A Gathering of Lions and Lambs: Book 1 of The Lions and Lambs Saga

The Lion, the Lamb, the Hunted

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As they were going along the road, they came to some water. What can keep me from being baptized? He and Philip stepped into the water, and Philip baptized him. When they had stepped out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away. Philip found himself in the city of Azotus.

He traveled through all the cities and spread the Good News until he came to the city of Caesarea. The idea of trying to follow Jesus Christ as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah is a horrible corruption of the scriptures. Please do not fall into that trap, it leads to confusion and every evil work James 3: Jesus Christ has fought the battle, he has won the victory, he has given us peace.

Now, we can walk in his peace. When the other ten apostles heard about this, they were irritated with the two brothers. Whoever wants to become great among you will be your servant. Whoever wants to be most important among you will be your slave. He came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many people. Have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Although he was in the form of God and equal with God, he did not take advantage of this equality. Instead, he emptied himself by taking on the form of a servant, by becoming like other humans, by having a human appearance. He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, death on a cross.

This is why God has given him an exceptional honor- the name honored above all other names- so that at the name of Jesus everyone in heaven, on earth, and in the world below will kneel and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. So those of us who have a strong [faith] must be patient with the weaknesses of those whose [faith] is not so strong. We must not think only of ourselves. We should all be concerned about our neighbor and the good things that will build his faith. Christ did not think only of himself. May God, who gives you this endurance and encouragement, allow you to live in harmony with each other by following the example of Christ Jesus.

I appeal to your spiritual leaders. Be shepherds over the flock God has entrusted to you. Watch over it as God does: Then, when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Young people, in a similar way, place yourselves under the authority of spiritual leaders.

Furthermore, all of you must serve each other with humility, because God opposes the arrogant but favors the humble. Turn all your anxiety over to God because he cares for you. Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to devour. Be firm in the faith and resist him, knowing that other believers throughout the world are going through the same kind of suffering.

Power belongs to him forever. Thanks for taking the time to comment. This is an amazing account. We trust God to do the explaining 1 Cor 2: I believe this is especially true when we try to characterize God because his ways are higher than our ways his thoughts are higher than our thoughts Isa He will return as the avenging judge and warrior stained in blood. This is different from the word picture in Genesis 49 of the lion enjoying the satisfaction of his power and success. I agree with you, the most important point is that Jesus Christ is the avenging judge.

Vengeance is his Deut So, we are not to take these matters into our own hands. It is a dangerous false doctrine approaching the seriousness of the Judaizers in Galatians to teach that Christians are supposed to be aggressive and warlike with each other or unbelievers, here and now on the Earth. It was the Only way to have people to Believe. Have you seen Jesus Christ Superstar? Jesus portrayal in this movie showed how Jesus retaliated temprorarily to paganistic idolatry from the Roman to the Pharisee. First he had to be baptised so people knew he had to live with the realm of knowledge from the prophets.

You must be cautious of Any book after the Gospels. We know that the Paul was before Saul. The Acts and most letters from Paul seem like he is exploiting Jesus for credability. For most people in the Bible starting from Exodus was even said that Moses wrote that book himself.

That is the true power of God. Not just short letters on criticizing people. The reason I would be cautious about Saul of Tarsus is because during the Old Testament times there was also a Saul in the book of Kings, that was chosen by God but decides to rebuke God, Just like Satan is known for. When you mentioned that Jesus was the lion of Judah you were right. In Revelation Jesus and the lamb with 7 eyes were different. Jesus died who was royal as a Lion was diminished to a fate of a sheep is the reason to acknowledge him as The Lion.

The number 7 represents truth. Thats why the 7 angels opening the 7 seals that were disasterous and proved to be about war. The 7 eyed lamb did not do anything right. The angels that opened the seals noticed that the 7 eyed Lamb was the Beast with the mark on his head. The lamb was the anti christ. You must be cautious. That is in the very beginning of Revelation is to take out any scripture from there or add on to it is a great sin.

Fyi Jesus Christ has the same initials as Julius Ceasar. Skip to content Many amateur Bible students and cult-like groups have seized on the title of Jesus Christ as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah to justify their angry, aggressive, warlike doctrine and behavior. Dogged researcher that he is, he can't leave the 2. Dogged researcher that he is, he can't leave the mystery alone and goes off investigating, hitting brick walls and uncovering more and more mysteries about his mother and her involvement in the case.

