Captivated - Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection

In Captivated, Thabiti Anyabwile bids us behold 'The Mystery Of Jesus' Death And Resurrection'. \\r\\nOriginally five sermons, the chapters consider: Jesus' prayer in the garden of Gethsemane; his crucifixion travail; his death; the empty grave; and the road to Emmaus. \\r\\nThough the passages of Scripture selected were familiar, and the narrative situations described in them find expression year after year around Easter time, I found Anyabwile's treatments fresh, thoughtful and pastoral. The book is concerned with both conveying truth while also emphasising that Jesus' death and resurrection is not simply a situation to be known, but an event which invites belief and trust. Given the richness and depth of the biblical materials, outside illustrations are used sensitively and to constructive effect. \\r\\nCaptivated is an engaging and insightful guide through the Easter narrative. Those who may not know the detail of the events of Good Friday and Easter Sunday will benefit from straightforward explanation of concepts that develop an understanding beyond the 'what' into the 'why' of Jesus experience. For those who have already studied these texts, a wide range of further biblical references seeks to grow a deeper biblical theological context of the place Good Friday and Easter Sunday hold in God's redemptive purpose. Study questions provide scope for further exploration of the content or starters for group discussion. \\r\\nInquirers, devotional readers, students and pastors…