The Glory of the Cross: Reflections for Lent from the Gospel of John - Softcover

Tim Chester

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1784982563 ISBN 13: 9781784982560

Publisher: The Good Book Company, 2018

Synopsis

In many ways, Easter is supposed to be the high-point of the year for Christians, where we remember the three days that changed history for ever. But for many of us, the day quickly comes and goes without us really feeling any different. Yet for centuries Christians around the world have marked the season of Lentthe forty days leading up to Easteras a way of reflecting on their need for forgiveness and anticipating Christ's work on the cross. These daily readings present deep theology in a concise and understandable way, allowing you to soak up the real meaning of Christ's death and resurrection. Each week, you'll read through one or two chapters of John's Gospel. The Sunday reading provides an introduction to the passage as a whole, while the rest of the week's reflections work through it in smaller sections. A carefully selected prayerdrawn from the rich work of writers throughout church historyis included each day. So this Lent, prepare your heart with 47 days of short and st

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About the Author

Tim Chester is Lecturer in Historical Theology and Spiritual Formation for Crosslands Training and has written over 40 books. He has a PhD in theology and PgDip in history along with 25 years' experience of pastoral ministry. He is married with two grown-up daughters and lives in rural Derbyshire, where he is part of a church plant.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Good Book Company
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1784982563
• ISBN 13: 9781784982560
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Number of pages: 160