I found the backstory of Patrick's abuse often more intriguing than the main plot line, which is perhaps why this book just didn't grip me all that much. This wasn't a bad story by any means, but there are better writers of this ilk out there. Why did I not read this sooner!!!?? WOW what a very suspenseful ride this was! It was action packed from the first chapter!

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I loved every minute of reading this book. I do have to admit that I did catch on the some of the ending while reading the book, however there was a twist that I was not expecting! The only complaint that I have is that it was so good I felt the action that happened at the end could have lasted longer! I was disappointed that the build-up throughout the whole book, should h Why did I not read this sooner!!!??

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I was disappointed that the build-up throughout the whole book, should have been reason enough to have made the climax of the whole story a few chapters longer. I loved the Texas setting the deserted towns and the characters. The first Sherriff that Patrick spoke too was a smart ass but was very funny with his smart remarks. Jean was very creepy when she was at the Psych Ward. Her behavioral towards the end of her life was indeed very disturbing and it spooked me out! I must say I loved the gore in the crimes that were described.

Maybe my mind is just twisted like that….. I hope they are all as suspenseful as this! Dec 28, delane rated it it was amazing. I had the amazing thrill of not only reading Andrew's first book, "While the Savage Sleeps", but to also get the the chance to talk to him often through GR. I looked forward to this new book This isn't just a good book folks Drew has a way of making you feel the pain he so deviously puts his character characters through.

And the shocking end! As a rule I'm p I had the amazing thrill of not only reading Andrew's first book, "While the Savage Sleeps", but to also get the the chance to talk to him often through GR. As a rule I'm pretty good and figuring out 'who done it' and even though I may have had a sniggle of an idea about what was going on I was sooooooo wrong! Ya won't figure this out! Andrew is an amazing story teller! If his mojo keeps rolling, the next book Drew writes will be so good I won't be able to stand for it to end I can't hoot nearly loud enough You won't regret it and more likely than not you will be joining me in the realization that Andrew E.

Kaufman sits pretty high up on their list of favorite authors. Feb 12, Christina Ensconced in Lit rated it really liked it Shelves: I received this book from Librarything in exchange for an honest review. I have a backlog of books that I have to read and review and really was just trying to skim the first few pages of several books to see what I was in for.

I started this novel and after about two pages, I was hooked. It is dark, many times frightening, crisply written and fast paced. I enjoyed getting to know the narrator, the other reporter that he meets, and the unveiling of his past at the same time as the mystery was unf I received this book from Librarything in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed getting to know the narrator, the other reporter that he meets, and the unveiling of his past at the same time as the mystery was unfolding. Well written and the pace never lets up. The reason I'm giving this book 4 stars instead of 5 is because after the mystery is introduced in the first two chapters, I knew the answer to the mystery. However, that didn't stop me from reading the rest of it! A must read for those who enjoy psychological thrillers! Apr 11, Trish R.

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The thing to do, I guess, is read first person books written by men. This was about Patrick, a crime reporter, who was looking into a 30 year kidnapping and murder. There were quite a few people in this book and they were all pretty interesting so that made the book worth continuing with.

AND the last sentence of chapter 52 was an absolute shock! It was worth the little bit that bothered me. My mouth fell open! I never could have imagined that happening. All I can suggest to the author is to give your characters some kind of face and body.

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It helps us to imagine everything about them. BTW… One reviewer said this was a cliffhanger. It was in no-way no-how such a thing. As to the narration: Luke Daniels did an awesome job on the narration, especially for it being a audio. He really was outstanding. Oct 19, Jennifer rated it liked it Shelves: Patrick Bannister is a crime reporter with a tragic past.

His mother was extremely abusive and he grew up not knowing love. When she dies, he finds a strange letter and necklace that leads him to believe that she was involved in a murder of some kind. His reporter nature kicks in as he follows the leads to a tiny Texas town where the only newsworthy thing to happen in decades was the kidnapping and death of a 3 year old boy. Patrick begins to interview the people involved and learns of a second Patrick Bannister is a crime reporter with a tragic past. Patrick begins to interview the people involved and learns of a second possible victim.

