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Review Summary: What did you do Saturday? |
Date: 2008-10-06 |
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Details: As usual, Lucado sneaks up on the reader with simple observations that hit deep and shine fresh light on old scriptures.
One thing that provoked a discussion in our house is that there is no chapter or section for Saturday the day after the crucifixion. We joked that nothing happened that day. However, the study guide at the end of the book points to Ephesians 4:8-10:
"When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives, and He gave gifts to men." (Now this expression, "He ascended," what does it mean except that He also had descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the heavens, so that He might fill all things.) [NASB]
So that's what He was doing on Saturday. No wonder the angels, no longer silent, are so awestruck and vocal in worship in John's Revelation that ends the Bible, because they must have seen Jesus come back with His captive army! |
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Review Summary: Absolutely Outstanding! |
Date: 2007-01-26 |
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Details: In this world there are some who it appears the Lord places His hand upon and gives them insight into events that are the very foundation of our Christian beliefs.Their words become more than words on paper; they become life within you. You will bath in this experience in this wonderful book by author Max Lucado, "And the Angels Were Silent." Taking us through the final week of Jesus we are given insight into the pure love of our Savior. He brings to light the struggle in the garden that Jesus faced and when you are finished reading this you know even Jesus had a choice, but He chose to give His life for me and for you. I believe one of the most profound phrases in this book is the following and I quote page 155, "For it was in the garden that He made his decision.He would rather go to hell for you than go to Heaven without you. What a reality His sacrifice of love becomes. Who could understand such a love? This one statement will be inscribed on my heart forever.
In my eyes this book is wonderful for anyone who truly loves Jesus and wants a better understanding of his final days and His heart for mankind. If you ever doubted His love for you once you read this book you will never doubt it again. A true book of passion, touching, absorbing and absolutely a must read for every one who calls Jesus their Savior and Lord. Highly recommended!
Shirley Johnson
Senior Reviewer
MidWest Book Review |
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Review Summary: The angels always seem to be silent. |
Date: 2004-08-30 |
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Details: Hey,
This review is not really a review. I just wanted to add a note about MAX LUCADO. I have read a few of his books and they all seem to in line with the scriptures. So, if your looking for an elevated knowledge of the scriptures, try his books.
That's all,
Calvin |
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Review Summary: Awesome Book. Awesome God! |
Date: 2003-10-18 |
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Details: This book has give me more insight of God, that has never came across my mind before, eventough I born as a Christian. It gave me much more deeper understanding of Jesus. As my saviour, I feel very close to HIM - knowing that He had felt what I feel, understood every situations that I'd been through. And had made me loved HIM even more. |
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Review Summary: Laying Out the Plan For Your Future |
Date: 2003-07-02 |
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Details: Max Lucado brings out the beauty and everlasting Grace of God's Love for us giving His Son, Jesus Christ for humanity. On the final week of Jesus' life everything was set in place. If you had a short time left here on earth, and the end was near. What would you do? Would you set the most important matters into priority? If you knew what Jesus did, then remember these final days of His Life. He turned it over to the higher authority to sacrifice His own life so that you could Live-Eternally.
According to Matt. 20:28, the Son of Man did not come to be served. He came to serve others and to give His Life as a ransom for many people. Jesus set down the most important matters to be done before He went to the Cross. Those were His priorities. All the courage He set out to fulfill His purpose with passion and power-and you were included. Jesus seized the opportunity to save you the trouble of all life's trials. All we have to do is have the faith that He done it. God will do what it takes to bring His children home. He set you free of yesterday's guilt, fears, tomorrow's grave. The greatest miracle that God performed was the beauty of the Cross. The story continues to what God did to win your heart in Lucado's 'He Chose the Nails.'
(Every chapter is supported by study guides and scripture notes for indepth study.) Lucado never fails to teach us all the gifts that God has waiting for us to treasure. God's blessed him richly with the gift of teaching. May he continue on the journey. GOD BLESS!
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