To the Cross: Proclaiming the Gospel from the Upper Room to Calvary

by Christopher J. H. Wright

Publisher:

IVP

, 2017

Overview

With the expertise of a veteran biblical scholar and the wisdom of a seasoned pastor, Christopher Wright skillfully guides us on Jesus’ journey from the Last Supper to the cross. Through the lens of the Old Testament, Wright navigates the Gospel accounts of events that include the meal in the upper room, Peter’s denials, the taunts and jeers of soldiers and bystanders, and the anguish of crucifixion, inviting us to meditate on their significance for us.

Jesus’ death on the cross offers us the forgiveness that Jesus prayed for, and through his resurrection we can know redemption. This is good news!

Adapted from sermons Wright preached at All Souls Church in London, these chapters are perfect for personal study and reflection. The book includes an appendix for pastors preparing to teach and preach on these passages, offering insight on sermon preparation as well as helpful commentary.

Key Features

• Examines the events between the Last Supper and the cross
• Uses the Old Testament as a guide through the timeline
• Includes resources to help pastors adapt the lessons into sermons

Contents

• The Last Supper | Matthew 26:17–30
• Peter’s Denial | Matthew 26:69–75
• Insults and Paradise | Luke 23:26–43
• From Darkness to Light | Mark 15:33–39
• It Is Finished | John 19:28–37
• Appendix | Preparing to Proclaim

Praise for the Print Edition

Originally delivered at All Souls Church in London by Christopher J.H. Wright, these sermons on Jesus’ journey to the cross are narrative and deeply theological. Wright brings keen pastoral insight to a traditional view of atonement.

—Christian Century, March 1, 2017

Wright ably and movingly draws readers to the foot of the cross to see what others there saw, but also fully develops its significance for believers, the church, and history. . . . Highly recommended.

—Gerald Wisz, Christian Market, March 2017

Product Details

• Title: To the Cross: Proclaiming the Gospel from the Upper Room to Calvary
• Author: Christopher J. H. Wright
• Publisher: IVP
• Print Publication Date: 2017
• Logos Release Date: 2019
• Pages: 136
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital > Logos Edition
• Subjects: Jesus Christ > Passion; Passion narratives (Gospels) > Criticism, interpretation, etc
• ISBNs: 9780830891344, 9780830844999
• Resource ID: LLS:TOTHECROSS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2019-10-03T23:27:57Z

Benefits of Logos Edition

In the Logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you’re looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.

About Christopher J.H. Wright

Christopher J.H. Wright (PhD, Cambridge) is international ministries director of the Langham Partnership, providing literature, scholarships, and preaching training for pastors in Majority World churches and seminaries. He has written many books including commentaries on Deuteronomy, Jeremiah, Lamentations, and Ezekiel, The Mission of God, Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit, Old Testament Ethics for the People of God, and Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament. An ordained priest in the Church of England, Chris spent five years teaching the Old Testament at Union Biblical Seminary in India, and thirteen years as academic dean and then principal of All Nations Christian College, an international training center for cross-cultural mission in England. He was chair of the Lausanne Theology Working Group from 2005-2011 and the chief architect of The Cape Town Commitment from the Third Lausanne Congress, 2010.

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Key Features

• Examines the events between the Last Supper and the cross
• Uses the Old Testament as a guide through the timeline
• Includes resources to help pastors adapt the lessons into sermons

Contents

• The Last Supper | Matthew 26:17–30
• Peter’s Denial | Matthew 26:69–75
• Insults and Paradise | Luke 23:26–43
• From Darkness to Light | Mark 15:33–39
• It Is Finished | John 19:28–37
• Appendix | Preparing to Proclaim

Praise for the Print Edition

Originally delivered at All Souls Church in London by Christopher J.H. Wright, these sermons on Jesus’ journey to the cross are narrative and deeply theological. Wright brings keen pastoral insight to a traditional view of atonement.

—Christian Century, March 1, 2017

Wright ably and movingly draws readers to the foot of the cross to see what others there saw, but also fully develops its significance for believers, the church, and history. . . . Highly recommended.

—Gerald Wisz, Christian Market, March 2017

Product Details

• Title: To the Cross: Proclaiming the Gospel from the Upper Room to Calvary
• Author: Christopher J. H. Wright
• Publisher: IVP
• Print Publication Date: 2017
• Logos Release Date: 2019
• Pages: 136
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital > Logos Edition
• Subjects: Jesus Christ > Passion; Passion narratives (Gospels) > Criticism, interpretation, etc
• ISBNs: 9780830891344, 9780830844999
• Resource ID: LLS:TOTHECROSS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2019-10-03T23:27:57Z

Benefits of Logos Edition

In the Logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you’re looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.

About Christopher J.H. Wright

Christopher J.H. Wright (PhD, Cambridge) is international ministries director of the Langham Partnership, providing literature, scholarships, and preaching training for pastors in Majority World churches and seminaries. He has written many books including commentaries on Deuteronomy, Jeremiah, Lamentations, and Ezekiel, The Mission of God, Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit, Old Testament Ethics for the People of God, and Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament. An ordained priest in the Church of England, Chris spent five years teaching the Old Testament at Union Biblical Seminary in India, and thirteen years as academic dean and then principal of All Nations Christian College, an international training center for cross-cultural mission in England. He was chair of the Lausanne Theology Working Group from 2005-2011 and the chief architect of The Cape Town Commitment from the Third Lausanne Congress, 2010.

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