As he tries to piece together the clues in his investigation, it becomes clear that he has gone from the hunter to the hunted. I listened to this one on audio, and it took me a while to get into it but once I did it was pretty good.

The Lion and the Lamb

While I did have some suspicions about the outcome, I didn't see the connections between the characters until the end. Feb 15, Terry Crawford Palardy rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: There are horror stories filled with blood and gore, fantastical creatures and dismal endings, but inevitable "risen from the dead" sequels. And then there are mysteries with an element of horrific behavior best left to the reader's imagination. Subtle in the telling of emotional abuse, the nuances of which are difficult to describe and more difficult to rationalize, Kaufman skillfully builds a q There are horror stories filled with blood and gore, fantastical creatures and dismal endings, but inevitable "risen from the dead" sequels.

Subtle in the telling of emotional abuse, the nuances of which are difficult to describe and more difficult to rationalize, Kaufman skillfully builds a quiet understanding with the reader: It is one that is made more clear in a series of flashbacks carefully written as haunting dreams. Patrick has a medical issue that is disclosed through one of these dream sequences One is genetic, and unavoidable. The other is behavioral, and cruel in its origin. The settings of the story range between the states of Georgia and Texas, well-described without needless description, a careful balancing act that Kaufman has done well.

Subordinate characters are sometimes main characters in the dreams, and the reader comes to know them through their actions rather than through lengthy details. All of this adds to the quick pace of the story, which closes with a scene that would satisfy both the enthusiastic horror reader and the more skittish mystery reader who might close eyes during a movie's horror scenes.

There were portions of the story that made me wipe tears away, and others that made me sit up in indignation at what people can do to each other. This story invites the reader into the mind of a grown man who is struggling with untold childhood events, invoking this reader's empathy for the character and appreciation of the author's storytelling skill.

Within the genre of horror and mystery, famed author Stephen King's books have a following due to name recognition more than to continued quality. I enjoyed King's early work. But I would not put King and Kaufman in the same genre. Kaufman's books, too, will gather momentum and more respect in time, due to his subtle style and his avoidance of gratuitous, graphic gore.

The best horror writers allow a role to the reader in creating the scenes implied Edgar Allen Poe, long considered one of the greatest horror writers, never had to resort to exposing the beating heart buried deep in the floor Kaufman has the same skill. Definitely, a Five Star read! Dec 06, Vicki rated it it was amazing. As another reviewer said, I really wasn't sure what Mr.

Kaufman would come up with as an act capable of following While the Savage Sleeps. Boy, did he EVER!!!

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What an awesome thriller!! I've been waiting for its release for the last 2 months and it was worth every minute of the wait. The characters are so believable, the plot sucks you in from the first page and then holds you there, continually increasing both the pressure and the pace until the riveting end. Five stars isn't enough As another reviewer said, I really wasn't sure what Mr. Five stars isn't enough but I'm afraid it will have to do. And he even knows how to spell y'all correctly, something a lot of real Texans can't do.

Dec 16, Linda Pendleton rated it it was amazing. I loved Andrew E. An excellent, suspenseful story that I found difficult to put down! I loved the first-person narrative and it worked so well with his protagonist reporter, Patrick Bannister. An enjoyable, great read.

Andrew will again hit the best-seller lists I loved Andrew E. Apr 15, Patty rated it it was amazing Shelves: I read this in two sittings. It moves along very quickly and kept me entertained throughout the entire book. It is a mystery about what happened to a boy that was kidnapped years ago whose body was never found. However, a man was executed for kidnapping and murdering the child. It is also about the man looking into the mystery of this missing child, and his life of hardship with having a mother who not only never gave a damn but emotionally and physically mistreated him.

In many ways it is a sad I read this in two sittings. In many ways it is a sad story of never being loved and always feeling alone.

Aug 13, Bex Kula Hildrew rated it did not like it. Why did I read this? Mar 24, Jo Anne B rated it liked it. How come you can't. You won't get caught. Nobody even notices you. It is like you're invisible. When he returns to his childhood home he says "it seemed as if nothing here was meant to survive. Odd though how distance doesn't always separate us from the bad memories and as "Love me.

