Meeting the Risen Lord Summary and Analysis

Rees must face a fear like no other when he becomes afflicted with typhoid fever. While Rees fears death, Rees is determined to have a real relationship with Christ and devotes his life daily to this quest. Rees ultimately returns to his cousin Evan hoping to learn the way to eternal life. However, no matter what Evan says, the message is not clear to Rees. God sends Rees away to try and find another way for Rees to comprehend his message.

In Connellsville, Pennsylvania, Rees hears a converted Jew, Maurice Reuben, speak. Maurice shares his conversion story, where on the journey to salvation Maurice faces great pain and loss. Through all his trials, Maurice remains strong in spirit and lives the way of the Lord. The Lord reveals to Rees that Maurice is the proof...