No Wonder They Call Him the Savior

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Summary: What Really Matters?
Review: "Any serious study of the Christian claim is, at its essence, a study of the cross. To accept or reject Christ without careful examination of Calvary is like deciding on a car without looking at the engine."

As "pain pervades the dusty planet," we can at times wonder how our suffering can better us as human beings. We feel alone roaming down here while God seems far above, safe in his heavenly paradise.

This is where Jesus Christ appears. In his suffering, we can see God at his most human. When the consistency of life IS inconsistency, there is someone who understands.

Jesus died for people instead of taking revenge. He didn't retaliate even when he was facing death. He takes our sin on his shoulders and becomes the "death slayer."

Max Lucado is really writing to people who have broken hearts and who can find a lonely person simply by looking in the mirror. The land of promise is for those who endure the pain and suffering and are reborn.

I loved the story he tells about the puppy and how he explains guilt and forgiveness. He brings a human element to spiritual concepts. He also explains how we can't get rid of guilt ourselves, we really do need a savior.

A beautiful look at Christ, the Cross and why we need God.

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Summary: This One
Review: Buy this one. This is Lucado's best. "He Still Moves Stones" is Lucado's second best.

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Summary: An Interesting, Though not Piercing Read
Review: Depth? You probably won't find it here. Lucado does not specialize in depth in his books. But that doesn't entirely diminish the value of this work. Most of what you'll find in this book is a treat for the imagination, a vibrant examination of what is one of the two most important days in history. Lucado does an amazing job of bringing to life the people and the events that surrounded the cross of Christ, and you may find yourself struck by a new perspective, a new realization, a fresh view of what you've known for years. If you're seeking a book to pore over, to dissect and study and drain every word for every last drop of value, this is the wrong book and the wrong author. But if you're looking for a simple read for a few nights by the fire that still stirs the heart, No Wonder They Call Him the Savior is likely an excellent choice.

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Summary: great devotional material
Review: I read this book straight through and enjoyed it, but I think it would be more effective if read as a devotional. Lucado has moving insight into Christ's passion and the story of the crucifixion. He shares vivid tales from his ministry and personal life in examining a range of angles to probe into the real meaning and significance of this story. Some part of this book if not the book overall will make an impact, bringing fresh awareness and appreciation of what Christ's sacrifice means for the believer.

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Summary: No Wonder Such A Wonderful Book
Review: Is it ever a wonder that Max Lucado is truly anointed by the Lord to touch your heart? In 'No Wonder They Call Him the Savior: Chronicles from the Cross', Lucado gets to the heart of the matter. Even to his Irish friend, Ian who had been there and done that. Tired of religion and theology. When everything else seems empty. What really mattered? He wanted treasure. The answer: The Cross.

As it is written, from Paul in I Corithians, chapter 15.

For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures....

From the Cross comes Words spoken in the Lord's final acts. The words come from Luke, chapter 23. He spoke to all of us through time. He saw each one of us. From His suffering, His pain and His shame to our sickness, our sin and our doubt. His cry, "Father, forgive them." [Luke 23:34] was enough. To all the Bernhard Goetz's who lash out in anger for injustice. There is justice. To the criminal who died on the Cross next to the Savior there is hope. For those finding a way out there is pardon and forgiveness. To the solider or missionary who leaves loved ones behind. For Love is built NOT on passion and romance but on mission and sacrifice. That eternity is closer than any Good-bye, but in reality 'see you soon.' To all the Judith Bucknell's who cry in loneliness. He reached out from the Cross to your lonely heart. It was Jesus in his hour of abandonment, 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' [Matthew 27:46]. When no one else loves you. He is going to love you. He always has. He was fulfilling prophecy. When you're tired and thrist. He knows that, too. God became flesh and dwelt with us to know everything we have ever done with compassion He carried it with Him to the Cross.

The witnesses who were there and saw the miracle of salvation. Even those who ran away. There was a great price paid. He sacrified His life. We all know what had happened that day. The message is in our tears. No education, maturity or religion can separate us from His passion. From the Cross' wisdom comes the open arms of undying Love and a place to come home to. Only that wisdom lies NOT as men sees it, but in Faith in the Power of God. The evidence in an empty tomb. So what does really matter to you? I'd say a living God in the flesh, making the most important decision in your life, to spread the news 'in an information age, NOT regeneration.' In Jesus' words, 'Will you tell them?' 'Will you tell them I came back and that I'm coming back again.' Will you?

NOTE: Contains a Study Guide at the end for each chapter for further study plus added notes. To Max, May God continually Bless you as you Bless us with your gift. In the Love of Jesus.

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Summary: A Powerful Drama, a Beautiful Life, a Glorious Hope Provided
Review: Jesus Christ is indeed the Son of God, He is and shall always be the only way to the Lord. Buddha cannot help you, the New Age "Goddess" or "God within" cannot help you. Only through the realization that you are (and I am) a sinner, and that you/I need Jesus to set us free, can there be a true road to salvation.

Yet it is more than just that. The story of the people, Peter, Judas, John the Beloved One; the story of the places, the crosses on the hill, the upper room, the field of blood (where Judas committed suicide)...those are many people and many places we in our own lives face...

We also face the hardship of loneliness...like Jesus in the Garden...we also face the hardship of having to continue on with our work...hoping to say "it is finished" like Jesus spoke loud and proud on the Cross...through this wonderful spiritual book on the truth of our Savior...let us follow Jesus Christ, take up our crosses and follow our Lord...let His every day examples (shown in this book) be a reminder that He is indeed the great and loving Shepherd to us...

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Summary: ENLIGHTENING
Review: Max Lucado does it again and I'm not surprised.
No wonder they called him the Saviour invites the reader to look at the happenings and the circumstances which surrounded our Saviour on the night that he was crucified. With an indepth look at the cross, we see how much human Jesus was.....flesh and bones like you and me with the ability to feel the pain of the blows inflicted upon him. And being of human flesh, he still held compassion for those who pained him and scorned him, especially for one of the thieves next to him whom he promised paradise. And he was in human flesh again when he looked upon his diciple John, whose eyes fell in line with the Saviour's feet, and asked him to please take care of his mother. And again in human flesh he suffered thirst and then finally gave his spirit up to his Heavenly Father.

This book empathises that Jesus was very much in the human form when he died on Calvary and that we should not forget.
The witnesses at the cross are all drawn into the story along with those who fled from the scene. The serious feeling of having let the Saviour down was so strongly felt by his disciples, but when they gathered for comfort in the room where the Last Supper was served, there was a distinct feeling of deja vu. Can you imagine how their hearts almost flew out of their skins when they saw their beloved Saviour standing before them?

This is just a taste of what Mr Lucado's book is about this time around, but you can get the story by ordering now. You'll love it.

Nutface
October 18th, 2001

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Summary: Jesus made real and personal
Review: Max Lucado has done a marvelous thing by blessing humanity with his portrayal of the Cross of Jesus Christ. In his own unique style of writing, the author takes you on a vivid journey of discovery as you see the Cross, and the characters who "surround" it, from a new light. Max Lucado has such a powerful ability to express himself in words. Tears filled my eyes as I was touched, transformed, and impacted by my Saviour through this book. You will be truly blessed!

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Summary: I'm speechless
Review: What an awesome work of art. The telling of Christs life and the comparison to our lives today was riviting. This is a book that won't stay on your shelf long because you'll want to lend it out to all of your friends, Christian or otherwise.