The Glory of the Cross

Simon Manchester

I would want a good supply of these Lenten readings to be on our bookstall right through the year. So often books of readings are cheesy, shallow, frothy and self-centred. These three-page readings however are honouring to Christ, careful with the text, perceptive and edifying. You can give this book to a seeker, new Christian or long-time disciple. Tim Chester takes sections of John’s Gospel and shows us the majesty and mercy of Jesus, giving us a great resource.

Gary Millar

The Glory of the Cross is a brilliant resource. Tim writes beautifully, accessibly and concisely. As well as shedding light on the text of John’s Gospel, he adds a rich diversity of comments and prayers from the full range of Christian history. The chapters are rich enough for anyone to benefit from, but short enough for anyone to manage (a rare balance!). While the idea of 47 readings for “Lent” may not immediately resonate with many of us, this book provides a marvellous way to work through John’s Gospel in the run-up to Easter (or actually, at any time). I hope this book is widely used, for if it is, the benefit to God’s people as we chew over John’s Gospel will be significant.

“Amazing Insights & Challenges”

Wow, I thought I knew what Messiah Jesus endured and achieved for His flock but this is a deep inspiring devotional for Lent to encourage us to surrender all
to Him, our King forever, hallelujah!

“Book to get you thinking”

Have been reading this book during Lent and have found it very helpful. It gives me plenty to think about and I feel is drawing me closer to Jesus.

“The heart of Lent, bringing us to the heart of Easter”

This is a great resource. A number of people at my church are reading this together each day through Lent. I'm finding that it is a very helpful way to prepare for Easter.

“Very helpful devotional book”

Very helpful devotional book for Lent. It was good to spend a length of time considering the finished work of Jesus with studies in John's gospel.

“Really engaging, clear, heart-warming stuff.”

We ordered 20 of these to read for regulars at our church-plant to read through Lent. It was the first time we've done anything like a book of the term or Lent book, but it was just brilliant. People loved how clearly Tim writes and seem to have been really nourished through sticking it out through these forty heart-warming readings.

“God-filled, loving, gentle, truthful, informative,”

This is a seriously good book to take one through the season of Lent, thought-provoking, showing God’s glory and love in every word.