"The goal of this simple book is to help Christians gain a Jesus-centered, gospel-focused mentality while reading and applying the Scripture and living together in the community of the church. Consider this book a quick start guide to help create a Christ-centered life and ministry trajectory. There really is a way to read, apply, preach, serve, and live with Jesus as the Hero that keeps the gospel of God's sovereign grace front and center in everything. We are not heroes; we are sinners, failures, and weaklings-- the not-nobles of the world. Attempting to become a spiritual hero or to cultivate a heroic image is an empty, vain, hollow, and hopeless pursuit. There is only one Hero-- Jesus-- and he has no rivals. When we start trusting him and stop trying to be him, we can say with Paul, "For freedom Christ has set us free" (Gal. 5:1)."--Back cover.