. Through metaphors, the author explains how symbolically donkeys stand for goals in life. The author explains many Bible verses.

[Bethel Saint Bright]

As soon as I saw a donkey mentioned in connection to the Bible, the story of Balaam and Ballack came to mind. I look forward to the donkey lessons I can learn from the book.

[Hydah Katrina Kerry]

This review's first and second paragraphs gave the book a clear introduction. Being a Christian, I would like to explore the biblical scriptures in this book and compare them to my previous understanding. Good job.

[Harmen Aerts]

After reading this review I understand the intention of the author a lot better. The book explores Bible stories with the donkeys being particularly important and being the hingepoint of metaphors. I'm familiar with books such as this having read a large number of Christian books with similar teaching methods. The concept of the book sounds interesting to me and I will probably be checking this book out in the near future.

[Ohanele Chinonyerem]

The book emphasizes the relevance of donkeys and the importance of being a good rider, and I appreciate that it includes a lot of Bible verses.

[Amy_Jackson]

I've never viewed donkeys in the light in which they're viewed in this book. I had no idea that they were territorial animals. This is quite enlightening.

[Wayne Njoroge]

This looks intriguing. The book offers a look at donkeys and their significance as referenced from the Bible. The book also explores concepts such as purpose and humility.

[Narra Uday]

Your survey gives a balanced and insightful investigate of
Donkeys Are Not the Issue Who Are the Riders? by Kemas Lift Go forward. You obviously frame the book's emphasis on the scriptural job of jackasses and their representative importance, particularly comparable to human reason and confidence. Your synopsis of the Balaam story actually catches one of the book's critical illustrations—how individuals, like Balaam, may neglect to perceive divine direction notwithstanding obvious indicators. I value your bits of knowledge in the book's intricacy. Your perception that the blend of exacting and figurative language makes it hard to follow is important, as it features the test of deciphering the creator's expected message. The possibility that jackasses represent human objectives and wants is fascinating in any case, as you call attention to, and may not be quickly obvious to all perusers. Your scrutiny of the weighty utilization of sacred writing is especially helpful for potential perusers who might not have broad Bible knowledge, as you propose this could affect perception. In spite of these difficulties, you recognize the book's assets, like its well-altered areas of strength for content between the Book of Scriptures stories and current life, and its instructive worth. Your decent methodology featuring the two upsides and hardships—causes your 3 out of 5 stars rating to feel fair and very much contemplated. This is a useful survey for perusers thinking about the book, particularly those searching for a profound, sacred text based investigation of confidence and reason.

[Soumyadeep Charan]

I appreciated the author’s integration of scripture and the parallels between biblical stories and modern life. However, like you, I found some metaphors and concepts challenging to follow, and the heavy use of scripture could feel overwhelming at times.

That said, I found the overarching message—living a purposeful, God-centered life—to be inspiring. Your balanced review captured both the strengths and weaknesses of the book well, and I enjoyed reflecting on your insights.