Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

Nancy Guthrie  

Experiencing the Passion and Power of Easter.  Crossway, 2009.  Wheaton, IL—Editor Nancy Guthrie encourages readers to move beyond simply inspirational thoughts of the Lenten season that so often prevail in the well-intended rush from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross intends to focus thoughts and prepare hearts to enter into the suffering and victory of Jesus on the cross and through the resurrection.

Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross is an anthology of Lenten readings collected from the works and sermons of 25 trusted teachers. This collection draws from classic theologians such as Luther, Augustine, and Edwards and from leading contemporary communicators such as John Piper, Tim Keller, and J.I. Packer to help readers enter into the wonder of Jesus’ sacrifice and the power of his resurrection.

Guthrie integrates the best pieces by authors and pastors who hold a high view of Scripture and who expound on aspects of the Easter story using appropriate passages. Through this compilation, Guthrie aims to provide a collection of solid Scripture readings that will challenge the mind, shape the theology, and change the heart in hopes that readers may linger at the cross during the Lenten season and stay near it throughout the year. Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross is sure to awaken your heart to a rich and profound experience of the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus Christ every year.

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