Odd though how distance doesn't always separate us from the bad memories and associations as much as we'd like. I liked the main character Patrick and felt bad for him having had a terrible mother and childhood. That left him unable to trust people so he lived a lonely, boring life. But he grew up to be a functional, successful reporter for a national magazine and he wrote about crime stories. This time he was in one. There was only one symbolic piece in the book. The author had a clever way of portraying the abuse of Patrick's dead mom.

At the beginning of the chapters that featured flash backs of his mom, there was a piece of paper with one word Patrick wrote on it compulsively in response to whatever abuse his mother inflicted upon him in that chapter. Some of these included: Patrick had developed OCD in response to his mother's abuse and had to write things out many, many times. Each of the titles of these flash back chapters was an abusive statement his mother spoke to him Some of these included: The story progressed nicely and there was a lot of action.

It added to the suspense of the story. It seemed to end rather quickly though and I was shocked that it was over so fast.

The answers were spelled out too easily and quickly after all that suspense. It was a disappointing end because of this and seemed like it could have resolved itself in a more satisfying way letting the reader fill in the pieces. But that is what always leaves me disappointed with mystery, thrillers. They are not written with any deep meaning.

Afterwards I feel like I haven't gained anything from the story other than a few good hours of reading. I won't think about this afterward at all. This wasn't particularly memorable especially with how predictable it was. It was just a good afternoon read. Too bad I still feel like I missed reading something more meaningful and insightful.

Apr 29, Mel rated it really liked it Shelves: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Now that I've finished the book, I can finish my "review. I'm giving this four stars out of five for the simple fact that I tore through it: I wanted to know what happened next and read more of Patrick's back-story. There's something a little misleading in the book that made me reject the early notion that Patrick was Nathan. Patrick mentions something about writing professionally for 20 years, so I figured he couldn't be Nathan since I doubted that he was writ Part 2: Patrick mentions something about writing professionally for 20 years, so I figured he couldn't be Nathan since I doubted that he was writing professionally at thirteen.

Such a switch was also too Mary Higgins Clark and an overused plot device.

That's the only reason it didn't get 5 stars. The descriptions of abuse and gaslighting were tough to read, but were well done, based on discussions I've had with people who had batshit crazy parents although not as crazy as Camilla. I also liked that there was a female partner who didn't become a love interest. The description of this book either on Amazon or Pixel of Ink, where I found it really made it sound like the reader was going to have to endure the story of a kidnapping and murder of a child, then jump 30 years forward to present day to meet the actual main character.

The rest of the description was intriguing: Patrick finds evidence that his recently deceased mother was very likely involved in the child's death or was the killer herself. However, I really didn't want to read that first part - I don't have kids, but have had kids in my life that I loved very much, so reading about such things is something I avoid when I can.

Instead of buying the book, I found that I had a chance to borrow it via Amazon Prime, so I took advantage of that opportunity. I don't think this is a spoiler, but I"m hiding it just in case. The book starts out with the funeral of Patrick's mother, and there are flashbacks of his life with this evil bitch scattered throughout. Patrick is an investigative reporter, exactly the wrong kind of person you want to find evidence of a past crime. I'm so relieved that there wasn't an introduction with the kidnapping - it will probably be covered later in the book, but it didn't start on that note, making it a much more enjoyable read.

View all 3 comments. May 18, Cassandra Heaton rated it really liked it. Ok, so it was a little predictable, I figured out the "surprise ending" in the beginning, but it was entertaining enough for me to read through the whole book just to see if I was right. I think the characters are what made the difference for me.

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I found the main character to be a very well developed, likeable and realistic character. The fact that he has obsessive-compulsive disorder, for example, made him feel real. I was rooting for him the whole time. Same thing with his female companion, though the bad guys were notably less developed and one-dimensional. There was also something that bothered me about the interaction between the "hunters" and the "hunted" in this book.

In one scene in particular, I just kept thinking of that brilliant line in the Austin Powers movie: Scott, I want you to meet daddy's nemesis, Austin Powers Scott: Are you feeding him? Why don't you just kill him? I have an even better idea. I'm going to place him in an easily escapable situation involving an overly elaborate and exotic death.

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